Retired Maj. David Grusch, a former Air Force intelligence officer, testified to a House Oversight subcommittee on Wednesday that the U.S. has been involved in a prolonged program of retrieving and reverse engineering unidentified flying objects (UFOs), a claim refuted by the Pentagon.
Grusch’s role in identifying classified programs related to a government task force on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) in 2019 led him to uncover a multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse engineering program. According to Grusch, the U.S. has likely been aware of “non-human” activity since the 1930s.
The Pentagon, denying Grusch’s claims, issued a statement stating that no verifiable information has been found to substantiate the existence of such programs currently or in the past.
After coming forward, Grusch identifies himself as a government whistleblower and alleges retaliatory action against him, both professionally and personally. He refrained from elaborating on the specifics, citing an ongoing investigation.
This testimony adds a new dimension to the ongoing debate on the transparency and reporting systems related to UAP sightings and their potential implications on national security.
As personal injury bloggers, we often address different aspects of whistleblower protection and the potential legal implications arising from such cases. This particular situation serves as a potent reminder of the need for robust protections for whistleblowers and the importance of transparency in government operations.