Futurecrewmembersof the USS Idaho nuclear submarine pose in front of a scale model of the vessel during Winter Carnival in McCall on Saturday. The submarine is under construction in Groton, Connecticut and expected to be christened in 2024 for active duty in 2025. The submarine’s commissioning committee toured sailors assigned to the vessel through Idaho for the sixth time in two years to familiarize them with the state. Sailors visited Winter Carnival, the Idaho legislature, Burgdorf Hot Springs, the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge, American Legion Post #60 in Cascade and other local places of interest. Left to right, Lt Lemley, XO LCDR Darrell Smith, MMA3 Luzzetti, Master Chief Skipper, MMA1 Justin Teal and ITS2 Peyton Freck. Photo by Chelsea Tuttle/For The Star-News
