Blake Converse

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Blake L. Converse
File:VADM Blake L. Converse.jpg
Born1965 (age 60–61)
Pennsylvania, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1987–present
RankVice Admiral
CommandsSubmarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Submarine Group 9
Submarine Squadron 6
USS Louisiana (SSBN 743)
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Rear Admiral Jack N. Darby Award for Inspirational Leadership and Excellence of Command
Alma materPennsylvania State University (BS)
Naval Postgraduate School (MS)
SpouseAmy Converse[1]
Children2 (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 21 February 2019 to 29 April 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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