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733667-001-009-0021

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding observations of lights and objects in the sky, potentially related to UAP sightings. The dialogue includes descriptions of changing intensities of lights and comparisons to patterns seen in a newspaper.
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2024 Annual Report

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2024 Annual Report from the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) details UAP incidents and findings from May 1, 2023, to June 1, 2024. A total of 757 UAP reports were received, with 485 incidents occurring during the reporting period. Most cases were resolved to prosaic objects, and no evidence of extraterrestrial activity was found. The report em…
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733667-001-011-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains selected materials related to the FAA investigation of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, statements from air traffic controllers, and explanations regarding uncorrelated radar signals.
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AARO Presentation for NASA

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The AARO presentation for NASA outlines the UAP mission and reporting trends from 1996 to 2023, detailing UAP characteristics, performance signatures, and recommendations for collaboration between AARO and NASA in UAP detection and analysis.
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733667-001-011-0003

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The FAA released documents regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed. Analysis revealed that the radar anomaly was a split return from the JAL aircraft, not another aircraft.
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733667-001-011-0017

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of an interview regarding UAP sightings by a pilot. The pilot describes seeing a 'mothership' during a cargo flight near Formosa and mentions a subsequent sighting of bright lights in the sky.
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733667-001-011-0044

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…aptain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual sightings and radar detection of a large, round object that was not visible on ground radar.
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733667-001-011-0070

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The document appears to be a transcription of a conversation regarding observations of lights and objects in the sky, possibly related to UAP sightings. The dialogue includes descriptions of changing light intensities and references to a newspaper article in Anchorage that depicts a similar pattern.
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[01/16/1999-12/21/1999] — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
",~RMS Email System Page 1 of3 RECORD TYPE: FEDERAL (NOTES MAIL) CREATOR: The Kairos <thekairos@the-word-is-truth.org> The Kairos <thekairos@the-wo CREATION DATE!TIME:16-JAN-1999 15:32:49.00 SUBJECT: The Truth TEXT: Hello friend, My name is Joseph P. Firmage. You are receiving this message either because you have visited my Internet book site at www.TheWordl…
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733667-001-012-0002

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This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding an unidentified traffic sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It indicates that radar data did not confirm the reported traffic and mentions ongoing checks for further information.
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[08/07/1996-08/09/1996] — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
320B8A II.FIN Page 1 of3 MSMail DATE-TIME 09 August 96.14:38 FROM Marsh, Thomas S. CLASSIFICATION UNCLASSIFIED SUBJECT I wonder what the rents are like .... [UNCLASSIFIED] TO Alijanil, Leyla Bakke, Kyle D. Carter, Michael E. Hasman, Thom~s M. CARBON COPY. NO CC's on THIS MESSAGE TEXT BODY CRESTONE, Colo. CAP) This'Shangri-la for New Age spiritualists, carved…
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733667-001-018-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Anthony M. Wylie, a Quality Assurance Specialist at the FAA, regarding the radar data analysis of the JL1628 incident that occurred on November 18, 1986, near Fairbanks, Alaska. Wylie reports that he found no unusual radar targets associated with the sighting.
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[08/07/1996 - 08/09/1996] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
32095C9F.FfN Page 1 of 3 MS Mail DATE-TIME 07 August 96 20:19 FROM Marsh, Thomas S. CLASSIFICA TION UNCLASSIFIED SUBJECT I've been there ... [UNCLASSIFIED] TO Alijanil, Leyla Bakke, Kyle D. Carter, Michael E. Hasman, Thomas M. CARBON_COPY NO CC's on THIS MESSAGE TEXT_BODY '°'Alien Believers Think Missing Man Abducted By Supernatural Force< '°'Eds: story move…
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733667-001-018-0016

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Anthony M. Wylie, a Quality Assurance Specialist at the Federal Aviation Administration, regarding the radar data analysis of an incident involving flight JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986.
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[02/20/1998 - 08/08/2000] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
350E335C.FINPage 1 of 10 Exchange Mail DATE-TIME 2/20/98 1:34:51 PM FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBJECT TO CARBON COPY TEXT BODY Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 19, 1998 http://classified/email/data_source/exchange/non-record/cd030/febl998/350e335c.html1/5/2010 Private Residence West Orange, New Jersey REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT TO DNC DIN…
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733667-001-019-0049

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 40% Original ↗
… possibly related to radar or tracking systems. The text is fragmented and lacks clear context, making it difficult to ascertain specific details about UAP/UFO sightings or incidents.
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UAP BLUF attachment release in full

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
1 Lead Staff Members: Daryl Johnson, DSO/SOSB 1. Reason for the briefing: ☐Information Meeting ☒Decision/Alignment Meeting ☐Other ________________ 2. Subject of the briefing: Updating flyover reporting guidance for SIDs to include Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP)and potential impacts to Enhanced Weapons Rule reporting requirements 3. Bottom Line Up Fr…