Department of War Releases Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files in Historic Transparency Effort

Today, the Department of War announced the initial release of new, never-before-seen files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). This interagency effort includes The White House, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Department of Energy (DOE), the DOW's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and additional components of U.S. intelligence agencies. The collection will be housed on WAR.GOV/UFO and additional files will be released by the Department of War on a rolling basis.

This release follows the direction of President Donald J. Trump to begin the process of identifying and declassifying government files related to UAP in the interest of total transparency. No other President or administration in history has followed through on this level of UAP transparency.

The American people can now access the federal government's declassified UAP files instantly. The latest UAP videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire United States government are all in one place – no clearance required. While past administrations sought to discredit or dissuade the American people, President Trump is focused on providing maximum transparency to the public, who can ultimately make up their own minds about the information contained in these files.

The American people have asked for more transparency on these topics, and President Trump is delivering. While all of the files have been reviewed for security purposes, many of the materials have not yet been analyzed for resolution of any anomalies.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth: "The Department of War is in lockstep with President Trump to bring unprecedented transparency regarding our government's understanding of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves. This release of declassified documents demonstrates the Trump Administration's earnest commitment to unprecedented transparency."

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard: "The American people have long sought transparency about the government's knowledge of unidentified anomalous phenomena. Under President Trump's leadership, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is actively coordinating the Intelligence Community's declassification efforts with the Department of War to ensure a careful, comprehensive, and unprecedented review of our holdings to provide the American people with maximum transparency. Today's release is the first in what will be an ongoing joint declassification and release effort."

FBI Director Kash Patel: "The FBI is proud to stand alongside President Trump and our interagency partners in this landmark release of UAP records. For the first time in history, the American people have unfettered access to declassified government files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon - a level of transparency that no prior administration has delivered. The FBI remains committed to supporting this rolling declassification effort with the same rigor and integrity we bring to every national security matter. As these files continue to be reviewed and released, the American people can be confident that their security remains our highest priority."

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman: "I applaud President Trump's whole-of-government effort to bring greater transparency to the American people on unidentified anomalous phenomena. At NASA, our job is to bring the brightest minds and most advanced scientific instruments to bear, follow the data, and share what we learn. We will remain candid about what we know to be true, what we have yet to understand, and all that remains to be discovered. Exploration and the pursuit of knowledge are core to NASA's mission as we endeavor to unlock the secrets of the universe."

WAR.GOV/UFO is a dedicated Department of War webpage to stay up to date with the latest UAP file releases.

“Well some parts of the country are well, some are not. I’m glad you live in a part that functions. I guess you don’t mind filling up your gas tank for $100. Good for you. bye bye”

I assume that you are not old and/or smart enough to remember the economics of the past. Here’s a history lesson: I came of age in the 1980s. When we purchased our first house in 1998, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was ~10.4% -— nearly 40% higher than today’s rates. We thought we were getting a bargain because a few years earlier, the 30-year fixed rate was over 16%. (https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/historical-mortgage-rates/). We sold that house and upsized in 1993. The new 30-year fixed rate was ~7.25% — lower than what we had been paying, but higher than the current rate. In 2012, we refinanced at 2.875% - very low by historical standards. Indeed, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate from 1971 to date is 7.67%, which is significantly higher than the current average rate of 6.37%. (https://quickmortgagecalculator.org/mortgage-rates/).

Although higher than we would like, the current inflation rate is within historical norms (2.6% for 2025, 2.7% for 2026 to date). Compare that the the Biden years when inflation hit 8% in 2022, and averaged 4.20% during his term. Even worse was the Nixon/Carter years from 1974 - 1981, when inflation topped 10% per year for four years. (https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/inflation/historical-inflation-rates/). Note that the average annual inflation rate from 1913 through 2025 is 3.16% - slightly higher than the current rate - and that includes severe deflation during the Great Depression. (https://inflationdata.com/articles/historical-u-s-inflation-and-cpi-index/).

