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Skinwalkers at the Pentagon: An Insiders' Account of the Secret Government UFO Program
Skinwalkers at the Pentagon
unmasks the massive scope of the Pentagon’s landmark UFO study that ran from the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C. The Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program, or AAWSAP investigated the “Tic Tac” and other “nuts and bolts” UFO events, analyzed intrusions of UFOs onto US military bases, as well as probed the plethora of bizarre phenomena that government investigators encountered on Skinwalker Ranch.
Written by two program insiders and a respected journalist, Skinwalkers at the Pentagon comes to a conclusion that has never before been revealed!
Encountering anomalies on Skinwalker Ranch often led to the “attachment” of strange phenomena to military personnel who visited the Ranch and brought “something” home to their families, resulting in frightening eruptions of paranormal events in their households that terrorized and sometimes injured their children.
By the end of the two-year program, more than 100 separate technical reports, some of which ran to hundreds of pages, were delivered to the Defense Intelligence Agency. Among them was a 149-page report on the Soviet (and now Russian) UAP investigation/analysis capability. Another details the design and build of a functional prototype for an autonomous Unidentified Aerial Phenomena surveillance platform.
Skinwalkers at the Pentagon has been reviewed by the U.S. Department of Defense and CLEARED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE May 11, 2021. Case 20-SB-0058
"The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government.
The public release clearance of this publication by the Department of Defense does not imply Department of Defense endorsement or factual accuracy of the material.
Where appropriate, in order to protect personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) names and personal details have been changed."
Written by two program insiders and a respected journalist, Skinwalkers at the Pentagon comes to a conclusion that has never before been revealed!
Encountering anomalies on Skinwalker Ranch often led to the “attachment” of strange phenomena to military personnel who visited the Ranch and brought “something” home to their families, resulting in frightening eruptions of paranormal events in their households that terrorized and sometimes injured their children.
By the end of the two-year program, more than 100 separate technical reports, some of which ran to hundreds of pages, were delivered to the Defense Intelligence Agency. Among them was a 149-page report on the Soviet (and now Russian) UAP investigation/analysis capability. Another details the design and build of a functional prototype for an autonomous Unidentified Aerial Phenomena surveillance platform.
Skinwalkers at the Pentagon has been reviewed by the U.S. Department of Defense and CLEARED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE May 11, 2021. Case 20-SB-0058
"The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government.
The public release clearance of this publication by the Department of Defense does not imply Department of Defense endorsement or factual accuracy of the material.
Where appropriate, in order to protect personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) names and personal details have been changed."
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First published October 10, 2021
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About the author
Colm A. Kelleher
4 books41 followersSince obtaining his PhD in biochemistry from the University of Dublin Trinity College, Colm Kelleher has spent 35 years of his working life in a wide variety of diverse careers. Between 1991-1996, he was an immunology research scientist at the National Jewish Center in Denver Colorado.
Between 1996-2004, Kelleher led the National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) team on Skinwalker Ranch as well as multiple other NIDS projects. From 2004-2008, Colm served as laboratory director at San Francisco biotechnology company Prosetta where he led teams of scientists in executing DoD contracts to discover drugs against Ebola virus, Rift Valley Fever Virus, Junin, Machupo, Marburg and other viruses of interest to DoD.
In 2008 Kelleher became deputy administrator of Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS) where he led the day-to-day operations in executing the AAWSAP contract with Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
From 2012-2020, Kelleher led the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) Department at Bigelow Aerospace. where he managed eleven separate projects that cumulatively resulted in the building of life support systems for expandable spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Kelleher is author of Brain Trust (Simon & Schuster) and he co-authored Hunt for the Skinwalker in 2005 with award winning journalist George Knapp and Skinwalkers at the Pentagon in 2021 with Dr. James T Lacatski and George Knapp
Between 1996-2004, Kelleher led the National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) team on Skinwalker Ranch as well as multiple other NIDS projects. From 2004-2008, Colm served as laboratory director at San Francisco biotechnology company Prosetta where he led teams of scientists in executing DoD contracts to discover drugs against Ebola virus, Rift Valley Fever Virus, Junin, Machupo, Marburg and other viruses of interest to DoD.
