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January 19, 2025 14 mins

Jacob Barber, a whistleblower claiming firsthand involvement in a U.S. government UAP retrieval program. 

Key Themes --

  • Existence of a Secret UAP Retrieval Program: The central theme is Barber's assertion that a clandestine U.S. government program has been recovering and studying unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) for decades. This corroborates similar claims made by other whistleblowers like David Grusch and Lue Elizondo, but unlike them, Barber claims direct involvement.
  • Non-Human Intelligence (NHI): Barber explicitly states that he encountered and handled UAPs of "nonhuman" origin. This is a significant claim, moving beyond the "unexplained" nature of UAPs to suggest an extraterrestrial or at least non-terrestrial source.
  • Psionics and UAP Interaction: The article introduces the concept of "psionics," individuals with alleged psychic abilities, being used to attempt communication and control of UAPs. This introduces a paranormal element to the narrative, suggesting more than just technological interaction.
  • Health Impacts of UAP Encounters: Barber describes severe health issues he and his team experienced after UAP recovery missions, potentially linked to radiation exposure. This underscores the potential dangers involved in dealing with these phenomena.
  • Covert Operations and Criminal Activity: Barber alleges a conspiracy to suppress information about the UAP program and the data collected. He further describes the recovery of hard drives containing sensitive data and his team being targeted in a potential setup.
  • The Need for Disclosure: Barber, now working with a new team known as “Skywatcher”, is seeking government and public disclosure of what they know about UAP programs, to expose criminal activities related to the program, and to bring his experiences to light.
  • The UAP Phenomenon is Real: The central assertion throughout the piece is that UAPs are an objective reality, based on Barber's first-hand experiences. This goes against official narratives that have dismissed UAPs as misidentifications or naturally occurring phenomena.

Jacob Barber's Background:

  • Former U.S. Air Force aerospace mechanic, "combat control" specialist, helicopter pilot.
  • Deployed on presidential support missions and has a history of special ops work.
  • Recipient of a NATO top-secret security clearance.
  • Corroborated by official records and former special operations colleagues.

Barber’s involvement with UAP's started after Sept. 11 when he established a cover as an independent contractor. He was part of a team recovering crashed UAPs at an undisclosed desert testing facility.

His first encounter was with an "egg-shaped," "metallic, pearly white" object, about the size of an SUV with no visible engine or thermal signature. He later encountered and recovered what he called "eightgons," flying discs with eight delineated sections. He says he’s been confirmed by high ranking members of the UAP Task Force that the objects he encountered were of "nonhuman intelligence" origin.

Barber described an "intense hybrid of sadness and happiness and beauty and song" when near a UAP. He felt a connection, like a "feminine energy," akin to "the spirit of God," providing guidance. He describes the experience as connecting to a frequency.

The program reportedly utilized people with "extratemporal abilities and sensitivities" (psionics). Psionics attempted to communicate, control, and persuade UAPs to land, through something akin to meditation, according to Barber.

Barber and his team suffered severe sickness, including alopecia, skin loss, and a heart murmur, after a UAP recovery mission.

Dr. Garry Nolan, a Stanford University immunology professor, reviewed Barber's records and believes he was exposed to radiation. Barber suspects the

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