Pentagon releases new files on UFOs for public review
The Pentagon has released a batch of previously classified files related to unidentified flying objects. This release follows a directive for agencies to declassify such documents. (sources: bbc, nytimes, usatoday, nbcnews, aljazeera)
The Pentagon has made available an initial group of UFO files that span several decades. The public is encouraged to review these documents and form their own conclusions.
- The released files document various reports of UFO sightings and encounters.
- This release is part of a broader effort to declassify government information on unidentified flying objects.
- The files were previously kept secret and have been sought after by the UFO community for years.
Why it matters
The release of these files may provide new insights into unidentified aerial phenomena and contribute to ongoing discussions about national security and public interest.
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