In 2008 Kelleher became deputy administrator of Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS) where he led the day-to-day operations in executing the AAWSAP contract with Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
From 2012-2020, Kelleher led the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) Department at Bigelow Aerospace. where he managed eleven separate projects that cumulatively resulted in the building of life support systems for expandable spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Kelleher is author of Brain Trust (Simon & Schuster) and he co-authored Hunt for the Skinwalker in 2005 with award winning journalist George Knapp and Skinwalkers at the Pentagon in 2021 with Dr. James T Lacatski and George Knapp
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February 23, 2024
Despite the somewhat sensationalist title, this turned out to be rather non-sensationalist, researched-based writing about paranormal phenomena and government involvement.
April 1, 2022
A secret program spent millions trying to understand the truth behind UAPs, and instead discovered new levels of paranormal weirdness, and the possibility that certain portions of the government may understand far more than they're willing to reveal. A fun read!
May 21, 2022
cutting edge scientific investigation.
excellent scientific exploration of both UFOs and a range of paranormal phenomena. Both are validated as real by this book.
excellent scientific exploration of both UFOs and a range of paranormal phenomena. Both are validated as real by this book.
May 31, 2023
First hand history of the federal investigation of Skinwalker Ranch in Utah. The authors were hired by Robert Bigelow as part of the investigation team and document how the project was launched, the methods used, what was found, and how it ended. This included a lot of bipedal wolf creatures and orbs of light.
This is either an amazing story of how the government was tricked out of $22 million, a story of corruption and money laundering with an elaborate and bizarre cover story, or a true account of paranormal events. The number and caliber of witnesses lead me to believe it is true. World’s a crazy place.
This is either an amazing story of how the government was tricked out of $22 million, a story of corruption and money laundering with an elaborate and bizarre cover story, or a true account of paranormal events. The number and caliber of witnesses lead me to believe it is true. World’s a crazy place.
April 20, 2022
How to make the interesting boring
This book is 70% PR fluff telling us how wonderful Robert Bigelow is, and how wonderful everything he does is; 10% quotes from official documents; 10% repetitive and uninformative narrative; and 10% kind of interesting stuff. I couldn’t finish it. At least I got it on Kindle Unlimited.
This book is 70% PR fluff telling us how wonderful Robert Bigelow is, and how wonderful everything he does is; 10% quotes from official documents; 10% repetitive and uninformative narrative; and 10% kind of interesting stuff. I couldn’t finish it. At least I got it on Kindle Unlimited.
October 13, 2021
very clear and concise
Good chronological order of the issues, with new information, which has enhanced my opinion and interest on the topic.
Well worth the read.
Good chronological order of the issues, with new information, which has enhanced my opinion and interest on the topic.
Well worth the read.
October 31, 2021
The Revenge of the Skinwalker Ranch Beings!
This blockbuster is at once a follow up to the first book Skinwalker Ranch and a total unmasking of the government’s Black Budgeted investigation into not only the extraterrestrial presence at the Unitas Basin but more concerning the investigation of many Paranormal events taken place there in Utah. The book will open your eyes and in my case an enormous amount of head shaking and awe and wonder at how much our government has been hiding from the general public. This is a must read for everyone!
This blockbuster is at once a follow up to the first book Skinwalker Ranch and a total unmasking of the government’s Black Budgeted investigation into not only the extraterrestrial presence at the Unitas Basin but more concerning the investigation of many Paranormal events taken place there in Utah. The book will open your eyes and in my case an enormous amount of head shaking and awe and wonder at how much our government has been hiding from the general public. This is a must read for everyone!
July 31, 2022
Must-reading for anyone just now catching up to the realization of the govt.(s) secrets they think we can't handle. And since the Penragon "ok'd" this tome for release, you can bet that what is in the book only barely scratches the surface. I would just be leery at the hints of "for our own safety" insinuations that may be implied now or in the future as far as ramped up efforts for space war defense and fear-mongering, blah, blah. Does anyone really think E.T.'s couldn't have already taken over Earth long ago if they really wanted to?
October 26, 2021
Probably the most comprehensive, well written book I’ve read about the phenomenon. I appreciated the timeline leading up to the UAPTF report and the clarification on the difference between AATIP and AAWSAP. The book not only explained the breadth of the phenomenon, but also government and cultural reactions to it. That might sound kind of dry, but there were plenty of “spooky” stories to keep it exciting.
October 25, 2021
Nothing new
Disappointed, nothing new. Nothing that hasn't be said before.
