Eric T. Olson
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Former SOCOM Commander

First Navy SEAL four-star admiral. Commanded all U.S. special operations.

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Eric T. Olson: Background and Military Career

Eric T. Olson is a retired United States Navy admiral who holds the distinction of being the first Navy SEAL to achieve the rank of four-star admiral. Born on January 24, 1952, in Tacoma, Washington, Olson graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1973. He went on to complete SEAL training and served in various elite units, including SEAL Team Six, during a career spanning over 38 years. Olson commanded the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) from 2007 to 2011, overseeing all U.S. special operations forces across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. His tenure included significant operations during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he played a key role in shaping counterterrorism and unconventional warfare strategies.

After retiring from the military in 2011, Olson has engaged in private sector roles, including serving on corporate boards and as a consultant in defense and security sectors. His military expertise and leadership in special operations have made him a notable figure in national security circles.

Alleged Involvement with Bohemian Grove

Eric T. Olson is allegedly a member of the Bohemian Grove, a secretive annual gathering held at a private compound in Monte Rio, California, attended by some of America’s most influential men, including politicians, business leaders, military figures, and media personalities. According to a leaked attendance list referenced in an exclusive report titled "Exclusive: I Obtained the Attendance List of Bohemian Grove," Olson is claimed to be associated with the Lost Angels camp, one of the many exclusive sub-groups within the Bohemian Grove membership of over 2,200 individuals. The specifics of his participation, including the duration of his membership or activities at the Grove, remain unverified and are based solely on the leaked document.

The Bohemian Grove is known for its private nature, with limited public information about attendees or events. As such, claims regarding Olson’s involvement should be treated with caution until further corroboration from official sources emerges.

Key Connections within Bohemian Grove

According to the same leaked attendance list, Eric T. Olson is reportedly connected to several prominent figures within the Lost Angels camp at Bohemian Grove. These include:

  • Andrew Roberts, a British historian and author, allegedly a fellow camp member.
  • Mitchell E. Daniels Jr., former governor of Indiana and president of Purdue University, also claimed to be part of the same camp.
  • Donald L. Evans, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President George W. Bush, reportedly associated with Olson through the Lost Angels camp.

These connections, while noted in the leaked list, remain unconfirmed through official channels. The nature of interactions or collaborations between Olson and these individuals at Bohemian Grove, if any, is not publicly documented. The significance of these alleged ties lies in the potential for high-level networking among military, political, and business elites, a hallmark of the Bohemian Grove’s reputation.

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Donald L. Evans

Donald L. Evans & Andrew Roberts

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Mitchell E. Daniels Jr.

Donald L. Evans & Mitchell E. Daniels Jr.

Both connected to Eric T. Olson and to each other

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Andrew Roberts & Mitchell E. Daniels Jr.

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