Coast Guard recognized for role in Artemis II launch operations [Image 2 of 12]

UNITED STATES

06.29.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kace White 

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast     

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis Launch Director, speaks with Coast Guard personnel during a visit to Coast Guard Station Port Canaveral in Port Canaveral, Florida, June 29, 2026. Blackwell-Thompson visited the station to thank Coast Guard members for their support in the successful execution of NASA’s Artemis II mission in April. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kace White)

• Date Taken: 06.29.2026
• Date Posted: 06.30.2026 14:28
• Photo ID: 9783610
• VIRIN: 260629-G-WP415-2272
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 16.25 MB
• Location: US