Distinguished Guest Dinner - Admiral McRaven

Admiral William H. McRaven

6:00 PM Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM Address followed by dinner

$150 per person (plus service charge and tax)
Seating will be assigned. Guests are welcome. 
Attire: Jacket and tie.

Reservations will be taken beginning October 1 below or by contacting Member Services (760) 423-1512.

Admiral William H. McRaven is a retired U.S. Navy Four-Star admiral and the former Chancellor of the University of Texas System. During his time in the military, he commanded special operations forces at every level, eventually taking charge of the U.S. Special Operations Command. His career included combat during Desert Storm and both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. He commanded the troops that captured Saddam Hussein and rescued Captain Phillips. McRaven is also credited with developing the plan and leading the Osama bin Laden mission in 2011.

As the Chancellor of the UT System, he led one of the nation's largest and most respected systems of higher education. 

McRaven is a recognized national authority on U.S. foreign policy and has advised Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and other U.S. leaders on defense issues. He currently serves on the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the National Football Foundation.

McRaven is also the author of "Make Your Bed", a highly acclaimed account of his personal takeaways from many years serving in the military.