Latest News About Uss John P Murtha

I don’t have live access to current news right now. Here’s a concise snapshot of the USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26) as context from recent reporting up to early 2026:

• Artemis II recovery role: The ship served as the recovery vessel for NASA’s Artemis II mission, supporting the Orion return sequence and crew recovery in the Pacific region [Wikipedia entry on USS John P. Murtha notes Artemis II recovery, with CO details].[7]
• 2026 operations in the Pacific: Reports and trackers in early 2026 indicate the Murtha was stationed in the Pacific, assisting Artemis II-related activities and supporting recovery operations around San Diego before operations extended into Artemis II deployment phases [Cruising Earth tracker cites Artemis II recovery support and April 2026 activity].[3]
• San Diego return and testing: Historical notes show the Murtha frequently returns to San Diego for maintenance and as a recovery platform, including underway recovery tests (URT) tied to Artemis II readiness [Naval Pacific Fleet pages and USNI News reports].[4][6]
• Publicly reported ground truth events in 2026: Various outlets (including NewsNation and NASA/US Navy communications) referenced the Murtha’s role in Artemis II and its return to San Diego after recovery operations, with subsequent medical and post-mission checks for crew [NewsNation report on April/April 2026; Artemis II coverage].[5][7]

If you’d like, I can pull the latest items and provide a brief timeline with locations, missions, and any notable incidents. I can also set up a quick brief with links to primary sources (NASA, Navy, USNI News) for verification.