I thought there would have been something new .
Hardly secret.
Disappointed, nothing new. Nothing that hasn't be said before.
I thought there would have been something new .
Hardly secret.
August 20, 2023
With talk of “aliens” becoming more common-place, I thought it would be worthwhile to read this book… and with a foreword by Senator Harry Reid, this one seemed like it would have some credibility.
Suffice it to say that this book only reinforced my opinion that “aliens” are nothing more than demons in disguise. This book talks extensively about the fact that “UAP” (unidentified aerial phenomena) is consistently connected with paranormal activity. In fact most of the people involved with this work subsequently experienced frightening things at their houses (orbs, strange noises in their homes, black figures standing at the foot of their bed at night, etc.).
Additionally, many people who claim to have had interactions with these “beings” recount that they were given advice about not destroying the environment, loving your fellow man, and other religious advice. These encounters have even spawned religious-cults.
Does this not sound exactly what the devil (the great deceiver) would set out to do? He wants to draw people away from belief in God, and instead get people to worship these “beings”.
I also find it interesting to note that in another book I read on this topic, people who claimed to have been abducted and experimented on, when they called out in the name of Jesus for help, the entire experience immediately ended.
This particular book is not written by Christian’s. The authors of this book are through and through secular naturalists. So they never address the possibility that what they are experiencing is in fact spiritual and not natural. They are mentally constrained by their naturalistic straightjacket, which undergirds their interpretations and conclusions. Thus they are eliminating from the get-go the actual answer to what this is.
As Christians, we need to be able to give an answer to those who ask. And as the topic of aliens/UFO’s/UAP’s becomes more common (to the point of congress going on TV and talking about this a few weeks ago) I think it’s important that we educate ourselves so that we can explain to people who believe in this stuff that what they are seeing is NOT life from other planets, but in fact nothing more then demonic activity.
Satan is not a fool, and he knows that people are willing to accept belief in this stuff, and as the great deceiver, he will use whatever tactics work to draw more people away from the true and living God, to an eternity of torment in hell. This is his main goal, and people are so set in their sins that they will willingly accept any “answer” that will allow them to continue in their sins without having to believe in the God who created them.
I pray people will wake up and open their eyes to this evil deception, orchestrated by the one who came to steal, kill and destroy! 🙏
Suffice it to say that this book only reinforced my opinion that “aliens” are nothing more than demons in disguise. This book talks extensively about the fact that “UAP” (unidentified aerial phenomena) is consistently connected with paranormal activity. In fact most of the people involved with this work subsequently experienced frightening things at their houses (orbs, strange noises in their homes, black figures standing at the foot of their bed at night, etc.).
Additionally, many people who claim to have had interactions with these “beings” recount that they were given advice about not destroying the environment, loving your fellow man, and other religious advice. These encounters have even spawned religious-cults.
Does this not sound exactly what the devil (the great deceiver) would set out to do? He wants to draw people away from belief in God, and instead get people to worship these “beings”.
I also find it interesting to note that in another book I read on this topic, people who claimed to have been abducted and experimented on, when they called out in the name of Jesus for help, the entire experience immediately ended.
This particular book is not written by Christian’s. The authors of this book are through and through secular naturalists. So they never address the possibility that what they are experiencing is in fact spiritual and not natural. They are mentally constrained by their naturalistic straightjacket, which undergirds their interpretations and conclusions. Thus they are eliminating from the get-go the actual answer to what this is.
As Christians, we need to be able to give an answer to those who ask. And as the topic of aliens/UFO’s/UAP’s becomes more common (to the point of congress going on TV and talking about this a few weeks ago) I think it’s important that we educate ourselves so that we can explain to people who believe in this stuff that what they are seeing is NOT life from other planets, but in fact nothing more then demonic activity.
Satan is not a fool, and he knows that people are willing to accept belief in this stuff, and as the great deceiver, he will use whatever tactics work to draw more people away from the true and living God, to an eternity of torment in hell. This is his main goal, and people are so set in their sins that they will willingly accept any “answer” that will allow them to continue in their sins without having to believe in the God who created them.
