Feb 17<\/strong> \u2013 Skywatcher Organization Commits to Increased UAP Data Transparency<\/p>\n In a recent announcement on X<\/a>, the Skywatcher organization\u2014established by UAP Crash Retrieval Whistleblower Jake Barber\u2014declared its commitment to prioritize data accessibility. Their plan over the next 4-6 weeks includes:<\/p>\n Matthew Pines has also joined<\/a> as an independent advisor, bringing valuable insights previously shared on the DD website. We anticipate an exciting collaboration.<\/p>\n Feb 21<\/strong> \u2013 FOIA Releases Highlight AARO’s Public Transparency Issues<\/p>\n A 2023 FOIA request by John Greenewald<\/a> aimed for all completed UAP reports from AARO. Notably, during the 2024 reporting period alone, AARO had closed 175 cases. However, the DoD’s response indicated that all UAP reports are already accessible on their website, resulting in the closure of the FOIA request.<\/p>\n To date, only five reports have been made public on the AARO site, leading Greenewald to succinctly conclude: <\/p>\n “Either 1) AARO, since its inception, has only produced 5 reports, or 2) they do not want to disclose the full range of their findings.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Feb 21<\/strong> \u2013 Rep. Comer Questions Government Transparency on UAPs<\/p>\n In support of the newly established Declassification and Transparency Task Force, Rep. Comer (Chair of the Oversight Committee) expressed concerns about potential governmental opacity regarding UAP matters: <\/p>\n “I don’t believe the government has been fully honest with the American public about what might exist out there, especially concerning Area 51.<\/em>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Feb 22<\/strong> \u2013 Pentagon Initiates Investigation Into Jake Barber’s UAP Claims<\/p>\n In a statement to Liberation Times<\/a>, DoD spokesperson Susan Gough confirmed that: <\/p>\n \u201cAARO is aware of Barber’s claims and is conducting an investigation.\u201d<\/em> Barber further supported this during an interview with Jesse Michels<\/a>:\n
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\n\u201cWe are demonstrating our findings to the new AARO director, who has reviewed our videos, data, and reports.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n