General Submarine Messages

Project Revolver for Virginia Class submarines introduces multi-packed 6.75 inch Mark 58 Compact Rapid Attack Weapon (CRAW) torpedoes or 3 inch UAVs (underwater drones) in a standard 21 inch torpedo tube. Photo credit – General Dynamics To see more follow link Project Revolver for Virginia Class submarines

Spotted by Submarine Veteran Joe Hickey on April 2025 traveling North on Highway 95 near Coeur d’Alene, it was no doubt headed for Lake Pend Oreille; once home to a Navy Boot Camp at what is now Farragut State Park. The Navy Operates the U.S. Navy Acoustic

As heated questioning in Congress centers on the Department of Defense years-long lag in shipbuilding and yard-periods (see stories on the USS Boise), the Defense Department is taking a hard look at the possibility of backing away from the AUKUS pact.  Criticism of the 2021 deal focuses

Friday was coverage of Jersey Mike’s fundraiser for Camp Magical Moments at both Idaho Falls and Pocatello locations. Then Saturday found members pressing the flesh and pouring beers while promoting the Base and the USS Idaho at the Beer fest. Pictured, Hawkbill members under the new pop-up

An Australian watchdog group has warned the AUKUS agreement will likely not come to fruition. The agreement of selling three to five Virginia class boats to Australia is dependent upon US shipyards (General Dynamics and Huntington Ingalls) delivering an average of 2.3 boats per year. However, the

The Elections committee will be comprised of the following. Ross Carroll – ross_carroll@hotmail.com Scott Ullsperger –  slullsperger@gmail.com Gregg Smith – Gsmithbeer@aol.com Darrell Pfannsteill – pfan61187@gmail.com All current members of the board have agreed to continue in their respective positions if the Base chooses to reelect them. The Board has also decided