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USS IDAHO Commissioning Committee Advisory Board Chair and former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne shares important information about the upcoming Commissioning of the future USS IDAHO on April 25, 2026 and highlights the significance of the milestone for the state and the U.S. Navy.
News Release: USS IDAHO Commissioning Date Is Set for April 25, 2026
News Release - 2/5/26: USS IDAHO Commissioning Date Is Set for April 25, 2026 The USS IDAHO Commissioning Committee is pleased to inform Idahoans that the future USS IDAHO will be officially commissioned into the U.S. Navy fleet on April 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. (EDT) / 9 a.m. (MDT) at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.
Announcing the First and Second Groups of Winning Photographers for the USS IDAHO Photo Contest
The first and second rounds of photographs have been selected to be physically installed in either a vinyl wrap or mounted on an acrylic panel aboard the future USS IDAHO SSN 799 to represent Idaho's incredible beauty! Additional images may be selected in the weeks and months to come for physical or digital display.
‘Driving force’: Former Idaho governor honored with name aboard nuclear submarine
Idaho Statesman - 1/14/26 - A U.S. Navy ship will be named for the state of Idaho for the first time in more than a century, and now it will also carry the name of a “driving force” in public office for the state, too. Former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne has been given the rare distinction of having his name attached to a space aboard the newest U.S. submarine — specifically the engine room. The honor was recently granted by USS Idaho Navy Commander C.J. Guillerault as the nuclear-powered sub nears commissioning later this year.
Idaho Falls Post Register - 12/16/25 - Navy accepts delivery of future USS Idaho attack sub
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the Submarine Force’s newest fast attack submarine, the future USS Idaho, from General Dynamics Electric Boat on Monday in Groton, Conn., marking the second delivery of a Virginia-class fast attack submarine this year.
Local 8 News (Idaho Falls) - 12/16/25 - Future USS Idaho officially delivered to U.S. Navy
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The U.S. Navy has a powerful new addition. Its newest fast-attack submarine, the future USS Idaho, is officially in Navy hands. The sub was delivered yesterday, Dec. 15, by General Dynamics Electric Boat. It’s the second Virginia-class submarine delivered this year and marks the official handoff from the shipbuilder to the U.S. Navy.
General Dynamics Electric Boat delivered the Pre-Commissioning Unit Idaho (SSN-799) to the U.S. Navy on December 15, 2025, formally transferring the 26th Virginia-class submarine to Navy control. General Dynamics Electric Boat delivered the Pre-Commissioning Unit Idaho (SSN-799) to the U.S. Navy on December 15, 2025. The 26th Virginia-class submarine transitioned from shipbuilder custody to Navy control following acceptance trials at Naval Submarine Base New London. Commissioning of this Block IV unit is planned for spring 2026.
Submarine builder General Dynamics Electric Boat delivered a Virginia-class attack boat to the U.S. Navy on Monday, the service announced. The future USS Idaho (SSN-799) is the second attack boat the Navy has received this year, after taking USS Massachusetts (SSN-798) from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding last month.
Boise Dev - 12/17/25 - Future USS Idaho delivered to U.S. Navy
The future USS Idaho has officially reached a major milestone. This week, the U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the nuclear-powered submarine, named after the Gem State, marking its final step before it’s officially commissioned into active service.