Admiral (Navy) Eric Thor Olson served as the 8th Commander, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) from July 2, 2007 to August 8, 2011.

Admiral 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. In addition to being the first three and four star Navy SEAL, he was the Bull Frog, the longest serving Navy SEAL still on duty. At four-star flag rank, Olson was the highest-ranking Navy SEAL to hold the Bull Frog title.