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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.
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.