An exceptionally well written, lucid and comprehensive account as to the rise and supremacy of the joint special operations command jsoc on todays battlefields. You tell story after story after story in this book. I didnt put this in the book, but i had one former senior jsoc operator describing to me. Bill mcraven was the head of joint special operations command jsoc during the 2011 raid on osama bin ladens pakistan compound. William harry bill mcraven born november 6, 1955 is a united states navy admiral, and commander, u. Many of them are members of opus dei, hersh continued.
His father, a career air force officer, was stationed at pope air force base, now known as pope field, part of fort bragg. Special operations command ussocom has released his reading list for next year. Apr 26, 2016 the nations former top special operations officer has taken on the leadership of the senate armed services committee in defense of a fellow navy seal retired adm. We saw admiral mcravens partisanship on full display in the aftermath of the bin laden raid when he gushed over barack obama widely regarded as the most cowardly individual to have ever. C before his jsoc command, mcraven had served from june 2006 to march 2008 as commander, special operations command europe. How the pentagons top killers became unaccountable. Mcraven made headlines in august when he wrote an oped condemning president trump saying, revoke my security clearance, too. From 2015 to 2018, he was the chancellor of the university of texas system. Admiral mcraven, a veteran of the covert world who had written a book on american special operations, spent.
Mcraven applied the principles he had outlined in his book spec ops. My life in special operations by admiral william h. He previously served as the commander, joint special operations command jsoc. The aircraft used were two of a kind at a time, but unstable when used in training, one seal team 6 member said, according to the book. Mcraven, a vice admiral who as commander of joint special operations command jsoc had operational control of the mission to get osama bin laden. Spec opscase studies in special operations warfare. The interviews have been recorded over the past 25 years by. Mcravens thesis was titled the theory of special operations republished in 1995 as spec ops. Admiral william mcraven, whose 36year career as a navy seal has been shrouded in secrecy, made a rare appearance in public to deliver the commencement address at the university of texas and revealed his 10 life lessons he learned from his basic seal training. Mcraven and explore their bibliography from s william h. Mcraven has become famous for preparing the elite navy seal team that took out osama bin laden last sunday. A book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can. Readers follow admiral mcravens order to make your bed. Navy retired served with great distinction in the navy.
Mcraven deems the son tay raid the best modern example of a successful spec op which should be considered textbook material for future missions. Mcraven took the podium at the university of texas at austin to deliver the commencement speech for the graduating class of 2014, few. The first officer to graduate from the special operations and limited warfare. His own book is an instructive textbook that will be closely studied by students of the military arts. May 25, 2017 admiral william mcraven ret is the most wellknown and decorated admiral in recent american history. Special operations command, at the universitywide commencement at the university of texas at austin, news. William harry mcraven born november 6, 1955 is a retired united states navy fourstar admiral who last served as the ninth commander of the united states special operations command from august 8, 2011, to august 28, 2014. He is 64 years born on november 6, 1955, in pinehurst, north carolina. A navy seal commander says teach them these 10 things.
William harry mcraven born 6 november 1955 is a retired united states navy admiral who last served as the ninth commander of the united states special operations command from august 8, 2011, to august 28, 2014. The nations former top special operations officer has taken on the leadership of the senate armed services committee in defense of a fellow. Spec ops was published in 1995, when mcraven was commanding a seal team. Admiral william mcraven ret is the most wellknown and decorated admiral in recent american history. Mcraven also literally wrote the book on special ops, a 1995 history of surgical strike teams from the nazi rescue of mussolini in 1943. His own book is an instructive textbook that will be closely studied by students of the. William harry mcraven born november 6, 1955 is a united states navy fourstar admiral who currently serves as ninth commander, u.
Apr 02, 2017 the 125page book, which goes on sale tuesday, spawns from a commencement speech mcraven gave at utaustin three years ago that struck a chord with students and went viral on social media. Mar 24, 2020 william mcraven is an american retired navy admiral. William mcraven bio, age, family, wife, speech, book. Since january 2015, he has served as the chancellor of the university of texas system.
The book is extraordinary and is probably better and more detailed than that which would be produced by the several command historians. He served with great distinction in the navy, first as a seal and then later as the commander of jsoc and as the head of the operation that took down osama bin laden. Joint special operations command us jsoc from 2011 to 2014 and oversaw the bin laden raid, targeted trump in his oped, writing, through your actions, you have embarrassed us in the eyes of our children, humiliated us on the world stage and, worst of all, divided us as a nation. They still explain and illuminate the tasks and missions of special forces, if the reader pays attention to the details and connects all the dots. Admiral william mcraven tells spellbinding sea stories. In his thirtyseven years as a navy seal, he commanded at every level. A video being widely shared on facebook is giving a fresh boost to william h. Mcraven is the mystery man pursued by investigative journalist jeremy scahill in the movie made from scahills book dirty wars. Aug 20, 2018 gold star parents, billy and karen vaughn have issued a scathing response to retired navy admiral, william mcraven, who recently penned a snarky washington post oped, defending former cia director john brennan and insulting president trump for revoking the former directors security clearance.
Mcraven addressed the graduating class of the university of texas, in a video which immediately went viral. Admiral mcraven, a veteran of the covert world who had written a book on american special operations, spent weeks working with the c. Admiral william mcraven, is a veteran leader who served at every level of the seals and who literally wrote the book on special. May 21, 2019 sea stories are the tales that sailors and adventurers love to tell and retell as buddies gather over a bottle or two. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire william mcraven for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events. Bill mcraven is the ninth commander of socom, headquartered at macdill air force base, fla.
