Change of Command Ceremony U.S. Navy Adm. William Fallon, commander of U.S. Central Command, greets Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates upon his arrival in Tampa, Fla., July 9, 2007. U.S. Navy Adm. Eric T. Olson took over as the eighth commander of U.S. Special Operations Command from Army Gen. Doug Brown, in a ceremony presided over by Gates at the Tampa Convention Center.   Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Back To HomePage More Photo Essays Next About DefenseLink DoD Inspector General Freedom of Information Privacy & Security External Link Disclaimer Web Policy Contact Us USA.gov