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]
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 | 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] |
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
edit- ^ a b "BLAKE CONVERSE". Penn State University. 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Rear Admiral Blake L. Converse - Deputy Commander (N01)". U.S. Pacific Fleet. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ^ 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) - ^ 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) - ^ "Rear Admiral Blake Converse". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ^ "PN944 — Rear Adm. Blake L. Converse, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
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