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UFO hearing: Eyewitnesses describe encounters with "non human" entities to Congress | FULL

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Key legislators, officials, and witnesses participated in a bipartisan hearing to address the lack of transparency surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), emphasizing the need for data-driven approaches, increased awareness, and collaboration between scientific and government entities. Testimonies revealed encounters with UAPs, urging for a centralized reporting system, fair investigation, and declassification of crucial information to enhance public trust and understanding of these phenomena.

Insights

  • Lack of transparency around UAPs has led to public distrust in institutions and fueled speculation for decades.
  • The formation of the All Domain Anomaly Resolution Officer (AARO) under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 aims to coordinate UAP detection and investigation efforts.
  • Witnesses, including military veterans and commercial pilots, stress the need for transparency, a centralized reporting system, and objective reporting processes for UAP sightings to enhance safety and understanding.

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Recent questions

  • What is the purpose of the subcommittee hearing?

    To discuss unidentified anomalous phenomena.

  • Who established the All Domain Anomaly Resolution Officer (AARO)?

    The National Defense Authorization Act of 2022.

  • What is NASA's role in studying UAPs?

    Leading an independent study on UAPs.

  • Why is transparency crucial in UAP discussions?

    To address public distrust and misinformation.

  • What is the goal of bipartisan efforts in Congress regarding UAPs?

    To increase awareness and mandate declassification.

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Summary

00:00

"Congressional Hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena"

  • Mr. Burchard of Tennessee, Miss Lunov of Florida, Mr. Getza of Florida, Mr. Burleson of Missouri, Mrs. Ocasio-Cortez of New York, and Mr. Ogles of Tennessee are participating in today's subcommittee hearing.
  • Both the chair and ranking member will have 10 minutes for opening remarks, with the possibility of sharing time with other party members.
  • The subcommittee on National Security of the board in foreign affairs is discussing unidentified anomalous phenomena.
  • The lack of transparency regarding UAPs has fueled speculation and debate for decades, eroding public trust in institutions.
  • The National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 established the All Domain Anomaly Resolution Officer (AARO) to coordinate efforts to detect and investigate UAPs.
  • NASA is leading an independent study on UAPs to shed light on the topic.
  • The Biden Administration's handling of the Chinese spy balloon incident showed a lack of transparency.
  • Congress recognizes UAPs as multifaceted and requires a data-driven approach.
  • The American people largely believe the government is hiding information about UAPs.
  • The bipartisan hearing aims to cut through misinformation and look at the facts in a serious and thoughtful manner.

14:57

UAP Transparency Vital for National Security

  • Department of Defense is hesitant to share information that could undermine national security by revealing capabilities of aircraft and sensors
  • Many believe withholding information on UAPs is dangerous and transparency is crucial
  • Sensors detect unexplainable things that may pose a threat to military or civilian aircraft
  • Director of the all domain anomaly resolution office found no evidence of extraterrestrial life
  • Stigma around reporting and investigating UAPs hinders getting real answers
  • Bipartisan efforts in Congress seek to increase awareness of UAPs and mandate declassification
  • Importance of fair and open look at evidence from witnesses with unique perspectives
  • Transparency is crucial as UAP sightings are routine and underreported
  • Excessive classification practices keep crucial information hidden
  • Commercial pilots and military veterans have reported UAP encounters, urging transparency and action

30:34

"Whistleblower reveals UAP crash retrieval program"

  • The speaker, a former member of the UAP task force, served in the U.S. Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office in a reserve capacity.
  • In 2019, the UAP task force director tasked the speaker with identifying special access programs and controlled access programs to fulfill their mission.
  • The speaker, due to extensive intelligence duties, had access to all relevant compartments and was in a position of trust.
  • The speaker learned of a multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse engineering program but was denied further access.
  • Based on collected data, the speaker reported the information to superiors and inspectors general, becoming a whistleblower.
  • The speaker faced retaliation for their decision but hopes for increased transparency as a positive outcome.
  • Another speaker, a retired Navy commander, recounted a 2004 encounter with a UAP while commanding Strike Fighter Squadron 41.
  • The UAP was observed descending rapidly from over 80,000 feet, displaying unusual movements over the water.
  • The UAP accelerated and disappeared when approached by the speaker's aircraft, leaving no trace behind.
  • The incident was not investigated at the time but gained attention later, leading to further discussions on UAP encounters and the need for oversight and transparency.

