Texas Lottery Veteran Recognition: Patrick D. Hall

Veteran HallThe retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral will be honored when Texas Football hosts Georgia on Oct. 19.

10.18.2024

Patrick D. Hall graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in civil engineering and a motivation to fly. He followed that passion into the U.S. Navy's flight school and was designated as a Naval Aviator in 1983.

Pat retired from the Navy in 2014 not only as a distinguished pilot – he amassed more than 4,000 flight hours in nine different military aircrafts – but also as an engaging and inspiring leader, who in his final command as Rear Admiral had 7,000 people in his charge.

"Every time I would look to leave the service, the Navy would put something interesting in…