Since October 2017, The Black Vault has investigated the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), an alleged UFO program led by Luis Elizondo. In 2019, Elizondo, claiming to have led AATIP, engaged in a dispute with the Pentagon over misrepresentation of his duties and the impact on his reputation, pushing for corrections through various communications. Despite specific FOIA requests, important attachments sent to the Pentagon by Elizondo demonstrating his involvement were not initially released, leading to an eventual partial disclosure by the Department of Defense after two years, but stating they would not validate the authenticity of the emails provided…
Author: John Greenewald
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GNITLBj0hM The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), tasked to investigate Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), made numerous attempts to interview UFO whistleblower David Grusch regarding his claims of U.S. Government engagement with extraterrestrial materials and technologies. These new documents were just released to The Black Vault in FOIA case 24-F-0266, which was filed on November 2, 2023, and they outline not only the timeline of events to contact Grusch, but numerous text messages and emails. The following is an overview and brief timeline, as explained in a January 8, 2024, Memorandum for Record, which was one of the documents released in…
The following was the description by the DoD about KONA BLUE. It is reproduced here, followed by the documents released. The Black Vault has had requests for material related to this since January of 2024. Those case(s) are still being processed, and the results will be posted, when available. For now, this information is posted without editorial or walkthrough. However, a video will soon be posted on The Black Vault’s YouTube Channel. Make sure you are subscribed with notifications on. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) first learned of the KONA BLUE program from interviews conducted as part of its…
After nearly a decade of waiting, The Black Vault has successfully acquired a document through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request initially filed on July 20, 2015. The response, which arrived on April 5, 2024, from the Department of Defense, delivered a detailed 76-page analysis entitled “Military Technology and the Survival of Cities.” This document, authored by Clark C. Abt in January 1963, delves into the impact of strategic weapons on urban centers and outlines defensive strategies and the role of arms control. Abt’s analysis offers an examination of how evolving military technologies could threaten urban areas, primarily focusing…
These records were provided by the family of anthologist and transparency activist Russ Kick, from his papers, facilitated by the generous assistance of Dr. Susan Maret. This is not a complete collection set of his papers, but rather, a selection of items sent to The Black Vault for digital preservation. The National Guard Bureau (NGB) plays a critical role in the defense and security of the United States. As a joint activity of the Department of Defense, the NGB serves as the channel of communication between the Departments of the Army and Air Force and the states. A recent transition book…