Navy, Air Force hold press conference addressing Artemis II recovery operation

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — On Saturday afternoon, Navy and Air Force leaders spoke to the media about the successful recovery efforts of the four astronauts and Artemis II capsule on Friday.

Four leaders of the mission spoke:

  • U.S. Navy Capt. Erik J. Kenny, commanding officer of USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26)
  • U.S. Navy Diver Chief Chase McCain, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group ONE (EODGRU-1)
  • U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kevin Ringelstein, commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Pieper, Air Force Representative

Watch the video in the player above for the full news conference…

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