I pray people will wake up and open their eyes to this evil deception, orchestrated by the one who came to steal, kill and destroy! 🙏
June 28, 2023
Though the jargon-laden portions at the beginning were a slog to get through, the cases after that section were fascinating. In particular, the "hitchhiker" phenomena in which people who investigate these hotspot locations (like Skinwalker Ranch) have strange poltergeist and other esoteric phenomena that follow them home (hence hitchhiker), and then later it also afflicts their family as well. I have personally seen a microcosm of this arising from mere interest in strange phenomena, back in the day when I would watch ghost videos and shows, inevitably I would start to experience poltergeist activity around my house. C.S .Lewis calls interest in these things "spiritual lust," and just as with sexual lust, going down that road opens a door makes you vulnerable. In either kind of lust you're giving the devil a foothold.
January 22, 2024
A few interesting details on the formation and tasks of AAWSAP but mostly filler of rehashed stories that fail to provide any good details or information. There is always a convenient reason to not go into detail on the more interesting things that have happened. Quick and easy read at least!
June 12, 2024
A fascinating look inside the governmental programs attempting to learn what is going on at the famous Skinwalker Ranch. Whether you believe in UFOs, skinwalkers, bigfoot or the like, there are many incidents and readings that defy science at the ranch.
October 30, 2021
Fascinating book that reveals how governmental agencies provided financial support spearheaded by U.S. Senator Harry Reid to explore, document, and investigate, unknown aerial phenomenon and the trail of para-happenings that seem to follow those involved; with specific coverage of the Tik Tok UAP as reported in the NYTimes, and specifically at the Skinwalker Ranch in Utah. The operational point from which these investigations were made, was grounded in scientific, academic, and military rigors, that protected the integrity of navigating what can no longer be cited as magical thinking or novel fantasy.
November 5, 2021
Excellent information we all must know at this time.
This book is packed with information that I know is true. Get ready for a new paradigm because it's here. Wake up everyone!
This book is packed with information that I know is true. Get ready for a new paradigm because it's here. Wake up everyone!
March 21, 2024
Interesting
May 4, 2024
Wasn’t what I expected but still a captivating listen. Mostly covered Skinwalker Ranch here in Utah and the associated phenomena experienced by visitors. I was expecting more about other encounters, and I am still a staunch extraterrestrial/UAP/paranormal skeptic. No pics in audiobooks, sadly.
December 25, 2024
Another mind blowing book about crazy things. I’m still trying to figure out the UFO stuff.
November 3, 2021
very objective, just the facts
This is not a typical book on ufos. This book just sticks to objective facts and the reader can form their own opinion. Excellent read. A great base for additional research. Highly recommended.
This is not a typical book on ufos. This book just sticks to objective facts and the reader can form their own opinion. Excellent read. A great base for additional research. Highly recommended.
October 15, 2021
If you have ever seen a UFO and thought to run up to it and ask for a ride, think again. This book is the 'disclosure' that the UFO community has been waiting for. Although dry reading, it reveals the evidence, the methodology used to obtain it, and the agencies that were formed to procure it. Along with Ross Coulthart's "In Plain Sight", Diana Pasulka's "American Cosmic", Nick Cook's "The Hunt for Zero Point" and anything written by the great Jacques Vallee, this book is mandatory reading for anyone hungry for sensible, evidence-based answers to what is known to date about UFOs and their link to high strangeness.
October 19, 2021
Exhilarating
This book represents sheds a profound light on the phenomena and the state of “what we know.” Required reading for those who are truly familiar with the history and development of the study of the phenomena since Blue Book.
This book represents sheds a profound light on the phenomena and the state of “what we know.” Required reading for those who are truly familiar with the history and development of the study of the phenomena since Blue Book.
October 20, 2021
Outstanding Read…
The best view into the original Bigello study at skinwalker ranch. Huge amount of tangible data regarding UAPs and high strangeness.
The best view into the original Bigello study at skinwalker ranch. Huge amount of tangible data regarding UAPs and high strangeness.
October 15, 2021
Riveting!
Extremely interesting book about the history and current state of the UAP phenomena. It was hard to put down in fact!
Extremely interesting book about the history and current state of the UAP phenomena. It was hard to put down in fact!
June 18, 2022
Reading this book totally blew my mind, and gave me pause for thought.
The author, James Lacatski, is a US Government Defense Intelligence Agency program manager and this book is written in conjunction with George Knapp (an investigative journalist) and Colm Kelleher (a biochemist with a fifteen-year research career in cell and molecular biology).
