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The Black Vault | U.S. Navy Says ALL UAP/UFO Videos Are Classified And Exempt From Release | Sept. 13, 2022

Source: theblackvault.com

 

Since December of 2017, two videos that surfaced of alleged Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings captivated the world. Months later, a third was released that only increased public interest into the topic, but also strengthened their voice for transparency about the mysterious phenomena.

Even though the military said they were not cleared for public dissemination and considered leaked, the Navy later would officially release copies of the same in April of 2020 to satisfy public curiosity and calls for transparency. But, how many other videos were there?

At that moment, The Black Vault aimed to find out just that.

So, in April of 2020, The Black Vault began a pursuit to have the U.S. Navy release ALL of their videos that held a UAP designation. And after nearly two and a half years, the untold number of videos with that UAP designation have been fully denied due to national security concerns.

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The Black Vault | Internal Navy Document Reveals Previously Unknown UFO/UAP Encounter & Senate Briefing by F-18 Pilot | Nov. 16, 2021

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For the past two years, The Black Vault has chased an internal Navy document which referenced an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) briefing of some kind, but there were little details to go on. However, after multiple FOIA requests, and after fighting an initial false “no records” denial to get it, the record has finally been released.

The document revealed a previously unknown briefing for staff members of the Senate Armed Services Committee by an F/A-18 pilot who encountered a UFO while operating in the airspace off the U.S. east coast. That briefing, along with the specific encounter itself, both appear to have never been revealed to the general public before.

The Black Vault | FOIA Document Updates and OPEN LINES | Aug. 22, 2021

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There are all sorts of things to talk about, and I am sure some of you may be most interested in some of the TV series appearing in the past couple weeks, such as the JJ Abrams Showtime docu-series; the Tucker Carlson documentary on Fox Nation; and much more. -theblackvault.com

The Black Vault | The UAP Report & the Luis Elizondo E-Mail Story Debacle UPDATES | July 19, 2021

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Last Friday, July 16, 2021, The Black Vault published two stories which resulted in quite a lot of controversy and questions.

First, the more controversial of the two, was the story that the CLASSIFIED version of the UAP report submitted to Congress, was only 17 pages. This clearly contradicts numerous estimates given by people over the past few weeks, so naturally, this cause a bit of an uproar.

Although The Black Vault doesn't endorse this newest revelation, it does require evidence to negate it. Up until now, no one has produced a verifiable source or official anything that can discount the 17-page revelation. This live stream will go over the story, and take your questions!

The other story published later that day, is related to the Luis Elizondo e-mail debacle, in which it was discovered by The Black Vault that all of Elizondo's e-mails (along with chat transcripts, attachments, calendars etc.) have been destroyed, likely YEARS prior to when they were supposed to.

This second story issued an update, which brought along with it an entirely new, and arguably much bigger, revelation about records retention and DoD record keeping.

Show Notes:
Length Confirmed of Classified UAP Report by Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)

Data Destruction Reveals Larger Issue with DoD Records Retention

The Black Vault | Preliminary Thoughts about the Preliminary Assessment on UAPs RELEASED TODAY | June 26, 2021

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These are just some PRELIMINARY thoughts about the UFO/UAP report released TODAY by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

A more structured outline/presentation may be set for next week, but for now, I thought it would kind of be fun to go over it together, fresh after it was released. Comment below if you want even more of a deep dive into this. 

180 days - if you're anything like me, you've been waiting for THIS DAY for at least... 180 days.
Now, it's here. And was it all worth the wait?
What's up everyone, John Greenewald, Jr. here, founder and creator of The Black Vault.
That's right, the UFO or UAP or whatever you want to call them report is here. And, I'll go over just some key points about it.

Because that report, all whopping 9 pages of it, is the subject of this quick blast.

The Black Vault Live | Updates / AMA / Open Lines | June 13, 2021

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The Black Vault | Luis Elizondo On His E-Mails, DoD/OIG UAP Evaluation, and MUCH MORE | June 1, 2021

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Just days ago, The Black Vault released a story that confirmed the e-mails of Luis Elizondo… have all been destroyed by the Department of Defense. This paper trail that is now gone for good would likely not only consist of e-mails, but all attachments, scheduled tasks, calendars, chat transcripts and other communications that spanned nearly a decade.

After months of seeking the proper authorization for the DoD to do this; there was nothing found. When asked, the Pentagon couldn’t cite authorization either, even after two months of asking. In fact, documented protocol proves that this material should likely have been saved until at least October 4, 2024, if not, possibly even being mandated to be saved indefinitely.

