A DIRGram, also known as a Director’s Memorandum, is a formal communication issued by the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA). These memoranda serve as a vital tool for disseminating important information, directives, policies, and decisions from the Director’s office to various departments, units, and personnel within the NSA. The primary purpose of a DIRGram is to ensure that key directives and information from the NSA’s leadership are effectively communicated throughout the agency. This can include: Operational Directives: Instructions regarding specific intelligence operations, including changes in procedures or the initiation of new projects. Policy Updates: Announcements of new policies…
Author: John Greenewald
Background On March 26, 1962, at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, a significant UFO sighting was reported. The observation involved one witness. Key Details: Location: Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Date and Time: March 26, 1962. Duration: The observation lasted approximately 5 to 8 seconds. Number of Objects: One object was observed. Description of the Object: The object was initially seen as a small delta-shaped wing resembling a fighter aircraft. As it approached, it was described as less of a delta shape and more of a dart-shaped missile-like appearance, changing shape and showing no visible means of propulsion. The object exhibited…
The FBI released documents on Lt. Col. Philip J. Corso, revealing his interactions with the Bureau and government entities. These files focus on Corso’s broader activities and make no mention of his famous UFO claims. Corso’s history includes making bold, often unsupported claims, which raises questions about his credibility. Additional records related to Corso may exist within the National Archives, and The Black Vault is pursuing these files for further investigation. The FBI has released a collection of documents pertaining to Lt. Col. Philip J. Corso, a prominent figure in the UFO community known for his claims about recovered alien…
In response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted on March 23, 2022, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has released a redacted document titled “Technology Forecast: Metamaterials In Cloaking Applications,” originally published, but classified SECRET, in 2010. The request originally filed by The Black Vault in March 2022, received the final response via email on July 25, 2024, with the letter dated July 24, 2024. The six-page document, though significantly redacted, provides intriguing insights into the potential applications of metamaterials for cloaking purposes. According to the DIA’s letter, the redactions were made under FOIA Exemptions 1, 3, and…
The U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps has released its policy and procedure for sharing UAP-related information with the Department of Defense’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). This release follows a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by The Black Vault on April 14, 2024, and is similar to a different directive previously released to Mr. Douglas Dean Johnson in March 2024 by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The FOIA request sought “a copy of records (which includes videos/photos), electronic or otherwise, of all records that pertain to your agency’s policy and procedure on sharing information with the DoD’s…