Complex sentence: In August 2004, in his first Flag assignment, he reported to the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations, where he was responsible for Navy current operations, the Navy Command Center, and anti-terrorism/force protection policy.
Split into simpler sentences: In August 2004, in his first Flag assignment, he reported to the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. He led Navy current operations, the Navy Command Center, and anti-terrorism/force protection policy.