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My Take
Eric T. Olson belongs to a rare breed I genuinely admire: the operator who rose from the field to lead it. Climbing from the SEAL teams all the way to four-star Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command tells me he earned every step. The Silver Star and Bronze Star are not decorations you collect from a desk. What I respect most is the quiet competence such men embody, leading by demonstrated judgment rather than noise. Olson strikes me as the kind of professional whose real impact happened far from cameras, and is the better for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric T. Olson
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・オルソン
- Reading
- えりっく・おるそん
- Born
- January 24, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Tacoma, Washington, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- military officer / admiral
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Stadium High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal
- Bronze Star Medal
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Silver Star
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric T. Olson born?
Born January 24, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Eric T. Olson from?
Eric T. Olson is from Tacoma, Washington, United States.
What does Eric T. Olson do?
Eric T. Olson works as military officer, admiral.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.