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The future USS MONTANA’s officers and crew continue to make all of us in Big Sky Country proud as they train and prepare for sea trials. From MONTANA’s pier-side completion location at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, commanding officer CAPT Mike Delaney reports: “MONTANA’s reactor core is now certified! “Following an extensive month-long test program, the crew of … Read More

Those who serve aboard the USS MONTANA in defense of our nation over her service life are, and will be, honorary Montanans. That announcement by Governor Greg Gianforte was but one of the powerful take-aways from a special State Capitol event hosted by the Montana State Legislature and its leaders and members on March 31, 2021. Statewide elected officials and … Read More

The future USS MONTANA (SSN 794) has been launched in Newport News, Virginia. The nuclear-powered fast attack submarine will be completed pier-side while crew training continues toward sea trials this year. The boat’s commissioning into the Navy fleet is likely in early 2022. In its news release, Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that the 7800-ton Virginia-class submarine was launched into the … Read More

We’re always delighted to see crew members of the MONTANA excelling, and advancing in their fields. The report below, from commanding officer CAPT Mike Delaney and Chief of the Boat Master Chief Tim Baldwin makes us proud on two fronts: the personal accomplishments of three new Chief Petty Officers, and that they would connect their new rank, advancement process and … Read More

As we celebrate the holiday season on this Christmas Eve, we remember all those away from their loved ones, families and friends. A group of volunteer Navy submariner spouses supports our military — especially all submariners and their families — year-around by their online presence through a program called The Submerged Life. We are indebted to them for sharing their … Read More

In this special holiday time, we wish all a meaningful Hanukkah, Christmas, and a less-COVID-complicated 2021! If you’d like to find a unique gift or commemorative item for someone, you may want to check our www.ussmontanacommittee.us Ship Store. New items available for online purchase include Christmas ornaments and christening coins commemorating the future USS MONTANA’s September 12 christening. There is … Read More

We’re reminded especially each Veterans Day of the sacrifices our veterans have made for all of us in defense of our nation. We’re also reminded of the sacrifices made by their families. We salute them all. We also salute our future veterans who are serving currently, and who will in the future, including aboard the USS MONTANA and in all … Read More

The future USS MONTANA will soon be in the water, thanks to its being moved into a floating dry dock at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia. That task was completed over three days — in a transit of some one thousand feet from the MOF, or Modular Outfitting Facility, in which the MONTANA has been coming together. It meant that … Read More

All Montanans can be proud of the future USS MONTANA’s crew — and the excitement and dedication they have about being and doing their best. Commanding Officer CAPT. Mike Delaney provided the following: MONTANA COMMITTEE HELPS RAISE CREW MORALE                On a fall Saturday afternoon, you may notice some college football teams with a bunch of small stickers affixed to … Read More

With a smash of the bottle and a spray of its sparkling wine, sponsor Sally Jewell proclaimed this morning, “I christen thee United States Ship Montana! God Bless this submarine and all who sail in her!” This climax of a moving and meaningful virtual christening ceremony marked the future USS MONTANA’s readiness for launch, and the beginning of a final … Read More