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It’s safe to say that Idaho is the birthplace of today’s modern nuclear submarine fleet.

In a uniquely Idahoan twist, rather than breaking a bottle of champagne on the boat's hull, Stackley will christen it with a bottle containing water that she has collected from four of Idaho's lakes, Lake Pend Oreille, Payette Lake, Henrys Lake, and Redfish Lake

In a uniquely Idahoan twist, rather than breaking a bottle of champagne on the boat's hull, Stackley will christen it with a bottle containing water that she has collected from four of Idaho's lakes, Lake Pend Oreille, Payette Lake, Henrys Lake, and Redfish Lake

A reception is being held to celebrate the USS Idaho on Monday, Sept. 18. Attending will be Commander Randall Leslie, commanding officer of the USS Idaho SSN 799 and five crew members. The reception will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave.

For the first time in nearly 100 years, Idaho will have a naval vessel named after it.

For the first time in nearly 100 years, Idaho will have a naval vessel named after it.

The U.S.S. Idaho is expected to be christened in the fall of 2023, christening is a time honored Navy tradition which marks the beginning of a ships life.