Blake L. Converse
Born1965 (age 58–59)
Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1987–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldSubmarine 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)
Spouse(s)Amy 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 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]

References

  1. ^ a b "BLAKE CONVERSE". Penn State University. 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  2. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 197. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  3. ^ Chapman, Mikal (2023-12-21). "Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Change of Command". DVIDS. Naval Base San Diego: Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
  4. ^ "Rear Admiral Blake L. Converse - Deputy Commander (N01)". U.S. Pacific Fleet. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  5. ^ MC1 Daniel Hinton (2019-02-22). "Pacific Submarine Force Welcomes New Commander". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Retrieved 2021-06-04.((cite web)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ MC1 Michael B. Zingaro (2021-04-30). "Command of Pacific Fleet submarine force changes hands". U.S. Pacific Fleet. Retrieved 2021-06-04.((cite web)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Rear Admiral Blake Converse". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  8. ^ "PN944 — Rear Adm. Blake L. Converse, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
Military offices Preceded byJohn K. McDowell Commanding Officer of USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) 2006–2009 Succeeded byEric P. Woelper Preceded byEugene E. Sievers Commander of Submarine Squadron 6 2012–2014 Succeeded byPaul S. Snodgrass Preceded byJohn W. Tammen Jr. Commander of Submarine Group 9 2017–2019 Succeeded byDouglas G. Perry Preceded byDaryl L. Caudle Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet 2019–2021 Succeeded byJeffrey T. Jablon Preceded byStephen T. Koehler Deputy Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet 2021–present Incumbent


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