Soda supports USS Idaho

The Commissioning Committee of the USS Idaho recently announced gratitude for its sponsoring entities.  

“We would like to sincerely thank all of our supporters that are making the goals of the Commissioning Committee a reality.

The USS IDAHO Commissioning Foundation has dedicated itself with raising funds to cover the costs of Commissioning activities, events leading up to and including Commissioning Week as well as habitability improvements, memorials and support programs for the crew and families.

This covers incurred expenses which are customary of the commissioning of a US Navy warship. The funds raised ensure various commissioning events, community outreach and host functions are in place to celebrate the commissioning of our state’s namesake ship.

Our fundraising goals include funding scholarships for the USS IDAHO Crew and their families via the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation.

Additionally our goals include funding other support programs through the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs and Family Service Center Programs.”

The USS Idaho is set to be commissioned on April 25, 2026 in Groton, CT.  The sub was christened in March of 2024, and the commission has tirelessly visited many communities across the state.  

Soda Springs is the only municipality in the top tier of Civic donors.