The USS Idaho nuclear submarine was officially commissioned on Saturday by the United States Navy.
The ceremony took place at the naval submarine base in New London, Connecticut.
Senator James Risch delivered the ceremony’s principal address.
Other speakers included Idaho Governor Brad Little and representative Mike Simpson.
The USS Idaho is the 26th Virginia-class fast attack submarine.
It is the fifth navy ship to be named after the state of Idaho.
U.S. fleet forces command says the USS Idaho brings significant war-fighting capacity, with enhanced stealth, sophisticated surveillance and special warfare advancements.
Each Virginia class sub-marine is 7,800 tons, 377 feet long, and has a beam of 34 feet.
They are designed with a re-actor plant that will not require re-fueling during the planned life of the ship.