The official emblem of the USS MONTANA is a powerful reflection of the history, culture, and values that all who sail aboard this modern warship carry to any part of the world in defense of our nation. The emblem has, as an over-arching visual concept, the outline of the Treasure State below a majestic Glacier National Park scene that is … Read More
On this Veterans Day of 2018 we honor all those who have served in our Armed Forces. We honor those who served, and are home with us. Thank you. We also honor those no longer with us. Included are those submariners – including Montanans – on eternal patrol, and all those who died while and after defending our nation and … Read More
In the 2018 Montana Voter Information Pamphlet distributed statewide, Secretary of State Corey Stapleton reminds voters that casting their ballots is “…one of your most important rights and fundamental responsibilities.” The pamphlet has a cover photo of a Virginia Class nuclear-powered attack submarine like the future USS MONTANA that is now under construction. Inside, Secretary Stapleton’s letter to voters further … Read More
Updates on construction progress. Reports on crew selection and training. Talking with sub veterans about changes in technology since they fought beneath the seas for our country. Visiting with Treasure State patriots about the need for new, high-tech nuclear-powered fast attack submarines like the future USS MONTANA. Accepting the first flag that will fly on Montana’s namesake warship. Greeting by … Read More
Residents of Northeast Montana September 5-7, 2018 had opportunities to learn about the future USS MONTANA, why she’s needed, and what she’ll be uniquely capable of doing to protect our nation. Audiences heard about the growing military capabilities of potential adversaries in various parts of the world that drive the need for the submarine. Capabilities of the new Virginia Class … Read More
Montanans will have opportunities to meet the commanding officer of the future USS MONTANA and one of its crew members from the Treasure State during their visit to Montana September 20 -23. In addition to visits with state and local officials in Helena, Commander Michael Delaney and Electronics Technician Second Class (Nuclear) Evan Glenn of Bozeman will be introduced at … Read More
Excitement is building for the September 20-23 visit to Montana by the commanding officer of the future USS MONTANA, Commander Michael Delaney. With him will be a Montana crew member, Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Second Class Evan Glenn of Bozeman. Details of the public events to be held in Billings, Helena, Great Falls, and Missoula continue to be finalized. The will … Read More
The Commanding officer of the future USS MONTANA will visit communities across Montana in September. Commander Michael Delaney will be in Billings, Helena, Great Falls, and Missoula September 20-23. With him will be crew member Electronics Technician Second Class (Nuclear) Evan Glenn., a graduate of Bozeman High School. At each location CMDR Delaney will provide an update on the construction … Read More
The first operational commander of USS HELENA, a Los Angeles Class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine still in service, is also the first honorary member of the USS Montana Committee. Now retired after 31 years of service in the U.S. Navy, Rear Admiral George E Voelker was in Montana last week. During his Montana visit, RADM Voelker had a radio conversation … Read More
In the week ahead of Memorial Day, honoring those who died while serving in our armed forces, more Montanans saw and heard about their future namesake warship whose sailors will carry on our nation’s proud tradition of citizen military service.
