SS Gem State (T-ACS-2) assigned to Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron Three and is maintained in a five-day readiness status (ROS 5). SS Gem State (T-ACS-2) SS "Gem State" (T-ACS-2) is a crane ship in Ready Reserve for the United States Navy. The ship was named for the state of Idaho, which is also known as the "Gem State". Gem State was laid down on 30 May 1965, as the a combination breakbulk-container ship, SS "President Monroe", ON 501712, IMO 6520911, a Maritime Administration type (C6-S-1qa) hull, under MARAD contract (MA 165). Built by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego, CA, hull no. 340,
Gem State Adventist Academy Science, Physical Education, Health, Computer Applications, Fine Arts, and Electives. Over 90% of Gem State students go on to college many to Walla Walla University. All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together in the auditorium for an hour-long chapel service. As well there is a daily 20 minute chaple. Outside the classrooms there is year-round spiritually