USS IDAHO SSN 799 News

Central Coast Veteran Recollects WWII Service Aboard USS Idaho

A few months before he died in 2013, Morro Bay resident Steve Pivarski recalled his WWII service in the US Navy aboard the Battleship USS Idaho with Tom Wilmer.

Sun Valley and Other Idaho Towns Played Outsized Role in U.S. Naval History Monday, May 27, 2024

EyeOnSunValley.com -- Idaho may be landlocked. But it’s still managed to play an outsized role in U.S. Naval history from hosting the largest unmanned submarine in the world in its waters to Sun Valley’s role as a convalescent center for Navy soldiers during World War II.

USS Idaho Cooks Surface in Ketchum During State Culinary Tour

Idaho Mountain Express -- Though Idaho is landlocked, the state has a long history with the U.S. Navy. Some of the first ships were named for the state, and Idaho is the site of labs advancing military technologies and capabilities.

Idaho Cuisine to Sail Aboard Navy Submarine Thanks to SVCI Partnership

Eye on Sun Valley -- Cody Smart is learning to cook Idaho potatoes and trout this week at the Sun Valley Culinary Institute. In a couple weeks, this budding chef will head to the ocean to train in scuba diving so he can dive under the new USS IDAHO submarine to check for anything that might harm it or the crew.

Legionnaire Gives New Idaho Sub Crew a Piece of Home

American Legion Magazine -- The newly christened submarine *USS Idaho* has part of its namesake state on board, thanks to Matt Wrobel.

Historic Moment for New Post Falls Historical Society President

POST FALLS — The new president of the Post Falls Historical Society, who has a long history of loving history, began her journey at the helm of the history-promoting nonprofit with her own historic adventure.

Payette Lake Water Christens USS Idaho Submarine

McCall Star News -- Linda Fleetwood of McCall stood by and watched as a nuclear-powered attack submarine named the USS Idaho was christened in Groton, Connecticut, on March 16.

USS Idaho Submarine Christened Amid Unprecedented Demand for Workers

Miltary.com -- As a bottle of sparkling water broke against the hull of the USS Idaho, submarine test mechanic Spencer Holzschlag stood at the sail atop the massive ship to drown out the celebratory clink with the blast of a whistle that reverberated through the shipbuilding hangar for 10 deafening seconds.

Idahoans Gather to Watch Christening of USS IDAHO

KTVB -- Television news story about USS IDAHO christening watch party at Sockeye Brewery in Boise, Idaho.