315TH OSS AIRMEN RECOGNIZED FOR ARTEMIS II SUPPORT

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga., Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news release:

NASA Exploration Ground Systems' landing and recovery director recognized 315th Operations Support Squadron Airmen Aug. 27 for their support of the agency's Artemis II mission.

Liliana Villarreal presented the recognition to squadron members who provided contingency search, rescue and recovery support for the Artemis II astronauts during the mission's launch and return to Earth.

"Our aircrew integrated directly with a Guardian Angel (Pararescue/Combat Rescue Officer) team to conduct comprehensive mission planning for contingency ascent and entry abort scenarios," said Maj. Ryan Schieber, chief of weapons and tactics operations wi...