The book shares details of the US Government funded two-year research program into the Unidentified Flying Object or UFO (now more often referred Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon or UAP) phenomenon.
Kelleher and Lacatski are both program insiders and so share as much information as their non-disclosure and secrecy agreements will permit.
The details in this book are laid out based on reports from the program, and the book has a foreward from Senator Harry Reid, who has been a huge champion of shining a light on this oft-maligned subject.
In short, the US government (and other national governments) have dismissed and ridiculed the UFO subject for fifty years, yet they are finally acknowledging that *something* is going on that is outside of their control and knowledge.
What I found most interesting about this book is that it focuses not on conjecture, but on research / evidence gathered by highly skilled and respected individuals in a number of Scientific and Military fields. While the contents of this book may come across as Science Fiction, they are based on genuine findings.
To call these findings "high strangeness" would be understating them. In fact, the sections on the so-called "hitchhikers" (paranormal phenomenon that has followed some researchers home to disturb them and their families) are like something out of a horror film -- except, of course, these are real people reporting them.
It's clear from this book and the wave of mainstream media that we're seeing around this phenomenon that the days of ridiculing this topic are now coming to an end, and we're on the cusp of some very serious re-evaluations of what human consciousness and the nature of reality around us is.
Highly recommended (if at times, disturbing) reading.
The author, James Lacatski, is a US Government Defense Intelligence Agency program manager and this book is written in conjunction with George Knapp (an investigative journalist) and Colm Kelleher (a biochemist with a fifteen-year research career in cell and molecular biology).
The book shares details of the US Government funded two-year research program into the Unidentified Flying Object or UFO (now more often referred Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon or UAP) phenomenon.
Kelleher and Lacatski are both program insiders and so share as much information as their non-disclosure and secrecy agreements will permit.
The details in this book are laid out based on reports from the program, and the book has a foreward from Senator Harry Reid, who has been a huge champion of shining a light on this oft-maligned subject.
In short, the US government (and other national governments) have dismissed and ridiculed the UFO subject for fifty years, yet they are finally acknowledging that *something* is going on that is outside of their control and knowledge.
What I found most interesting about this book is that it focuses not on conjecture, but on research / evidence gathered by highly skilled and respected individuals in a number of Scientific and Military fields. While the contents of this book may come across as Science Fiction, they are based on genuine findings.
To call these findings "high strangeness" would be understating them. In fact, the sections on the so-called "hitchhikers" (paranormal phenomenon that has followed some researchers home to disturb them and their families) are like something out of a horror film -- except, of course, these are real people reporting them.
It's clear from this book and the wave of mainstream media that we're seeing around this phenomenon that the days of ridiculing this topic are now coming to an end, and we're on the cusp of some very serious re-evaluations of what human consciousness and the nature of reality around us is.
Highly recommended (if at times, disturbing) reading.
May 16, 2022
Another UFO related book I read to appease personal acquaintances in my life. I'm open minded to the topic and promises to overlay a naturally skeptical perspective on a subject near to their hearts. This one was a bit more palatable than prior book, though the title of the work is absolutely obnxious lmao.
Look, if you approach this topic with preconceptions of accuracy, you'll probably enjoy it. If you're ambivalent, you won't be convinced one way or the other.
Evidence seems to always be qualitative testimonials, with emphasis on glowing characteristics of the individual to buy support based on precieved authority. "So-and-so is a combat veteran and former detective," etc. So not only do you have to have faith that the anadetoal story actually occurred and isn't fabricated, but also that it is presented accurately and isn't tweaking or withholding information to steer conclusions. Its also frustrating in the blatantly different scenarios that the testimonies retell. One guy sees a werewolf, one a dinosaur, some aliens and orbs, others poltergeist activities. The inconsistencies would lead any sober minded person to be extremely wary of claiming this is evidence of anything. Finally, the testimonials can never be recreated or tested, so they are scientifically uselss as data.
Throw in that the BASS (as relied by the book) is a private contractor, who monetarily benefits from producing 'results' with renewed contracts (not to mention the owner of BASS also owns the ranch being studied and now there is a TV show and other capital generating enterprises linked with the site), findings are already dubious at best.
I'm not saying there is evidence to disprove the claims (at least not related to me in the book), I'm just saying nowhere in the book was there evidence proving anything. Wouldn't read.
