Blake Converse
U.S. Navy admiral
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Blake Lamont Converse (born 1965)[2] is a retired 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]
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| Born | 1965 (age 60–61) Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1987–2025 |
| 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 | 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]
