USS IOWA SSN 797 Commissioning Tickets

The Commissioning Committee will no longer be accepting requests after January 22, 2025. Please complete your registration before this cutoff date. To request tickets, please follow the link to the Ticket Request Form. Requests after January 22, 2025 will not be accepted.

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  • SSN 797 USS IOWA

    USS IOWA SSN 797

    Iowa's Newest Namesake Submarine will be commissioned Saturday April 5, 2025

  • Commissioning Committee

    Exists to raise broad awareness and generate deep support for the commissioning of the USS IOWA

  • Iowa's Newest Namesake Submarine

    USS IOWA

    Is the 24th of 37 planned Virginia class nuclear submarines

  • SSN 797

    Is a fast-attack submarine built using the latest technology

Introducing the USS Iowa SSN 797! 

The USS IOWA SSN 797 is a fast-attack nuclear powered submarine for the U.S. Navy. Learn how you can support the crew, the christening, and ultimately the commissioning of the submarine that will carry IOWA’s name through the next 3 decades + of service.

Commissioning has been announced and is planned for Saturday April 5th, 2025 in Groton, CT.  

Please click here for more information! 

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Group of the Iowa SSN 797 Naval crew in uniform holding a flag.

Events & Ceremonies

Christened on June 17, 2023 in Groton CT, SSN 797 was delivered to the Navy on Dec 22, 2024. The boat is currently preparing for commissioning, planned for Saturday April 5th, 2025, to be held in Groton, CT.

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About The Boat

Virginia class submarines are the most advanced subs ever built by the United States, Click here to learn about USS IOWA and what will make this boat a ready part of the US defense capability.

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Support The SSN 797

The goal of the commissioning committee is to generate the funds necessary to provide or upgrade quality of life amenities and equipment for the crew and to provide traditional celebrations not funded by Congress.

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Iowa's Newest Namesake Submarine - a Virginia class Submarine

This vessel will be the fourth U.S. NAVY ship named after the State of Iowa, however with the 3 prior being battleships, the first submarine to bear the state’s name. When commissioned, SSN 797 will also be the first attack class submarine built specifically to accommodate both male and female service members onboard.

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