Eric T. Olson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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United States Navy admiral
Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1952
Place of Birth: Tacoma, Washington, United States
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Eric T. Olson
- Eric Thor Olson (born January 24, 1952) is a retired United States Navy admiral who last served as the eighth Commander, U.S.
- Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) from July 2, 2007 to August 8, 2011.
- He previously served as Deputy Commander, U.S.
- Special Operations Command from 2003 to July 2007.
- Olson was the first Navy SEAL ever to be appointed to three-star and four-star flag rank, as well as the first naval officer to be USSOCOM's combatant commander.
- He took command from Army General Bryan D.
- Brown in 2007.
- Brown and Olson had served together at the SOCOM headquarters in Tampa for four years.
- He retired from active duty on August 22, 2011 after over 38 years of service.
- He relinquished command of SOCOM to Admiral William H.
- McRaven the same day.
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