A recent request to post the ‘American Submariner’ article on Idaho and submarine testing at Lake Pend Oreille. Unfortunately, the magazine is copyrighted but you can read it on line and download it off the USSVI website. To reach the on-line copy log in to the USSVI
Read more →Electric Boat to Slow Work on New Submarines
From USNI News General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic said GD Electric Boat work on the Columbia-class nuclear ballistic missile submarines and the Virginia-class nuclear attack boat would slow to keep pace with a supply chain that’s lagging construction. “EB continues to be severely impacted by late deliveries
Read more →Chinese Submarine Sinks at Pier
WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior U.S. defense official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities. China already has the largest navy in the world, with over 370
Read more →Cartoon for Today
What could possibly go wrong
Read more →USS NEW JERSEY – a First
WASHINGTON — The first submarine fully integrated for mixed gender crews will join the Navy fleet next week during a commissioning ceremony in its namesake state of New Jersey. The future USS New Jersey, a fast-attack submarine, will become a deployable part of the Navy’s force during
Read more →Hawkbill At the Soup Kitchen
Bravo Zulu to the hawkbill team that assembled at the Idaho Falls soup kitchen on Thursday 18 July. Chefs Marty, Ross and Mike performed with their customary skill over the stove. Special thanks go out to (Left to Right) Darryl Pfannsteill, George Riddle, and Larry Shores for
Read more →Jersey Mikes and Camp Magical Moments – Friday
Subvets Hawkbill Base has Teamed up with Camp Magical Moments and Jersey Mikes (across from Broulims in Ammon) for a fund raiser on Friday, April 26th. How appropriate, they serve “SUB” sandwiches. On that day 10% of all proceeds will benefit Camp Magical Moments, Stop by for
Read more →YOU’RE INVITED
Saturday 16 March * FREE * Viewing of the Christening of the USS Idaho and a pre-release sampling of the USS Idaho BEER ! Just show up at the Museum of Idaho between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. to enjoy the festivities and celebrate the Christening of the
Read more →On the Lighter Side
It’s been a while since we saw this submarine music video, enjoy Know a submarine veteran in East Idaho? Share this with them and tell them to follow us on Facebook.
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