44:32

UFO Sightings: Military and Commercial Pilot Reports

  • Personal experience with UFO sightings in 2014-2015, followed by others sharing similar experiences in military and commercial aviation.
  • Veterans reported sightings continuing from 2019-2020, becoming a generational issue for Naval aviators on the Eastern Seaboard.
  • Inclusion of sightings in briefings for new students and notices to Airmen to prevent accidents.
  • Lack of a reporting system for commercial aviators to report UFO sightings.
  • Need for a centralized repository for reports from military and commercial aviation to investigate UFO sightings.
  • Commercial pilots reaching out due to lack of reporting system for safety issues related to UFO encounters.
  • Proposal for a safe and transparent reporting process for both commercial and military pilots regarding UFO sightings.
  • Recommendation for a sensor-centric operation to make reporting objective.
  • UFO sightings involved objects with capabilities beyond current technology, witnessed by commercial and military pilots.
  • Witness accounts of UFO sightings being outside the scope of known technology, with objects performing unexplainable maneuvers.

59:02

"UFO Sightings: Military, Fear, and Technology"

  • Mr. Fravor and six others, including senior military personnel, have been treated well after coming forward with their experiences regarding UFO sightings.
  • Mr. Fravor found the technology witnessed during the UFO sighting to be incredible and unlike anything known.
  • Mr. Grush has faced fear for his life due to addressing UFO-related issues.
  • There is uncertainty about whether NHIs are collaborating with adversarial foreign governments in technology exchange programs.
  • Dr. Kirkpatrick did not find evidence of UAPs, despite being briefed on concerns by Mr. Grush.
  • Mr. Grush received prior approval from the Defense Department to speak on certain issues.
  • At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Boeing contractors witnessed a large, red square-shaped object hovering over a launch facility.
  • The object seen at Vandenberg Air Force Base was estimated to be the size of a football field.
  • The Gimbal video footage shows an object rocking before the video ends, with radar data recommended for further analysis.
  • Commercial airline pilots have received cease and desist letters for reporting UAP sightings, indicating corporate prioritization over safety.

01:15:39

"NASA and Harvard Investigate UAP Phenomenon"

  • National Intelligence released a preliminary report on UAP events.
  • NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced NASA's investigation into UAP events.
  • NASA was urged to be fully funded, with UAP research being a significant reason.
  • NASA formed an independent study team in response to UAP events.
  • Harvard University initiated the Galileo project in 2021 to study UAP origins.
  • Military pilots sharing UAP experiences positively impacted scientific research.
  • Seeking scientists for advisory boards is crucial for UAP research.
  • Congress can facilitate partnerships between the scientific community and UAP focus groups.
  • Defense contractor companies are involved in UAP-related programs.
  • FAA lacks an official process to receive UAP reports from pilots.

01:31:15

Navy's UAP Reporting and Transparency Efforts

  • Initial procedures implemented within the United States Navy include a range value report gathering information from Pilots.
  • A service-wide reporting mechanism is pending, seen as a crucial next step for gathering information and reducing stigma.
  • Training range reports sometimes lack sensor data attachment, highlighting the need for a system handling multiple data classifications.
  • Concerns arise regarding the F-35's data retrieval challenges due to not being built as an ISR platform.
  • Emphasis is placed on acknowledging and collecting data from training range reports to back up visual sightings.
  • Discussion on the 2019 classification guidelines for UAPs and the need for transparency with the American people.
  • Calls for declassifying videos of UAP incidents to allow public access while masking sensitive data.
  • Criticism of over-classification of UAP-related materials, hindering accessibility and research.
  • Lack of encouragement for reporting UAP incidents may be impeding transparency with the public and Congress.
  • Testimonies from witnesses recount UAP incidents, including disabling of aircraft systems and sightings of anomalous craft formations.

01:47:11

Declassified Encounter: Tic Tac UFO Investigation

  • Encounter with Tic Tac took over 15 years to be declassified
  • Footage of encounter was ignored and not reported
  • Personal leadership at NGA tried to investigate UAP reports
  • Certain elected leaders may have withheld information from Congress
  • Government potentially in possession of non-human spacecraft
  • Recovered biologics from crashed craft were non-human
  • Documentation of encounters needs to be discussed in a secure setting
  • Specific individuals need to be called in for further hearings on UAPs
  • Commander Fraver's background includes Naval Academy and private sector work
  • Encounter with Tic Tac occurred during air defense training off San Diego coast

02:03:47

Witness testimony supports UAP investigation transparency.

  • Witness had a general belief in the existence of extraterrestrial life before 2004 but was not actively involved in UFO discussions.
  • Witness experienced an event beyond current scientific capabilities, leading to a belief in an extraordinary occurrence.
  • Witness refrains from discussing classified matters based on security review but is willing to engage in closed sessions.
  • Commercial pilots have encountered similar sightings but have limitations in range and sensors compared to military pilots.
  • Witness describes a vivid sighting of cube-like objects near a mid-air incident, with detailed features and proximity.
  • Witness came forward to assist colleagues in mitigating safety threats due to lack of solutions.
  • Witness emphasizes the importance of factual reporting without speculation for accurate investigations.
  • The hearing was bipartisan and significant, with a call for continued investigation, transparency, and media involvement in reporting on UAPs.
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