Gasoline prices are no doubt high by historical standards, but they are not as high as they were during the Carter, Obama, and Biden administrations — particularly when indexed to inflation. For example, in April 1981, gas prices hit $5.21 per gallon; in June 2008, the price soared to $6.22 per gallon, and June 2022, the price was $5.74 per gallon (inflation adjusted). In fact, during most of the Carter, Obama, and Biden administrations, the average gas price significantly exceeded the current average price. (https://www.macrotrends.net/4453/us-gasoline-prices).

In summary, you are complaining about mortgage and inflation rates that are well within historical norms, and gas prices, that are not as high as they were during prior democratic administrations. If the area is so depressed where you live, then I suggest that you move someplace where the economy is booming and/or change careers, because complaining is not going to solve your problems.

With that said, I agree that the national debt is a ticking time bomb.

“My generation sleeps on each others’ sofas.”

I understand the frustration. I really do.

I am in my early forties. From multi-kid family. Parents probably lower middle class financially.

Was pushed toward college. Hated it, in part, because I wasn’t doing what I probably would have been good at. Spent 16 years paying off loans.

Got married in early twenties straight out of college. Wife got us into credit card debt which we had to crawl out of. Have 6 beautiful children together now. Now make a respectable income well above median for my demographic, but it always seems just enough for our needs.

I’ve seen lots of people my age, or younger, far better off financially. Made the right choices, picked the right degrees, maybe had help from parents.

I’ve seen lots of well-off colleagues in their upper thirties with no kids, lots of cats, and no one to come home to.

I’ve had many employees older than me who have never made what I make. Some very smart. Good workers.

I looked around for a long time at the younger ones who were better off. Wondered why I couldn’t have made all those “right” choices. Feared I would never experience the financial freedom they seemed to have.

Then I thought a lot about the older ones who were far worse off. No significant retirement savings, health issues, cars and appliances always on the fritz, etc.

What I learned is to stop comparing myself or situation to anyone else. No one was dealt my set of cards. No one would react to them in the same exact way or necessarily have a better financial outcome.

Doesn’t mean we don’t recognize the problems or vote for the right changes. We must. But always be grateful for all we have, and the do the absolute best in your own situation to improve your own circumstances. It’s not easy, never was, and probably never will be.

that’s all very good advice and thanks for sharing your story but honestly it’s not me I’m worried about. I do my best. Someone on this site told me to ,” get a job.” Which is funny, because I work constantly. I wish i had time for something else. Prices are rising so fast. A cart of groceries is $200-$300 now, and like i said, it’s about $100 for a tank of gas. Insurance is insane and every month or so I get a text informing me that this or that is having to go up.

the company I work for is pinching pennies but unfortunately it’s my pennies they are pinching. They want to do away with overtime so they are hiring young kids to do things at half the cost.

But like I say, I know plenty of people my age who are worse off. I have friends who are literally geniuses who are having difficulty finding work. You can’t tell people to —“ learn to code,” anymore, because AI can code better and faster than a human. Art can be vomited forth at a text prompt. It’s crap, but it can get you displaced.

The American dream used to be that you’d work hard, go to college to get your degree, and then get that fine job with raises. Work in an office building in a suit.

Get a 4% hone loan and your equity shoots up to a million $ in a few years. Get married and have the 3 kids, put them through school and have enough for your yearly exciting vacation. Then, at a ripe age, you retire with your savings and live the rest of your days.

Good luck doing any of those things these days. There is a band, “Green Day,” and they have a song called—“ the American dream is killing me.”

Like I say, everything is going up in price and my salary is not matching the increases. I guess I’ll have to get a second job. A “side-gig.”

I have a friend who is getting married in a few months and she was lamenting that her and her fiance have to both work. Her mom was able to stay at home. Buying a home is out of the question. Renting is insanely high. None of my friends ever got an inheritance. I inherited my parent’s debts.

It’s a real struggle. My great great grandparents lived through the depression and I have photos of them and they were always so serious. Like they were worried/concerned. I feel that way most of the time.

I work at a place where everyone speaks a foreign language. I don’t have anything in common with most of them. I use hand signals and gestures.

The face of America has changed. America has changed. It’s happened quick.

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