Blake L. Converse

11/02/2026

08/12/2025

A powerful 7.6 earthquake struck northeast Japan today, affecting areas around Aomori, Hokkaido, and Iwate. Tsunami warnings were issued, and although the waves were smaller than expected, there have been injuries, power outages, and transportation disruptions.

Emergency teams and government officials are actively responding as the situation develops. Japan is also facing economic pressure, with recent reports showing a drop in business and consumer confidence.

Keeping everyone affected in prayers, especially all US military personnel stationed in Japan and the families in the impacted regions. 🙏🇺🇸🇯🇵

26/11/2025

During the presentation of the Legion of Merit in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, and a change of command ceremony for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, held on the brow of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina

26/11/2025

Addressing newly commissioned Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force officers aboard the Japan Training Squadron (JTS) flagship JS Kashima during a ship visit on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, JTS is conducting an annual training cruise and comprises Kashima and JS Shimakaze.

26/11/2025

Leaders and subject matter experts at the COMPACFLT Operational Protection Summit 2025 in Pearl Harbor. The summit brought together afloat, ashore, and joint protection professionals to address challenges and share solutions drawn from assessments, exercises, and real-world operations.