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Admiral William McRaven

Admiral William McRaven is a retired U.S. Navy admiral known for his leadership in special operations, notably the Navy SEAL team that executed the operation to capture Osama bin Laden in 2011. He served as the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and played a crucial role in military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. McRaven is also an author and public speaker, known for his popular commencement speech at the University of Texas, which emphasized life lessons learned through Navy SEAL training. His insights focus on leadership, perseverance, and teamwork.