The year 2022 was truly historic for the USS MONTANA and her crew. Highlighted by her commissioning on June 25, SSN 794 saw her crew become award-winning (receiving among its recognition a special unique “Battle E” award, explained in a previous News page blog). Following her commissioning, the pace aboard MONTANA slowed only a bit as testing and training continued, … Read More
With the USS MONTANA back in Norfolk, we wish the crew and their families and friends a Merry Christmas, a blessed Hanukkah and holiday season, and a wonderful 2023! We wish the same for you and yours, and all serving in our military. We’ll soon be providing a more complete crew update, but for now we thought you’d like to … Read More
At the University of Montana’s annual football Military Appreciation Game on November 12, the commanding officer of SSN 794, CDR Jon Quimby, and his crew were there by big screen video to thank Montanans for their support – not only of the MONTANA, but of veterans and active-duty military who will be veterans one day. The stadium announcer introduced the … Read More
On Veterans Day, November 11 — and always — we remember and salute those who have served in our nation’s armed forces. This year we give special thanks to our Montana submarine veterans, many shown here in Kalispell on May 13, 2017. At that USSVI Montana Base statewide meeting, creation of the USS Montana Committee, Inc., as the official commissioning … Read More
The USS Montana Committee is moving full speed ahead in transitioning to support the USS MONTANA (SSN 994) and her crew members over the warship’s entire service life. Commissioning of the MONTANA into the U.S. Navy fleet has been accomplished. Unique “plankowner plaque” mementos were presented to all commissioning crew members at a picnic with familiies. The special Norfolk, Virginia, … Read More
Miles City. Sidney. Fort Kipp. Fort Peck. In-between, ranching, farming, oil & gas, rural electrification, Native culture, magnificent scenery, and wonderful Montanans all along the route… Crew members of the USS MONTANA (SSN 794) had a fantastic experience in Eastern Montana through the past weekend. This group visited yet another part of Big Sky Country in the ongoing program of … Read More
Want to meet some of the crew members of the USS MONTANA, the newest high-tech nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in the U.S. Navy fleet? You have options in Eastern Montana this week! Fresh from the commissioning of the USS MONTANA in Norfolk, Virginia, at the end of June that many Montanans attended, four crew members will be in Big Sky … Read More
For those who may have missed it, or who may live outside of Montana and so do not receive the Rural Montana magazine of the Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association, you’re in for a USS MONTANA commissioning treat by clicking here. The August issue of Rural Montana features the commissioning and crew of SSN 794 – including wonderful photos that Editor … Read More
Two videos are available that, together, provide wonderful coverage of the USS MONTANA’s commissioning. One, by documentary film maker Craig Wirth is a fun three-minute summary that includes an “inside” look at some of the Montana-themed elements aboard the submarine. It can be viewed here, or through our website’s home page. This report was made possible by a grant from … Read More
Now officially the USS MONTANA, SSN 794 was commissioned as the newest and most advanced submarine in the U.S. Navy fleet on Saturday, June 25, 2022. With more than 100 Montanans among the nearly one thousand in attendance, in a powerful traditional ceremony with Montana elements, Big Sky Country’s namesake warship became part of the world’s strongest Navy, her Vigilantes … Read More
