Go Navy

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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has made the following nominations:

Navy Vice Adm. Eric T. Olson has been nominated for appointment to the grade of admiral and assignment as commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Olson is currently serving as deputy commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.

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And the first SEAL 4 star ever.

Admiral Olson and I took 9 months of Modern Standard Arabic together in 1981-82. Of course it was Captain Odom and Lt Cdr Olson then as we slaved through Arabic. He was a great guy then and I am sure that he remains so.

Best

Tom

Good to see.