Texas Lottery Veteran Recognition: William H. McRaven

William H. McRaven, Chancellor of The University of Texas System and retired Navy SEAL, will be honored during the coin toss on Nov. 7.

Bill McRaven delivered the 2014 commencement address at The University of Texas.Back before anybody knew about the Navy SEALs, Bill McRaven knew he wanted to be one. The son of an Air Force colonel, and a competitive miler who walked on to The University of Texas track team, McRaven was attracted to the idea of serving with the small, elite group of maritime warriors.

"I knew I wanted to be challenged, go through some sort of physical challenge," McRaven said. "I like challenge, and that's more of what drove me to the military."

At the conclusion of his 37…