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Coeur d'Alene Today
By the People, for the People
Eastern Washington teacher's photo to be displayed on new U.S. Navy submarine
Tracey Delyea's winning contest entry will decorate the interior of the USS Idaho submarine.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:51am
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Tracey Delyea, a teacher from Eastern Washington, entered a photography contest last summer to help decorate the interior of a new U.S. Navy submarine named the USS Idaho. Delyea's winning entry will now be displayed on the submarine when it is commissioned.
Why it matters
This contest provided an opportunity for a local artist to have their work featured on a national military vessel, showcasing the talent of the Pacific Northwest region. The inclusion of Delyea's photo also helps personalize the submarine and connect it to the state of Idaho and its residents.
The details
Delyea was watching Antiques Roadshow at her family's cabin in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho last summer when she saw an ad for the photography contest. She entered and her winning submission, which has not been publicly revealed, will now be displayed on the interior of the USS Idaho submarine.
- Delyea entered the photography contest last summer.
- The USS Idaho submarine is scheduled to be commissioned in the coming months.
The players
Tracey Delyea
A teacher from Eastern Washington who won a photography contest to have her work displayed on the USS Idaho submarine.
USS Idaho
A new U.S. Navy submarine that will feature the winning photo contest entry on its interior when it is commissioned.
What they’re saying
“I kind of gasped. I was so excited,”
— Tracey Delyea
What’s next
The USS Idaho submarine is scheduled to be commissioned in the coming months, at which point Delyea's winning photo will be officially unveiled and displayed on the vessel.
The takeaway
This contest provided a unique opportunity for a local artist to have their work featured on a national military asset, showcasing the talent and creativity found in the Pacific Northwest region.
