USS IDAHO SSN 799 News
U.S. Navy Christens 6th Block IV Virginia-Class Submarine USS Iowa (SSN-797)
General Dynamics Electric Boat celebrated the christening of the Iowa (SSN 797), the newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine on Saturday. The submarine’s sponsor, Mrs. Christie Vilsack, christened the boat by smashing a bottle of champagne over the bow. Vilsack is a native of Iowa and most recently served as education advisor to the chancellor of Colorado State College. Vilsack’s husband, Tom, served two terms as governor of Iowa and is currently President Biden’s secretary of agriculture, a position he also held during the Obama administration. The USS Iowa is the fourth U.S. Navy vessel and first submarine named in recognition of the state.
Upcoming Summer Events with the USS IDAHO Commissioning Committee
Come out to a local parade this summer and cheer on the USS IDAHO submarine float.
Support USS IDAHO Commissioning Foundation During Idaho Gives Campaign
Consider supporting the USS IDAHO Commissioning Foundation during the [Idaho Gives Campaign.](https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/uss-idaho-commissioning-foundation-inc)
In the Dark Depths of the Pacific, U.S. Submarines Patrol with an Eye Fixed Firmly on China
As concerns over an accelerating nuclear arms race in Asia grow, a CNN crew was given exclusive access to the USS Mississippi, one of what Jablon said are 49 fast-attack submarines in the US fleet, to witness how Washington is stepping up preparations to deter a potential conflict in the region. Editor's note: USS MISSISSIPPI SSN 782 is 9th Virginia-class submarine. USS IDAHO SSN 799 will be the 26th Virginia-class submarine.
Future USS Idaho Crewmembers Visit Namesake State
Six sailors from future Virginia-class submarine - Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Darrell Smith, Chief of the Boat Master Chief Petty Officer Travis Skipper, Lt. Beckett Lemley, Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Teal, Petty Officer 2nd Class Peyton Freck, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Gianni Luzzetti - toured the state to learn more of Idaho’s rich history and military traditions, as well as share their Navy stories and build relationships in the community.
USS Idaho Crew Visits Weiser High School
USS Idaho crew visited Weiser High School to posthumously honor Clarke Syme, USS Idaho crew visited Weiser High School to posthumously honor Clarke Syme, a long-time businessman and community leader who served aboard the USS Dace, a Gato-class submarine commissioned in the U.S. Navy in 1943.
The visiting crew of the USS IDAHO and veterans from the Boise Base of the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc paid tribune to the late Clark Syme, a World War II submariner at a Weiser High School assembly yesterday.
Meet the USS IDAHO Crew this weekend in Cascade and McCall - Fri., Jan 27-Sun, Jan. 28, 2023
FRI 27 JAN @ 6pm – Reception at the American Legion in Cascade, Idaho Come and meet the crew at the Cascade American Legion Post 60 in conjunction with the post Annual Chili Cook Off! The cook-off starts at 5pm if you’d like to arrive early. American Legion Post 60 105 E. Mill St. Cascade, ID 83611 SAT 28 JAN @ 12 Noon – 2PM McCall Winter Carnival Parade Come and see the crew participate in the parade and the display afterward. Downtown McCall SUN 29 JAN @ 10:00 – Idaho Sled Dog Challenge at the McCall Activity Barn Come and see the crew participate in the ceremonial start of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge The McCall Activity Barn 141 Moonridge Dr. McCall Idaho 83638
The crew of the USS Idaho spent Wednesday morning at Idaho's capitol building meeting with Gov. Brad Little, Lt. Gov Scott Bedke, House Speaker Mike Moyle, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Winder. The crew was welcomed by members of the Idaho Legislature.