A collection of videos capturing unidentified flying objects (UFOs) has recently been released by federal law enforcement, including never-before-seen footage. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), responsible for national security, uploaded 10 videos showcasing strange crafts moving in unconventional patterns in the sky. These videos, uploaded without prior notice or much information, were discovered by UFO enthusiasts and online investigators. The footage includes a fighter jet being pursued by a perplexing flying orb, a propeller-powered hang-glider, and another floating orb near a parked truck. However, the release of these videos has generated more questions than answers due to a lack of details and redacted information regarding the time and location of the sightings.
This video release comes in the midst of increasing attention on UFOs within the corridors of power in Washington. Congressional hearings, legislations, and the establishment of new government offices are all dedicated to investigating these aerial mysteries. Some former senior US intelligence officials even consider these sightings as a national security issue. The release by US Customs and Border Patrol confirms the authenticity of a thermal UFO video leaked in 2015, known as the April 25, 2013 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico UFO video. This video was investigated by the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies and has now been officially recognized by the US government as an unidentified object.
These videos were made public through a dedicated site for agency records under the US Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Alongside the videos, a 389-page PDF document was released, including thermal videos, security recordings, news clippings, and internal emails discussing UFO cases within the agency. The release of these materials is considered significant as it provides the public with insights into what military personnel encounter worldwide.
Chris Mellon, a former official with the Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, praises US Customs for their transparency in releasing these videos. He acknowledges that the Department of Defense receives 50 to 100 UFO reports each month, emphasizing that this is a global phenomenon. However, UFO skeptics, such as Mick West, argue that most of these videos are not new or interesting, as some had been leaked unofficially before. West points out that several videos depict ambiguous white dots that could be ordinary objects like balloons or plastic bags.
While the release of the videos sheds some light on the UFO phenomenon, there are still pages of the document that remain redacted, using legal exemptions under the FOIA law. This raises the challenge of understanding the context of the videos without dates, times, personnel information, or recording equipment details.
Former DOD intelligence official Chris Mellon highlights the importance of these videos in highlighting the challenges faced in monitoring and controlling airspace. He mentions the Chinese spy balloon incident and the increasing use of drones as examples of threats that weaken official reporting due to the stigma surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena. Mellon hopes that the Defense Department and Intelligence Community pay attention to these videos, as they possess similar unclassified videos that should be made public. However, he questions the legality of the Pentagon’s new classification standards for UAP or UFO videos.
In addition to the video release, the Pentagon has shared information about the most commonly reported UFO characteristics. Based on reported sightings, the typical UFO is described as round-shaped, white or silver in color, with a size ranging from 3 to 13 feet. It usually flies at a height slightly below commercial planes. The Pentagon has also released a hotspot map indicating the locations of reported UFO sightings, including Japan and the Middle East.
Overall, this recent release of UFO videos by US Customs and Border Protection has generated intrigue and debate among UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike. The videos provide a glimpse into the unexplained aerial phenomena, while also raising questions about the government’s stance and efforts to investigate these sightings.
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