With this crucial evidence seemingly destroyed, stepping into the Vault today, is Luis Elizondo himself. Now hear from him on what truly was lost; how he feels about it; and what the next steps may be.

The Black Vault | Pentagon Now Admits AATIP Utilized UAP / UFO Reports | May 23, 2021

Source: theblackvault.com

 

Since December of 2017, the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, or AATIP, has long been touted as a “Secret Pentagon UFO Study” which lasted from 2008 – 2012. However, that has not always been the case to the Pentagon. 

In a series of conflicting and confusing statements since 2017, the official position of the Department of Defense (DoD) has gone from confirming it was a UFO program, to saying no it was not, to now saying it still was not a UFO program, but it did utilize UFO (or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena / UAP) reports during its research stages. Read More

The Black Vault | Confusion Surrounds Leaked UFO Images; Pentagon Declines to Comment | April 22, 2021

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Two weeks ago, investigative journalist George Knapp and documentary filmmaker Jeremy Corbell published multiple "leaked" photographs of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), along with a night-vision video which showed triangle-shaped (reported as "pyramid" shaped) objects in the sky.

The story was that these visuals were collected by the "UAP Task Force," which investigates encounters with unknown objects.

Just days later, The Black Vault originally broke the story that the Pentagon authenticated all the photographs and visuals from those two stories, and confirmed they were taken by Navy personnel.

However, part of that confirmation seems to have been either walked back by the Pentagon, or at the very least, is the capstone of much unneeded confusion on the part of the Department of Defense (DOD).

This confusion stems from unclear statements that were never clarified or corrected, despite numerous opportunities to do so. The Black Vault has decided to publish all communications, since all are public record and subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). -theblackvault.com

Show Notes:
Confusion Surrounds Leaked UFO Images; Pentagon Declines to Comment

The Black Vault | NEW UFO/UAP Photographs Leaked: A Breakdown | April 8, 2021

Source: theblackvault.com



On April 6, 2021, new "UFO/UAP Photographs" leaked out, as reported by George Knapp and MysteryWire.com! Sounds fun and exciting, but is it?

This video is a breakdown of what happened, along with a thought experiment on why stories like this, can be more problematic than helpful.

It may not resonate with everyone, but bloggers/journalists and whomever have the ultimate power that with the simple omission of the whole story, and the fluffing of actual facts, their reporting will take a life of its own. As a result, creating a story that is not necessarily true or accurate.

Should we have absolute trust in ANY blogger/journalist/website? No. Questioning is healthy, and ensures we the people are getting the full and true story whether it be questioning the mainstream media, the military, or the government. Not doing so, ensures the public stays partially in the dark, and with that, potentially creates a false narrative that can do more damage in the future.

Sources used in articles can and should be protected if they need to be. But VERIFIABLE EVIDENCE should be there to back it all up.

What's that all mean? Check out the thought experiment in this video, and comment below. -theblackvault.com

The Black Vault | Former Director of the CIA, James Woolsey on the Cold War, JFK Assassination & UFOs | April 3, 2021

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At exactly 12:30 pm, while riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald.

In the decades since, conspiracy theories have flourished about what really happened that day. And even in 2021, numerous documents remain classified and hidden from the public which may reveal more of the story. Yet, the U.S. government won’t let you see them.

Although no one has conclusively solved this mystery beyond a shadow of a doubt – my guest today thinks he may be able to do just that. Ambassador James Woolsey, the former Director of the CIA under President Bill Clinton, is about to step into the Vault.

In his new book entitled Operation Dragon, he makes his case for what he feels is a “codified” message embedded within the Warren Commission report. Once deciphered, he believes it tells us exactly who was behind the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Oh yeah, and you don’t think I would get a guest like this without asking about UFOs, do you? Because that is all on the table. -The Black Vault

The Black Vault | The Coming 2021 UAP/UFO Report: A Historical Perspective | March 23, 2021

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Beginning in December of 2017, rumors of a "Secret Pentagon UFO Study" was reported by the mainstream media. The result was an avalanche of UFO stories throughout the next couple of years; each one increasing the hope that Disclosure of some sort of alien existence, was about to become reality.

As a result, Congress wanted answers.

Now? They will get them from the intelligence community in mid 2021. But will it all be public knowledge, or just something for our elected leaders behind closed doors?

