Blake L. Converse | |
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Born | 1965 (age 58–59) Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1987–present |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held |
Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Submarine Group 9 Submarine Squadron 6 USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) |
Awards |
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Rear Admiral Jack N. Darby Award for Inspirational Leadership and Excellence of Command |
Alma mater |
Pennsylvania State University (
BS) Naval Postgraduate School ( MS) |
Spouse(s) | Amy Converse [1] |
Children | 2 (Samuel and Ben) [1] |
Blake Lamont Converse (born 1965) [2] is a United States Navy vice admiral [3] and submarine warfare officer serving as deputy commander of the United States Pacific Fleet since May 7, 2021. As deputy commander, he deputizes for the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet and handles the fleet's day-to-day administration from headquarters in Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam. He previously served as commander of submarine forces of the Pacific Fleet from February 21, 2019 to April 29, 2021. [4] [5] [6]
Converse's flag assignments include Director, Joint and Fleet Operations (N3), United States Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Submarine Group 9. [7]
In September 2023, Converse was nominated for promotion to vice admiral. [8]
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