Idaho's Namesake Submarine Returns Home Following First Deployment

Idaho's namesake submarine returns home following first deployment

The USS Idaho submarine completes its maiden deployment, marking a significant milestone for Idaho residents as it successfully integrates into the Navy's fleet.

‘A success’: USS Idaho completes first deployment, returns home

Family and friends gathered at Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn., lining the pier to welcome the crew back to their homeport.

U.S. Navy says USS Idaho completes first Sixth Fleet deployment less than six months after commissioning, sailing more than 19,000 nautical miles

USS Idaho, one of the U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarines, returned to Groton, Connecticut, on September 28 after its first deployment.

USS Idaho (SSN 799) Returns to Groton Following First Deployment

GROTON, Connecticut – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799), under the command of Cmdr. Chad J. Guillerault, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut completing its first deployment, Sept. 28, 2026.