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Future USS IDAHO Submarine Completes Alpha Sea Trials
KOZE - 11/10/25 The future USS IDAHO SSN 799 is a Virginia Class, nuclear powered, fast attack submarine currently undergoing testing in Groton, Connecticut. The submarine is scheduled to be commissioned next year. Once commissioned, the ship will sail the world for the next 30-plus years, pulling into numerous ports and hosting heads of state and dignitaries.
Blaine County Sheriff’s Office to Unveil Patrol Vehicle Honoring New Idaho Submarine
Eye on Sun Valley - 11/8/25 The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office will unveil its new USS Idaho SSN 799 patrol vehicle, dubbed the “Gem of the Fleet” during a ceremony honoring Idaho’s new submarine on Monday.
Blaine County Sheriff’s Office unveils new patrol vehicle in honor of USS Idaho
HAILEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Early Monday morning, the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office held a special ceremony honoring the new Submarine, the USS Idaho. The USS Idaho is a new U.S. Navy Virginia-Class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine that is set to be commissioned in 2026.
Oct. 20, 2025 -- Coeur d'Alene Press SANDPOINT — A documentary exploring Idaho's naval ties is a celebration of the present and future as well as the past. Recent showings in Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene and Moscow of "Anchors of Freedom: Celebrating America250 and America's Sagebrush Navy" gave a sneak peek at the soon-to-be-released documentary by Idaho Public TV.
Couer d'Alene/Post Falls Press -- 10/13/2025 SANDPOINT — Did you know the U.S. Navy is older than America itself? While Idaho’s maritime history doesn’t date back to the founding of the Continental Navy — the precursor to the U.S. Navy — on Oct. 13, 1775, the state’s naval ties are extensive and have played a key role in national defense.
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.