Today, The Black Vault received via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This agreement, signed in May of 2023, outlines the role of Mark McInerney as the “Liaison Officer Assignment” for the Department of Defense’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). Document Archive Just Released Memorandum of Agreement Sheds Light on NASA’s Liaison Role in DoD’s UFO Office AARO [7 Pages, 1.2MB]
Author: John Greenewald
On September 28, 2023, a packet of information was sent from United States Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), addressed to the Richard L. Revesz, Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. The letter outlines an urgent request, in alignment with OMB procedures, for processing a proposed information collection initiative titled “AARO Contact Form for Authorized Reporting” under an emergency clearance in accord with 5 C.F.R. § 1320.13, “Emergency Processing.” The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) is at the centerpiece of this initiative, earmarked as the conduit…
[Declassified Documents on Operation Paperclip Follow This Brief Introduction] At the twilight of World War II, as the embers of battle subsided and the world began to reimagine its new geopolitical landscape, the United States launched an audacious covert operation. Termed “Operation Paperclip,” this classified mission sought to capitalize on the scientific prowess of Nazi Germany, aiming to bolster American defense, research, and space exploration capabilities for the decades to come. Background and Objectives When the dust of World War II settled, the global powers, especially the U.S. and the Soviet Union, were already eyeing the spoils of war. Both…
In a new development concerning Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), a batch of documents and videos has emerged from the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The unexpected find came to light thanks to X user “Dr.Disclosure89 (@Docneuroeo)”, who alerted The Black Vault about this discovery. As of now, the origins of this release remain a mystery. There are two main possibilities: either CBP took the initiative to proactively disclose these materials to the public, or they were released as a result of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The Black Vault currently has multiple FOIA cases with CBP.…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKK17ifWxuQ In a recent release of documents obtained via FOIA case 23-F-0946, new information has surfaced surrounding the media-nicknamed “UFO Whistleblower,” David Grusch. Grusch, who has claimed to have knowledge regarding “non-human intelligence”—believed by many to refer to extraterrestrial beings—had made headlines with his story, yet a crucial piece of the puzzle seemed elusive: his Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review (DOPSR) submission that he, and the media, often references. The Black Vault has extensively highlighted the absence of Grusch’s actual approved DOPSR submission. While Grusch remained tight-lipped, a FOIA request filed by The Black Vault has now shed…