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The Future USS IDAHO Submarine Opens Ship's Galley
Post Register -- 9/8/2025 GROTON, CT — A construction milestone in the building of the future USS Idaho SSN 799 was reached late last month, commemorated by a grand opening of the submarine’s ship galley on August 21.
Future USS IDAHO Submarine Opens Ship's Galley
KTVB -- 9/7/2025 The opening menu featured regional specialties like elk steak, Idaho potatoes, lentil soup, potato bread, and huckleberry pie, huckleberry jam and candy.
Spud Bars set sail: Idaho Candy Company sends sweet taste of home to USS Idaho
KTVB -- 8/22/2025 The 120 candy bars were shipped to Connecticut this week for the USS Idaho's historic first meal aboard the submarine.
Victory Belles Dish Out Happy Music of the Forties
Eye on Sun Valley - Aug. 15, 2025 The happy bouncy sounds of music from the World War II era resounded through the Wood River Valley this week as the Victory Belles inundated the air waves with their three-part harmony.
Celebrating the USS Idaho at Hailey Rocks
Wood River Weekly - Aug. 7, 2025 - Idaho may seem like it’s far way from the ocean, but the spirit of the Gem State has swept across the high seas for well over a century. It’s an aquatic tradition that will soon continue as the fifth USS Idaho will be commissioned next year. Celebrations have already begun and will include a stop in Hailey.
Victory Belles to Present Free Concerts This Week
Eye on Sun Valley -- Aug. 11, 2025 The Victory Belles will pepper the Wood River Valley with the music that became so familiar during World War II this coming week in support of the USS Idaho submarine.
Sun Valley Property News -- August 2025 -- See pages 68-71. It’s often said that Sun Valley is the center of the universe, as the Wood River Valley community is naturally connected to many people across the country and abroad, especially for lovers of outdoor sports, activities, and mountains. Today, Sun Valley has another chance to reach the world by sea through the USS IDAHO (SSN 799), a Virginia Class, nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine. The USS IDAHO (SSN 799) is the first U.S. Navy warship to carry the name in over 100 years since the battleship USS IDAHO (BB42) was christened in June 1917.
USS Idaho SSN-799 nears commissioning after years of work and statewide support
Preston Citizen - 8/5/2025 by Raegan A. Edelman As part of Preston’s 125th birthday celebration, Former Navy Captain Marty Sattison gave an update on Tuesday, July 29, on the nearly complete USS Idaho (SSN-799) — the U.S. Navy’s newest nuclear-powered fast attack submarine. After years of construction and community support, the state-of-the-art vessel is almost ready to join the fleet.
The public is welcome! To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and the USS IDAHO SSN 799, The Victory Belles will be in the Wood River Valley from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on: Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6:30pm at Hop Porter Park, Hailey, Idaho.