# Artemis II Recovery Mission with the USS John P. Murtha | Capt Erik Kenny

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Podcast: [The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast with Legends and Leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-naval-aviation-ready-room-podcast-with-legends-and-leaders-7414536)
Published: 2026-04-28T10:39:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-naval-aviation-podcast/2838637
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Duration seconds: 3385

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In this episode of The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast, host Ryan Keys sits down with Captain Erik Kenny, Commanding Officer of the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). Capt Kenny shares the extraordinary behind-the-scenes story of the Artemis II astronaut recovery mission, his transition from a Strike Fighter pilot to a nuclear-qualified ship driver, and his "eat the risk" leadership philosophy that defines modern maritime command.

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