The Pentagon stated that they have not found any concrete evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity, or technology. Despite this, a former Pentagon official claimed in a Congressional hearing that evidence exists proving that “we are not alone in the cosmos.” The Department of Defense submitted its fiscal year 2024 annual report on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) to Congress, revealing that the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has received over 1,600 UAP reports since its establishment in July 2022. Of these reports, 757 were received just in the past year, with hundreds of cases being resolved and identified as objects such as balloons, birds, drones, satellites, and aircraft. However, over 900 reports lacked sufficient data for analysis and remain in an active archive for potential future investigation.
Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh emphasized that only a small percentage of reports to AARO are potentially anomalous and require significant time, resources, and focus. Singh clarified that the department has not found any verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity, or technology. There have been no cases resolved by AARO pointing to advanced capabilities or breakthrough technologies. Additionally, she responded to questions about accusations regarding the department holding remains of aliens or signs of extraterrestrial life by stating that she was not aware of any such evidence.
Former head of the Defense Department’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), Luiz Elizondo, testified before Congress alleging that excessive secrecy within the government has led to misdeeds against loyal civil servants, military personnel, and the public in order to suppress the truth about extraterrestrial beings and activity. He called the group perpetuating this secrecy a “cabal” and urged Congress to enact legislation protecting whistleblowers who may have evidence about government operations. Elizondo’s testimony was part of a larger effort by lawmakers to investigate UAPs and determine if elements within the government are unlawfully withholding evidence from Congress.
During the Congressional hearing, retired U.S. Navy rear admiral Dr. Tim Gallaudet recounted an incident aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier where personnel had a run-in with UAPs during a military exercise. He received an urgent email from the operations officer of Fleet Forces Command about near-midair collisions caused by UAPs, along with a video known as the “Go Fast” video captured by a Navy F/A-18 aircraft participating in the exercise. The next day, the email disappeared from his account and those of other recipients without explanation, and the incident was never discussed again by the commander of Fleet Forces and his operations officer.
The hearing aimed to shed light on UAPs and determine if any evidence is being withheld from Congress by elements within the government. While the Pentagon maintains that there is no verified evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity, or technology, the testimonies of individuals like Luiz Elizondo and Dr. Tim Gallaudet suggest that more investigation is needed to fully understand the phenomena. The debate surrounding UAPs continues, with Congress considering potential legislation to protect whistleblowers and ensure transparency regarding any potential extraterrestrial encounters.
