The U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), will be formally christened and named on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. Previously, the USS IDAHO Commissioning Committee has provided a number of news releases regarding this event and other information regarding our activities in support of our nation’s newest Virginia-class submarine and its sailors. All of this and much more can be found at https://ussidahocommittee.
Our committee has worked to provide locations for the news media and the Idaho public to attend watch parties for the christening event. At these watch parties, most of which will take place later in the day of the christening, those interested in attending can gather to see a replay of the event and meet with fellow Idahoans to discuss what it means for Idaho to have this submarine named for our state. Please note, some of these events will take place several days after the christening; these are highlighted below. Here is a listing of those places, along with times and points of contact for each:
Bayview
Bayview Community Center
Time: 10 a.m. PDT
Saturday, March 16, 2024
For more information contact: Norma Knowles at njyesca6@gmail.com or (208) 819-6282
Boise
Sockeye Brewery
3823 N Garden Center Way
Boise, ID 83703
Time: 6 p.m. MDT
Saturday, March 16, 2024
For more information contact: Jerry Macner at jmac20234@gmail.com or (802) 238-0278
Cascade
American Legion Post 60
105 W Mill St.
Cascade, ID 83611
Time: 4 p.m. MDT
Saturday, March 16, 2024
For more information contact: Don Thies at post60commander@gmail.com
Grangeville **MONDAY, March 18, 2024**
The Idaho County Veterans Outreach and Community Center
318 E Main St.
Grangeville, ID 83530
**MONDAY, March 18, 2024**
Time: 12 p.m. PDT
For more information contact: Maj. Ginny Cash at idcovets@gmail.com or (208) 983-1033
Hayden
Hayden Lake Country Club
2362 E Bozanta Dr.
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
12 p.m. PDT
Saturday, March 16, 2024
**RSVP REQUIRED. Please email blittle1052@outlook.com
For more information contact: Brad Little at blittle1052@outlook.
Lewiston **TUESDAY, April. 2, 2024**
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sourdough Post #10043
1104 Warner Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501
**TUESDAY, April. 2, 2024**
Time: TBD
For more information contact: Doug Welch at captwelch@gmail.com or (208) 503-0208
Meridian
Idaho Falls
Museum of Idaho – Idaho Falls
200 N Eastern Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Time: 6 p.m. MDT
Saturday, March 16, 2024
For more information contact: Marty Sattison at marty.sattison@gmail.com or (208) 521-3569
Live Broadcast:
Click here to access Idaho Public Television’s christening video feed which will go live at 8 a.m. MDT Saturday, March 16, 2024.
