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 front of me," said Pat, whose military career unfolded as a series of assignments of increasing responsibility.