Blake Converse

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]

Blake L. Converse
Born	1965 (age 59–60) 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]