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In 1973, when I began interviewing former/retired U.S. military personnel regarding their UFO experiences at nuclear weapons facilities, I didn't give much thought to the possibility that the intelligence community would take an interest in my activities.
At that point, the CIA's "Robertson Panel" Report—which recommended surveillance of American UFO-research advocacy groups—was still classified. Indeed, as far as the public knew, the only component of the U.S. government responsible for UFO-related matters was the Air Force.
However, that myth slowly faded away as classified documents began to be pried loose for public inspection via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). By the early-1980s, the involvement of the FBI, the CIA, and the NSA in the collection of UFO-related data had been firmly established
Recent Russian Newspaper Article Discusses UFO Incidents at Soviet and American Nuclear Weapons Sites
originally posted by: DJW001
a reply to: 727Sky
During the 1950s and 60s, UFOs were considered genuine national security threats, so the government actually would monitor UFO researchers. Since the 1970s, UFO researchers have flattered themselves by believing the government still cared enough about them to spy on them.
The old methods are too crude nowadays.....
originally posted by: DJW001
a reply to: 727Sky
During the 1950s and 60s, UFOs were considered genuine national security threats, so the government actually would monitor UFO researchers.
Since the 1970s, UFO researchers have flattered themselves by believing the government still cared enough about them to spy on them.
originally posted by: DJW001
a reply to: 727Sky
During the 1950s and 60s, UFOs were considered genuine national security threats, so the government actually would monitor UFO researchers. Since the 1970s, UFO researchers have flattered themselves by believing the government still cared enough about them to spy on them.