USS IDAHO SSN 799 News

'It's really a heartwarming moment': USS Idaho sailors reunite with loved ones

KTVB - 9/29/26: After a four month deployment, the USS Idaho docked in Connecticut. Sailors said seeing family again was top of mind.

Idaho's namesake submarine returns home following first deployment

KTVB - 9/29/26:The USS Idaho submarine completes its maiden deployment, marking a significant milestone for Idaho residents as it successfully integrates into the Navy's fleet.

USS Idaho (SSN 799) Returns to Groton Following First Deployment

DVIDS - 9-28-26: GROTON, Connecticut – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799), under the command of Cmdr. Chad J. Guillerault, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut completing its first deployment, Sept. 28, 2026.

Pre-Order Your USS IDAHO Commemorative Commissioning Coin Set TODAY!

Commemorate the historic USS IDAHO SSN 799 keel laying, christening and commissioning with a three-coin set. You may purchase a single coin for $35 or the whole set of three coins for $90. Pre-orders end August 31. Coins will ship in September.

Winter Carnival Photo Selected for USS Idaho

McCall Star News 5/7/26 - A photo of the McCall Winter Carnival hangs in a bunk room shared by six sailors on the U.S. Navy's newest nuclear submarine, the USS Idaho, as the vessel starts its 30-plus year service life.

Idaho Public Television Remembers Governor Dirk Kempthorne

IdahoPTV 5/8/26 - Idaho Public Television honors the life and legacy of Dirk Kempthorne; US Senator, the 30th governor of Idaho, and the 49th Secretary of the Interior. This half-hour Idaho Reports special features Kempthorne's close friends and fellow governors as they recall Kempthorne’s leadership and drive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdwL9WO_VaU

KTVB: The 208 - USS Idaho Special

KTVB 5/6/26 - Video of the history of Lake Pend Oreille and its connection to the US Navy, the history of USS Idaho ships, keel laying, blessing, and christening of the new USS Idaho.

USS Idaho officially entered into service following commissioning ceremony in Connecticut

5b Gazette 4/29/26 - The crew of the newly commissioned Virginia-class submarine USS Idaho (aptly nicknamed "The Silent Spud") could be underwater for days at a time, in places the public might not know about. As they cruise the world, those crews and their guests will have picturesque scenes of the slopes at Sun Valley, fly fishing in Hulen Meadows at sunset or the Sawtooth Mountains.

Former Gov. Kempthorne promotes Idaho's nuclear submarine connections on video.

Idaho Statesman 4/25/26 - Former Gov. Kempthorne promotes Idaho's nuclear submarine connections on video. A new nuclear submarine called the USS Idaho joins the Navy fleet on April 25, 2026. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/military/article315495752.html