Ya know, lack of creativity at the old Pentagon.
How about some old tech. Back in the day they used to use kites to launch mail into the air and catch them with an airplane.
See: Kite Museum in Long Beach Washington
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why would joe talk about Cicada 3301?
He can't even remember where he is.
Bit of a stretch.
That's the only 3301 reference I know about.