Future USS IDAHO Christening - March 16, 2024

The sponsor of the future USS IDAHO Terry Stackley christens the submarine as Electric Boat President Kevin Graney looks on. Photo by Electric Boat.

Future USS IDAHO. Photo by Electric Boat.

Future USS IDAHO Sponsor Terry Stackley waves to Christening guests after breaking the bottle of Idaho waters. Photo by Electric Boat.

Idaho Governor Brad Little describes the submarine's role in defending American freedom. Photo by Electric Boat.

Sponsor Terry Stackley addresses approximately 4,000 Christening guests. Photo by Joshua Karsten/Submarine Readiness Squadron 32.

(l. to r.) Nez Perce Vice Elder Brooklyn Baptiste, Tribal Elder Samuel Penny, Tribal Elder Mary Jane Miles, member Kiri Onee Brown, and Tribal Elder "Scotty" Scott in front, with USS IDAHO Committee Planning Chair Don Curry and Governor Brad Little. Photo by Electric Boat.

Commander Randall Leslie and Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Chairman Lee Juan Tyler. Photo by Electric Boat.

The PCU IDAHO crew marches towards the submarine at the beginning of the Christening ceremony. Photo By Joshua Karstan / Submarine Readiness Squadron 32.

PCU IDAHO Executive Officer LCDR Justin Devillar smiles in front of his boat. Photo by Laura Barton.

USSVI Requin Base Lou Hamill and eight of his fellow subvets stand in front of Idaho's first submarine. Photo by Electric Boat.

Committee Chair Richard Colburn and former Navy Assistant Secretary Sean Stackley share stories before the christening ceremony. Photo by Electric Boat.

USS IDAHO Commissioning Committee members Andy Krivy, Marv Hagedorn, and Barry Oglesbee greet people entering the Electric Boat ceremony area and offer to sell them hats and commemorative coins. Photo by Laura Barton.

Don Hulse (2nd from right) with brother Jon Hulse on the far right and brother Robert Hulse to the left of him plus nephew Kaven Hulse (Robert’s son) on the far left. Photo by Electric Boat.

(l. to r.) Daughters of the American Revolution Pioneer Chapter Vice Regent Laura Barton, Idaho State Regent Janice Beller, Honorary Idaho State Regent Catherine McClintick, and Honorary Lt. George Farragut Chapter Regent Susan Snodderly celebrate. Photo by Laura Barton.