Look, if you approach this topic with preconceptions of accuracy, you'll probably enjoy it. If you're ambivalent, you won't be convinced one way or the other.
Evidence seems to always be qualitative testimonials, with emphasis on glowing characteristics of the individual to buy support based on precieved authority. "So-and-so is a combat veteran and former detective," etc. So not only do you have to have faith that the anadetoal story actually occurred and isn't fabricated, but also that it is presented accurately and isn't tweaking or withholding information to steer conclusions. Its also frustrating in the blatantly different scenarios that the testimonies retell. One guy sees a werewolf, one a dinosaur, some aliens and orbs, others poltergeist activities. The inconsistencies would lead any sober minded person to be extremely wary of claiming this is evidence of anything. Finally, the testimonials can never be recreated or tested, so they are scientifically uselss as data.
Throw in that the BASS (as relied by the book) is a private contractor, who monetarily benefits from producing 'results' with renewed contracts (not to mention the owner of BASS also owns the ranch being studied and now there is a TV show and other capital generating enterprises linked with the site), findings are already dubious at best.
I'm not saying there is evidence to disprove the claims (at least not related to me in the book), I'm just saying nowhere in the book was there evidence proving anything. Wouldn't read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 17, 2024
That was fun but not convincing.
First of all, a lot of information is repeated over and over again and the acronyms make it really hard to follow the story (but we all know that the American military and defense love their acronyms).
Then the books rambles on about what and how it was studied, but the "evidence" they present is just anecdotal evidence. We never get to see the numbers or the results of the study, just stories of people experiencing paranormal activity.
The authors do share the titles of the documents that the study produced, but the content of those documents is not shared. To me, this means that a) It is all bullshit and they found absolutely nothing or b) This book is HEAVILY sanitized, aka censored by the US government.
I do find it fascinating that the US government is interested in funding projects studying UAPs and paranormal activity. However, I found it extremely dubious how the money got allocated to BAASS.
In summary: cool story, bro!
First of all, a lot of information is repeated over and over again and the acronyms make it really hard to follow the story (but we all know that the American military and defense love their acronyms).
Then the books rambles on about what and how it was studied, but the "evidence" they present is just anecdotal evidence. We never get to see the numbers or the results of the study, just stories of people experiencing paranormal activity.
The authors do share the titles of the documents that the study produced, but the content of those documents is not shared. To me, this means that a) It is all bullshit and they found absolutely nothing or b) This book is HEAVILY sanitized, aka censored by the US government.
I do find it fascinating that the US government is interested in funding projects studying UAPs and paranormal activity. However, I found it extremely dubious how the money got allocated to BAASS.
In summary: cool story, bro!
October 18, 2022
Some really fascinating stuff here -- disturbing, in fact, if a quarter of it is actually true -- but the book still feels like an executive overview. The writing is stilted, technical, and old-fashioned. It fails to adequately convey the *story* that lies within and around the Skinwalker/UAP mystery. Of course, that story is still unfolding, and I look forward to what the next few years bring.
December 23, 2024
Skinwalkers at the Pentagon by James Lacatski, Colm Kelleher, and George Knapp offers a fascinating, albeit polarizing, dive into the intersection of UFO phenomena, government research, and the paranormal. The book chronicles the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP) and its investigation into phenomena reported at Skinwalker Ranch and other locations, blending government documentation with deeply unusual claims. While undeniably intriguing, the book left me both fascinated and skeptical, grappling with its larger implications and unanswered questions.
What Skinwalkers at the Pentagon does well is provide a unique perspective on the government’s engagement with phenomena that challenge conventional scientific frameworks. The authors describe a wide range of strange occurrences—UFO sightings, poltergeist activity, and inexplicable injuries—all tied to the AAWSAP investigation. For readers open to exploring the fringes of science and reality, the book presents a gripping narrative that feels as much like a work of speculative fiction as it does a purported exposé.
The authors also succeed in conveying the sheer complexity of the phenomena they document. This isn’t just a UFO book—it ventures into the realm of the paranormal, presenting a holistic view of “high strangeness” that challenges the reader to think beyond extraterrestrial visitors. The book’s willingness to explore the liminal and the bizarre is commendable, even if it occasionally stretches credulity.
