Disclosure Diaries Update #80

In a post on X, the Skywatcher group (formed by UAP Crash Retrieval Whistleblower Jake Barber), they have stated their intention to "focus on exactly what everyone wants: data."

In the coming 4-6 weeks, they aim to disseminate:

1. A video interview and analysis of NEW UAP data (including multiple videos) captured by the Skywatcher team, and an elaboration on our data collection and analysis strategy moving forward. No, this is not cell phone footage.
2. A proposed “Stages of Disclosure” framework compiled by our team of advisors that we can collectively use to reference and gauge progress based on existing and future releases.
3. An independent analysis of the full dataset conducted by a qualified third party. We are currently open to proposals and suggestions for groups to work with to conduct this analysis. Please DM us if you have a qualified lead or suggestion.

Notably, Matthew Pines has joined as an independent advisor to the organisation. Pines' perspectives have previously been shared on the DD website , and this author looks forward to seeing how this relationship will come to fruition in the coming weeks.

A 2023 FOIA submission from John Greenewald requested all completed UAP reports issued by AARO. For reference, AAROs 2024 report stated that – during that reporting period alone – they had 175 cases set to close.

However, the DoD response indicated that all UAP reports (identified or unidentified) have already been published on their website and the FOIA request was closed.

To date, just 5 reports have been published on the AARO website. This leaves 2 conclusions, as Greenewald succinctly summarises:

"Either 1) AARO, since its creation, has only created 5 reports. Or, 2) they don't want to show you all of their reports."

Speaking in support of the newly founded Declassification and Transparency Task Force, Rep. Comer (Chairman of the Oversight Committee) suggested his belief that there may be more to the UAP topic than meets the eye:

"I don't think the Government has been 100% truthful with the American people about what may or may not exist out there, especially in Area 51"

In an exchange with Liberation Times, DoD spokesperson Susan Gough told indicated that:

“AARO is aware of Barber's claims and is investigating them.”

Barber himself corroborated this during an interview with Jesse Michels:

“We're conducting demonstrations for the new director of AARO. They are fully privy to our work—they've seen our videos, our data, and our report.”

Speaking with Askapol, Sen. Rounds indicated that once the legislative agenda comes back into focus, the UAPDA language will be back on the table:

Askapol: “But you’d imagine once the NDAA picks up again, you guys will be offering [the UAPDA] again?”

Sen. Rounds: “Yes....At least I intend to.”

• The Declassification & Transparency Task Force sent letters to the heads of the Defense and State departments, and to the Director of the CIA, requesting briefings on UAP-related documents by Feb. 18.
• Age of Disclosure, a UAP documentary featuring 20+ high profile officials, is scheduled to premiere on March 9th
• In the coming weeks, the Skywatcher group has pledged to release:
  "1. A video interview and analysis of NEW UAP data (including multiple videos) captured by the Skywatcher team, and an elaboration on our data collection and analysis strategy moving forward. No, this is not cell phone footage.
  2. A proposed “Stages of Disclosure” framework compiled by our team of advisors that we can collectively use to reference and gauge progress based on existing and future releases.
  3. An independent analysis of the full dataset conducted by a qualified third party. We are currently open to proposals and suggestions for groups to work with to conduct this analysis. Please DM us if you have a qualified lead or suggestion."

• Following the UAP hearing on the 26th of July, Members of Congress have called for a select committee with subpoena authority, to “go about the task of collecting information from the Pentagon and elsewhere” on unidentified flying objects. There have been conflicting messages from various Members of Congress on whether this is likely to happen anytime soon.
  
  Note – a select subcommittee was formally requested on March 13th. Rep. Burlison reiterated a desire to establish such a committee on Nov 13 2024.
• Reps. Moskowitz, Luna, and Burchett have repeatedly stated their intent to hold field hearings to overcome stonewalling from the Pentagon and military establishment
  
  "I think we [Congress] should try to get into one of these places [housing UAP evidence]...and if they won't let us in I think we should have a field hearing right outside the building...and the military will have to explain why that is." – Rep. Moskowitz (D)
  
  It is currently unknown when exactly we might expect that to occur, however as of Jan 12 – Rep. Luna confirmed: "I feel confident that we have enough evidence to move forward with our first field hearing. @mattgaetz @JaredEMoskowitz @timburchett . We will be announcing details soon."
• Several journalists have indicated that first-hand witnesses of the alleged UAP legacy programs are in the process of providing testimony/evidence to the relevant authorities (e.g. the IC IG) and/or are on the verge of making public statements in the near future (Example 1, example 2, example 3, example 4)
• David Grusch has received additional clearances through DOPSR to discuss some of his (alleged) first-hand knowledge of Legacy programs. He has mentioned he may be covering more of this information in an upcoming Op-Ed
• Skywatcher aims to host a UAP summoning event in March-May for an audience of 50-100 people