USS Idaho to be commissioned into Navy’s active fleet Saturday

Another Virginia-class submarine enters service with commissioning of USS Idaho

USS Idaho is the 26th Virginia-class submarine to be delivered. Another submarine in the class, the USS Massachusetts, was commissioned just a month earlier.

USS Idaho to be commissioned into Navy’s active fleet Saturday

GROTON, Connecticut (KIFI) — The U.S. Navy has a powerful new addition to its arsenal honoring the Gem State. This Saturday, after years of construction, the USS Idaho (SSN 799) will be formally commissioned into active service. The official commissioning ceremony begins at 9 a.m. MST, Saturday, April 25. You watch the historic event via the livestream below: The future USS Idaho is the fifth vessel to bear the state’s name, carrying on a naval …

U.S. Navy Commissions 26th Virginia-class Submarine - USS Idaho (SSN 799)

The U.S. Navy commissioned its 26th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Idaho (SSN 799) at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton

Navy Commissions Submarine USS Idaho

GROTON, Conn. —The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) in a traditional ceremony held Saturday, April 25, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.

U.S. Navy Commissions 26th Virginia-Class Submarine USS Idaho At New London Base

USS Idaho is the fifth U.S. Navy ship to carry the name Idaho. The first was a wooden-hulled steam sloop commissioned in 1866.