Commissioned: There Is Officially a ‘USS Idaho’ Submarine

If you were to imagine Idaho having its own military fleet--what would it consist of?

Maybe you have seen those iPhone games, where it asks you to pick a state or a country and 'see if you can win the war'. Who would pick Idaho? And could Idaho win?

Odds are, if you're thinking about Idaho and military equipment...you aren't thinking about submarines. Plot twist: Idaho now has one. Sort of.

While the State of Idaho doesn't have its own submarine, the United States Navy has a brand new one and it's named the 'USS Idaho', after the Potato capitol the the world!

The United States 'Department of War' shared the following about USS Idaho:

As the newest submarine to join the fleet, the Idaho brings cutting-edge warfighting capability to the nation's undersea forces. Virginia-class submarines feature enhanced stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities and special warfare enhancements to meet the Navy's multimission requirements. These submarines are 7,800 tons, 377 feet in length and have a beam of 34 feet. They are powered by a nuclear reactor plant that will not require refueling during the planned life of the ship, reducing lifecycle costs and increasing operational availability. The commissioning of the USS Idaho reinforces the Navy's commitment to maritime superiority and national security.

 

While we're likely to never see this thing for ourselves here in Idaho...it's fun knowing that it is floating around out there in the sea someplace!