Since retiring from the united states navy in 2014, admiral mcraven has. What the media didnt tell you about the retired navy admiral. This book develops a theory of special operations that explains why this. Navy fourstar admiral, leads one of the nations largest and most respected systems of higher education. May 05, 2011 after years in the shadows of clandestine war, vice adm. Mcraven right announced friday that he will step down as chancellor of the university of texas system at the end of the academic year. Nov 21, 20 americas top operator, admiral william h. Feb 11, 2014 7 leadership lessons from the seals commander who got bin laden. Ut chief, bin laden raid architect recounts seal training in book. Gold star parents billy and karen vaughn decided to respond to the oped because they knew that admiral mcraven had politicized the move by the president. William mcraven shares anecdotes from his life and military career.
Mcraven wiki 2020, height, age, net worth 2020, weight, family former united states navy admiral he served as the ninth commander of the united states special operations command august 8. As the chief executive officer of the ut system, chancellor mcraven oversees 14 institutions that educate 221,000 students and employ 20,000 faculty and more than 80,000 health care professionals, researchers and staff. Its intent, he says, is to motivate members of the sof special operations forces community to. Navy seals, a strike with b2 bombers that would obliterate the compound, or a joint raid with pakistani intelligence operatives who would be told about the mission hours before the launch. Now fox news is reporting that last month, just a few days after penning the oped, mcraven left a prominent post with the dib over the incident the dib, on which mcraven served, was created during the obama administration by thendefense secretary ash carter. It is easy to blame your lot in life on some outside force, to stop trying because you believe fate is against you. Special operations command, addresses the audience during the ussocom change of commander ceremony at macdill air force base, fla.
His own book is an instructive textbook that will be closely studied by students of. Admiral william mcraven tells spellbinding sea stories texas. After years in the shadows of clandestine war, vice adm. The family including his two older sisters moved to texas while william was in elementary school and settled in san antonio. Mcraven became chancellor in 2015, after a 37year career as a decorated military leader, including his previous role as a fourstar navy admiral and ninth commander of the united states special operations command. As a fourstar admiral, his final assignment was as commander of all u. After retiring from the navy, he served as the chancellor of. Meanwhile, jsoc carries on with those 2,500 commando raids a year, an average of seven per night. His gold star parents are furious with navy admiral william mcraven who penned a scorching oped in the washington post to president trump after john brennans security clearance was pulled.
Six littleknown stories about secretive joint special. Aug 17, 2018 william mcraven is the retired navy admiral who was commander of the u. William harry mcraven born november 6, 1955 is a retired united states navy fourstar. He previously served, from june 2008 to june 2011, as the 11th commander of joint special operations command jsoc headquartered at fort bragg, n. The common people and the great men and women are all defined. William harry mcraven born november 6, 1955 is a former united states navy admiral who last served as the ninth commander of the united states special operations command from august 8, 2011, to august 28, 2014. Mcraven has become famous for preparing the elite navy seal team that. William mcraven, as well as many within jsoc, are all members of, or at least supporters of, knights of malta. Mcraven wiki 2020, height, age, net worth 2020, weight, family former united states navy admiral he served as the ninth commander of the united states special operations command august 8, 2011 au. Navy seal admiral reveals his biggest fear during the bin.
Mcraven helped to devise the strategy for how to bring down. Case studies in special operations warfare mcraven, william h. William mcraven bio, age, family, wife, speech, book, salary. Admiral william mcravens disgraceful attack on president donald trump has laid bare the former navy seal commanders political sympathies for the democratic party. I thought mcraven,now an admiral seal and in charge of us socom he was. He is married to georgeann brady mcraven and has three children.
In sea stories, missions and mythmaking from a former. A cynics guide to john brennan and william mcraven. Mcraven, a retired fourstar admiral and former navy seal, slammed president trumps characterization of the media as the enemy of the american people, calling that sentiment. What it takes is a podcast of conversations with wellknown people in almost every field. The 125page book, which goes on sale tuesday, spawns from a commencement speech mcraven gave at utaustin three years ago that struck a chord with.
It is easy to think that where you were raised, how your parents treated you, or what school you went to is all that determines your future. Gold star parents rip into admiral who bashed trump over. Mcraven urges graduates to find courage to change the world. William mcraven, former head of special operations command and the man who led the strike against osama bin laden, might have caused a national furor in more. Admiral william mcraven, is a veteran leader who served at every level of the seals and who literally wrote the book. Stanley mcchrystal, who headed jsoc before briefly becoming the top u. He graduated with a bachelors degree in journalism from the university of texas at austin. In his new book, out today, admiral william mcraven shares some good ones. William mcraven is an american retired navy admiral. Mcraven served from june 2008 to june 2011 as the 11th commander of joint special operations command jsoc headquartered at fort bragg, north carolina.
Its intent, he says, is to motivate members of the sof special operations forces community to grow professionally and personally. Mcraven is back with amazing stories of adventure during his career as a navy seal and commander of americas special operations forces. Quite often, books about special forces are heavily based on anecdote and action. In sea stories, missions and mythmaking from a former navy. I just finished reading william mcravens spec ops, case studies in special operations warfare. What the media didnt tell you about the retired navy. Joint special operations command from 2011 to 2014. He previously served from june, 2008 to august 2011 as commander, joint special operations command jsoc and from june 2006 to march 2008 as commander, special operations command europe soceur. William mcraven is the retired navy admiral who was commander of the u. Make your bed, so youll start the day with a consistent accomplishment. Aug 24, 2018 mcraven is the mystery man pursued by investigative journalist jeremy scahill in the movie made from scahills book dirty wars. Admiral mcraven, a veteran of the covert world who had written a book on american special operations, spent weeks working with the cia on the operation, and came up with three options. Most of those within the special operations community would recognize his name from the seminal book, spec ops.
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