And what, if anything, will be revealed?

It may just be that the 1960s foreshadowed what might expect. But, is that a good thing? Stay tuned -- you're about to journey inside The Black Vault.

Show Notes:
Gerald Ford Presidential Library UFO Documents
The Road to a Congressional UFO Hearing, 1960’s Style
Hearings Before and Special Reports Made by Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on Subjects Affecting the Naval and Military Establishments, 1966 (Full Congressional Hearing Transcript)
Here Are The Navy Pilot Reports From Encounters With Mysterious Aircraft Off The East Coast

The Black Vault | Former Director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe, on UFOs | March 20, 2021

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He was the Director of National Intelligence - the government official that overlooks the entire United States Intelligence Community.

There is no doubt that America sure has its secrets; and whomever fills that spot, likely knows them all.

John Ratcliffe, who served as the director from May of 2020 to the end of President Donald Trump's term in office in January of 2021, just laid some bombshell claims about UFOs in a recent interview with FoxNews.

Here's what he said and what it might mean. Stay tuned... you're about to journey Beyond The Black Vault. -theblackvault.com

The Black Vault | Live Updates, Open Call in Lines! | Feb. 21, 2021

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Last minute surprise live stream. Find out about the articles published TODAY!

The Black Vault | Did the Pentagon just admit to having UFO Debris? (Spoiler Alert: No) - Here's what REALLY happened | Feb. 10, 2021

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So frustrating to have to do a video like this, but as traction grows today on various social media platforms about a story that just surfaced rooted with a FOIA request response - I felt a video was in order.

Wild sensationalized headlines and misinterpreted FOIA results has all landed a new UFO story that is, well, just not accurate. Although at the recording of this, mainstream media coverage has not commenced, the blog in question has found itself posted throughout multiple social networks such as Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter; all resulting in many questions.

This is addressing the rumor, while adding a few more tidbits about AAWSAP that you may not be aware of. -theblackvault.com

The Black Vault | The CIA and UFOs: Inside the Release of the CIA’s UFO Records | Jan. 17, 2021

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Nearly a quarter of a century ago, The Black Vault was born.

I was fifteen years old when I started what you’re seeing now, and it was at that same age back in 1996, that the CIA quickly found out the name John Greenewald.

I tried to gain access to documents on UFOs that the CIA had already released to the public at the time, but the CIA pushed back on my efforts by charging me money to get them. And that was money I just didn’t have as a teenager.

So, I switched gears. I targeted the information the CIA had never released before. It was more recent, and quite possibly more interesting. But I had no idea what else they would have in store for me.

In an in-depth and convoluted tale that stretch over the course of years, The Black Vault would finally pry loose thousands of UFO related documents that at the time, had never seen the light of day before.

And recently, a data CD-ROM also obtained from the CIA by The Black Vault which compiled most of these records, was put online in effort to make the most simplistic and straight forward way to download them all at once for public consumption.

And the internet… went wild.

It took only a few days for The Black Vault’s servers to be hit more than 101,000,000 times by nearly 1.7 million people. A record hit of traffic ever logged in 25 years of operation.

What is in these records? Why is the public so fascinated? And WHAT did the media get wrong?

Stay tuned – you’re about to journey INSIDE THE BLACK VAULT.

Show Notes:

UFOs: The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Collection
Vice News: You Can Now Easily Download All CIA UFO Documents to Date
The Black Vault: "All UFO Documents From..." Collection
Dr. Leon Davidson's FBI Files
The FULL Robertson Panel Report
Chief Armed Forces Medical Examiner Saved One Single 1994 UFO Article – This Was It -

Luis Elizondo and John Greenewald, Jr. | 1 on 1 | Jan. 3, 2021

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In October of 2017, this counterintelligence officer and trained special agent by the name of Luis Elizondo, stepped out of the shadowed halls of the Pentagon and into the public spotlight. Whether he intended it or not, by doing so he would become an instant celebrity to UFO enthusiasts for saying something that would soon shake the entire world.

Luis Elizondo: “By far the most interesting effort I was involved with was the topic of advanced aerial threats. For nearly the last decade, I ran a sensitive aerospace threat identification program focusing on unidentified aerial technologies. It was in this position I learned that the phenomena is indeed real.”

Within minutes of speaking these words, The Black Vault used this once insider information to file numerous Freedom of Information Act requests to see what documents could be dug up. The idea was that in the eyes of the law -- if this former government agent was talking about it – the documents may just be ripe for the pickin’ if one were to ask for them. So that’s exactly what I did.