That said, Skinwalkers at the Pentagon has its fair share of flaws. One major issue is its lack of verifiable evidence. While the authors claim access to classified materials and interviews with insiders, much of the book relies on anecdotal accounts and vague references to official documentation that remains unavailable to the public. This reliance on “trust us” storytelling makes it difficult to assess the credibility of the claims, especially when they veer into territory that feels sensationalized.
The narrative also suffers from a lack of transparency. For a book purporting to reveal the inner workings of a government program, there are frustrating gaps in the details. How were the investigations conducted? What were the methodologies? How did researchers control for bias or misinterpretation? Without answers to these questions, the book’s claims feel more like campfire tales than rigorously documented findings.
Additionally, the connection between Skinwalker Ranch and the Pentagon’s research often feels tenuous. While the authors suggest that the ranch served as a kind of focal point for understanding broader phenomena, the leap from localized paranormal activity to government-backed UFO investigations is not always convincing. The book raises more questions than it answers, leaving the reader in a liminal space between belief and skepticism.
However, as someone open to exploring the unexplained, I can appreciate the book’s ambition and its willingness to challenge conventional thinking. The authors are clearly passionate about their subject matter, and their insistence on treating these phenomena seriously is a refreshing counterpoint to the often-dismissive tone of mainstream discussions on UFOs and the paranormal. Even if the book doesn’t provide definitive proof, it opens the door to deeper conversations about what we might not yet understand about our world—and what forces, if any, might be interacting with us.
Ultimately, Skinwalkers at the Pentagon is a fascinating but flawed work. It’s best approached with an open mind and a healthy dose of skepticism. For readers willing to navigate its ambiguities and unanswered questions, it offers a compelling, if confounding, look at one of the strangest intersections of government and the unexplained. Whether you come away convinced or unconvinced, the book is sure to leave you questioning what’s truly possible—and what might be lurking just beyond the edges of our understanding.
What Skinwalkers at the Pentagon does well is provide a unique perspective on the government’s engagement with phenomena that challenge conventional scientific frameworks. The authors describe a wide range of strange occurrences—UFO sightings, poltergeist activity, and inexplicable injuries—all tied to the AAWSAP investigation. For readers open to exploring the fringes of science and reality, the book presents a gripping narrative that feels as much like a work of speculative fiction as it does a purported exposé.
The authors also succeed in conveying the sheer complexity of the phenomena they document. This isn’t just a UFO book—it ventures into the realm of the paranormal, presenting a holistic view of “high strangeness” that challenges the reader to think beyond extraterrestrial visitors. The book’s willingness to explore the liminal and the bizarre is commendable, even if it occasionally stretches credulity.
That said, Skinwalkers at the Pentagon has its fair share of flaws. One major issue is its lack of verifiable evidence. While the authors claim access to classified materials and interviews with insiders, much of the book relies on anecdotal accounts and vague references to official documentation that remains unavailable to the public. This reliance on “trust us” storytelling makes it difficult to assess the credibility of the claims, especially when they veer into territory that feels sensationalized.
The narrative also suffers from a lack of transparency. For a book purporting to reveal the inner workings of a government program, there are frustrating gaps in the details. How were the investigations conducted? What were the methodologies? How did researchers control for bias or misinterpretation? Without answers to these questions, the book’s claims feel more like campfire tales than rigorously documented findings.
Additionally, the connection between Skinwalker Ranch and the Pentagon’s research often feels tenuous. While the authors suggest that the ranch served as a kind of focal point for understanding broader phenomena, the leap from localized paranormal activity to government-backed UFO investigations is not always convincing. The book raises more questions than it answers, leaving the reader in a liminal space between belief and skepticism.
However, as someone open to exploring the unexplained, I can appreciate the book’s ambition and its willingness to challenge conventional thinking. The authors are clearly passionate about their subject matter, and their insistence on treating these phenomena seriously is a refreshing counterpoint to the often-dismissive tone of mainstream discussions on UFOs and the paranormal. Even if the book doesn’t provide definitive proof, it opens the door to deeper conversations about what we might not yet understand about our world—and what forces, if any, might be interacting with us.
Ultimately, Skinwalkers at the Pentagon is a fascinating but flawed work. It’s best approached with an open mind and a healthy dose of skepticism. For readers willing to navigate its ambiguities and unanswered questions, it offers a compelling, if confounding, look at one of the strangest intersections of government and the unexplained. Whether you come away convinced or unconvinced, the book is sure to leave you questioning what’s truly possible—and what might be lurking just beyond the edges of our understanding.
