Meritorious Service Cross
- Awarded on: October 6, 2014
- Invested on: June 26, 2015
Rank: Admiral
As commander of the United States Special Operations Command from August 2011 to July 2014, Admiral McRaven demonstrated unequivocal support to Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. Through his vision and guidance in framing the Global Special Operations Force Network, he has enabled CANSOFCOM to take a leading role in global special force operations supporting the government of Canada. Admiral McRaven’s commitment to shared bi-national interests greatly improved the global special force network and strengthened strategic military Canadian-American relations.