This unfolding saga brought me hope that after more than 20 years of pushing for the truth, the veil of secrecy surrounding the UFO phenomenon might just be lifting once and for all – and things were drastically changing.

Evidence of that change was revealed just two months after Elizondo stepped foot on that stage. That is when the mainstream media covered Elizondo, and his story, was a viral sensation all over the world.

But as excitement exploded worldwide about this “Secret Pentagon UFO Study” known as the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program or AATIP; controversy had already begun to percolate inside The Black Vault about what was really going on.

Just three weeks prior to the NY Times running their now world-famous headline; the Pentagon told The Black Vault they had no records on any program that Elizondo had described. Not a single piece of evidence whatsoever.

A couple months after that; the Navy denied they gave anything to the AATIP program, despite what Elizondo had claimed.

And then just months after that; the Pentagon issued a statement that was the most damning of all. They claimed that Elizondo “had no assigned responsibilities” on the AATIP program that he had brought to light.

As the months, and years, passed since the initial headlines; The Black Vault became highly critical of Elizondo’s claims. That is not a popular stance to take, and as social media can easily prove, that type of stance can come with a little bit of heat!

But it wasn’t just Elizondo on the receiving end of criticism. The Pentagon and the entire U.S. government has had a history of covering up UFO data for decades; and it appeared that’s what they may have been doing again. But to what extent?

My guest today, is the man who started it all… Luis Elizondo himself. Despite The Black Vault’s criticism, and admittedly the nitpicking of every detail in order to find the absolute truth, Elizondo has agreed to step into the Vault and share his side of the story in a special one on one interview. -theblackvault.com

Stephen Bassett | The Road To UFO Disclosure | The Black Vault | Nov. 10. 2020

Source: theblackvault.com, paradigmresearchgroup.org, citizenhearing.org



The year is 2020.

It has brought us a global pandemic; riots in the streets of America; and a Presidential impeachment trial that turned the United States upside down. But in between those world changing events – the UFO phenomenon has increasingly been given more credibility and more serious exposure on the nightly news programs.

But maybe most of all – the phenomena has revealed itself again to be not only worthy of scientific scrutiny but also worthy of respect by the general public.

My guest today is Stephen Bassett. For nearly 25 years, he has aimed to end what he calls a “government-imposed truth embargo behind extraterrestrial related phenomena.” He organized a Citizen Hearing on Disclosure at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. and he spearheaded political initiatives that injected the ET issue into the 2016 Presidential campaign.

Pending lawsuits and controversy aside, with a new Presidential administration about to take over, how – if at all -- will that change the landscape for the UFO issue that has picked up steam in the past couple of years? -theblackvault.com

The Black Vault | Dr. Hal Puthoff and the Leaked MJ-12 Crash Retrieval Document | June 22, 2020

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Dr. Hal Puthoff, theoretical physicist and government contractor, made waves in 2018 when he referenced a "leaked" document detailing UFO crash retrievals.

Now, it is believed the document is known. But if this is the document Dr. Puthoff referenced... is it even real?

You decide as I dig in to the four page record. -theblackvault.com

NSA Source Document #1:
https://www.nsa.gov/Portals/70/documents/news-features/declassified-documents/friedman-documents/reports-research/FOLDER_136/41717119075642.pdf

NSA Source Document #2:
https://www.nsa.gov/Portals/70/documents/news-features/declassified-documents/cryptologic-histories/EC-121.pdf

CIA Source Document #1:
https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000278406.pdf

The Black Vault | The U.S. Air Force & UFOs | June 14, 2020

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The subject of UFOs have dominated the headlines these past few years. As a result, The Navy has officially released three videos that depict what they say, are UFOs, and now the mainstream media seems to take the topic seriously.

Yet, the United States Air Force, the military branch with the highest level of air dominance and presence, is mysteriously quiet about the issue of UFOs, or what the Navy now refers to them as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAPs.

Why? The Navy has drafted new guidelines, captured video, and has openly admitted that the entire situation is a concern.

Despite all of that, the Air Force continues to deny any interest, and new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) responses just came in to The Black Vault that only add more confusion to the mix.

What did the Air Force say? -theblackvault.com

Show Notes:
-- Air Force Instruction 10-206 – The Vanishing UFO Regulation -

-- Navy Officially Releases UFO/UAP Videos; Calls Them “Historical” -
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