November 9, 2021
Investigating UFO’s
In recent years much light has been shed on UFO ‘s and paranormal activity. Strange animals that resemble,Dog men or wolves walking upright are starting to gain more attention and the reports of their sighting are becoming more numerous and they reports are viewed as more credible. Now even the government is publicly taking these issues seriously in public forum.
Part of the reason for this change happened between thee years of 2008-2010. The American government set up AWASS an organization designed to study these phenomena along with the help of Mr. Bigelo the owner of Bigelo Aeronaughtics. Senator Reed was essential in getting the funding set up and the approval for the agency. It was staffed by scientists, military personnel , FBI and intelligence agents. They took a hard look at the UFO phenomenon and paranormal occurrences . Senator Reid felt that studying these UPA’s as the author calls them was essential to American security, Bigelow was interested in the UAP’s along with the psychic abilities that people tended to have when there was an encounter.
The base of operation was on what is called Skinwalker Ranch. The ranch is located in Utah. It is well known for UFO activity and the observance of strange beings. People who have visited there have been effected by the high levels of radiation, presence of weird animals and presences. Various people that have gone there experience floating orbs, sudden temperature changes, fear of an invisible presence and shadow people. Theses experiences followed them home and they would experiment visions of orbs and animals and like a contagion it spread to the other family members as well.
Medical issues have also arisen the orbs off light when they touch people can get them sick. Symptoms of this sickness could include losing hair, strange bumps and problems with glandular secretion. This happened to someone who worked on Skinwalker ranch as part of the assignment an it happened to someone driving home in Bend Oregon when an orb of light penetrated their chest. Visitors to Skin Ranch have often been attacked by shadow people in their sleep with marks on their body to show for it. One person who viewed a UFO was shot by a beam of light that had serious medical effects.
For two years they gathered information. It was not without obstacle . Other agencies might have been trying to sabotage their work. Individuals who have sighted UFO’s were visited by men in black and told too keep quiet about what they have seen.
After two years the program folded but people took this stuff more seriously. Article were published about AWAASS but got it mistaken with another government agency called AATIP. No one knows if these alien ships are a threat or are here for more noble purposes. Guess only time will tell.
In recent years much light has been shed on UFO ‘s and paranormal activity. Strange animals that resemble,Dog men or wolves walking upright are starting to gain more attention and the reports of their sighting are becoming more numerous and they reports are viewed as more credible. Now even the government is publicly taking these issues seriously in public forum.
Part of the reason for this change happened between thee years of 2008-2010. The American government set up AWASS an organization designed to study these phenomena along with the help of Mr. Bigelo the owner of Bigelo Aeronaughtics. Senator Reed was essential in getting the funding set up and the approval for the agency. It was staffed by scientists, military personnel , FBI and intelligence agents. They took a hard look at the UFO phenomenon and paranormal occurrences . Senator Reid felt that studying these UPA’s as the author calls them was essential to American security, Bigelow was interested in the UAP’s along with the psychic abilities that people tended to have when there was an encounter.
The base of operation was on what is called Skinwalker Ranch. The ranch is located in Utah. It is well known for UFO activity and the observance of strange beings. People who have visited there have been effected by the high levels of radiation, presence of weird animals and presences. Various people that have gone there experience floating orbs, sudden temperature changes, fear of an invisible presence and shadow people. Theses experiences followed them home and they would experiment visions of orbs and animals and like a contagion it spread to the other family members as well.
Medical issues have also arisen the orbs off light when they touch people can get them sick. Symptoms of this sickness could include losing hair, strange bumps and problems with glandular secretion. This happened to someone who worked on Skinwalker ranch as part of the assignment an it happened to someone driving home in Bend Oregon when an orb of light penetrated their chest. Visitors to Skin Ranch have often been attacked by shadow people in their sleep with marks on their body to show for it. One person who viewed a UFO was shot by a beam of light that had serious medical effects.
For two years they gathered information. It was not without obstacle . Other agencies might have been trying to sabotage their work. Individuals who have sighted UFO’s were visited by men in black and told too keep quiet about what they have seen.
After two years the program folded but people took this stuff more seriously. Article were published about AWAASS but got it mistaken with another government agency called AATIP. No one knows if these alien ships are a threat or are here for more noble purposes. Guess only time will tell.
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