A former military intelligence officer, turned whistleblower, has recently revealed in a congressional hearing that Congress has been kept in the dark about unidentified anomalous phenomena, commonly known as UAPs or UFOs. The whistleblower, David Grusch, who had a distinguished 14-year career in the Air Force and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, disclosed that executive branch agencies have been withholding information about these mysterious objects for decades.
Decades-Long UFO Program Concealed:
David Grusch, who previously served on two Pentagon task forces investigating UAPs, unveiled a highly secretive 'multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse-engineering program.' The covert nature of this initiative has prevented public awareness and congressional oversight, raising concerns about transparency.
Allegations of Misappropriation and Denial of Access:
Grusch alleged that he was denied access to classified programs despite his role as a representative on UAP-related task forces. Furthermore, he accused the military of misappropriating funds to shield these operations from congressional scrutiny.
Testimonies of Firsthand Experiences:
Joining Grusch at the House Oversight Committee's national security subcommittee were two former fighter pilots, Ryan Graves and David Fravor, who had firsthand experiences with UAPs during their service. Both pilots stressed the need for better reporting systems and greater transparency in addressing UAP encounters.
Pentagon's Investigation and Inadequate Reporting:
Congress established the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to investigate UAP incidents. As of May, approximately 800 reports of UAPs have been examined, with some remaining unexplained. The witnesses emphasized that the current reporting systems were inadequate to handle such phenomena.
Bipartisan Calls for Disclosure:
Lawmakers from both parties expressed their determination to demand more transparency from the military and intelligence agencies. A bipartisan group of senators, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, introduced an amendment to require executive branch agencies to disclose UAP records, citing potential national security threats.
The recent congressional hearing featuring David Grusch's revelations, along with testimonies from pilots Ryan Graves and David Fravor, has ignited a call for greater transparency regarding UAP encounters. As Congress seeks answers and legislative action, the American public awaits the possibility of uncovering a hidden chapter in the history of UFO research and encounters.