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Office of the Chief Information Officer drives efficiency for IT spending
March 10, 2025
The Office of the Chief Information Officer is focused on driving value in all information technology investments across the Department of the Air Force and improving portfolio management.
Cecily Odom, Enterprise IT Programming and Financial Management senior advisor, is leading the effort.
In her role, Odom focuses on a wide range of financial management tasks including the development and justification of the Enterprise IT budget estimate submission, oversees the resourcing activities of the Enterprise IT portfolio with the Strategy, Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution system, and overseeing a metrics and analysis system for Enterprise IT resourcing.
“I’m excited to build our efforts toward helping others understand the value in IT spending across the Air Force and Space Force,” Odom said.
“Our Airmen and Guardians deserve to know that we’re focusing on the capabilities they need to be effective.
And just as importantly, American taxpayers ought to have confidence that we’re spending their tax dollars efficiently and effectively.
We are committed to uncovering hidden IT costs so we can get after the things seen as wasteful and illegal.”
This is another step toward providing transparency and insight to the Department’s IT spending, identifying and reducing technical debt, and better measuring the effectiveness and performance of IT investments across the Air Force and Space Force.
“Leaders ask me all the time, ‘Do you have enough money to provide the IT capabilities we need?’
I think we do, but we need to make sure we’re spending that money in the right way and make sure our investments are producing the capabilities we need,” said Venice Goodwine, Department of the Air Force chief information officer.
“Some estimates show that across the entire Department, our organizations spend roughly $10 billion per year on IT services, but my office currently only has visibility on a quarter of that spend, or just over $2 billion.
We don’t need to control those funds, but we need robust governance to make sure the money is spent in a way that is best for the enterprise, and we aren’t reproducing capabilities that already exist,” Goodwine added.
Goodwine said her team is focused on ensuring IT stakeholders from across the Air Force and Space Force leverages governance processes to articulate their priorities.
This includes making sure that they also know how to access existing Service Catalogues, which provide a detailed list of capabilities developed jointly by government and industry that commands can leverage or modify to support their needs.
“My office works with the Air Force A6 and the Space Force S6 to prioritize and make investments in IT capabilities of common concern for all Airmen and Guardians,” Goodwine said.
“We leverage the Cyberspace Capabilities Center to develop and deliver these services, like how the Defense Information Systems Agency does the same across the Department of Defense for all users on behalf of the DoD CIO.”
As part of the Secretariat, the role of the CIO’s staff is to provide strategy, policy, governance, oversight and advocacy across the Department’s IT enterprise – inclusive of all IT portfolios and mission areas, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence – and make informed investments to support the Services’ strategic objectives.
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4114772/office-of-the-chief-information-officer-drives-efficiency-for-it-spending/
Air Force, Space Force discuss requirements to win future fights
March 10, 2025
Air Force and Space Force senior leaders took to the stage at the recent Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium March 3-5, outlining their vision for the future of warfare and emphasizing the need for rapid modernization and adaptation in the face of evolving global threats.
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman opened the conference, emphasizing space is no longer a peaceful domain.
As U.S. adversaries rapidly expand their space capabilities, Saltzman stressed the urgent need for his service to fully embrace its fundamental responsibility to establish Space Superiority.
"Fighting against a near-peer threat that has unfettered access to space while we do not is a recipe for death and destruction," Saltzman warned.
He outlined key focus areas and efforts designed to deliver the Space Force's transformation into a warfighting service, including:
• Space Control: Acknowledging it’s the service’s newest core function, encompassing offensive and defensive capabilities to ensure U.S. freedom of action in space.
• Integrated Mission Deltas: Streamlining operations, development, and sustainment to enhance combat effects delivery.
• Officer Training Course: Equipping new officers with a foundational understanding of all elements of spacepower.
• Space Futures Command: A proposed organization that will drive innovation and determine requirements to shape the Space Force of the future.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin echoed the need for urgency, advocating for "more Air Force" in an increasingly volatile world.
“America needs more Air Force. More Air Force doesn’t mean more of the same. It means more Airmen are focused on the threat.
It means a more agile force design that allows you to leverage industry. It means more Airmen … more defense of the homeland. Finally, it means more options for the president,” Allvin said.
He further explained that “more Air Force” allows the service “to sustain and maintain the ability to go anytime, anywhere in the densest threat environment and put ‘warheads on foreheads’ anywhere the President might want.
Senior enlisted leaders from both services stressed the critical role of enlisted personnel in shaping the future force. Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna called for a culture of innovation and adaptability.
“What we did yesterday is not going to succeed today,” Bentivegna said. “We need innovative Guardians thinking outside the box, questioning assumptions, and evolving our service at the tactical level.”
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi emphasized the importance of the warrior ethos, discipline, standards and accountability.
“We are wingmen, we’re leaders, we’re warriors, we’re in the profession of arms. We must focus on our main thing–the lethality and readiness of our force–to preserve options for our nation.”
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4114766/air-force-space-force-discuss-requirements-to-win-future-fights/
Tennessee congressman proposes allowing property owners to shotgun low-flying drones
Tue, March 11th 2025 at 1:01 PM
Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett has proposed a bill allowing Americans to use a shotgun to shoot down drones above their property.
HR1907, also known as the Defense Against Drones Act, is sponsored by U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN-2).
The bill allows for a property owner to shoot down unmanned aircraft using a legally-obtained shotgun if the person believes the drone is flying 200 feet or lower over their property.
The bill allows for the property owner to return the drone to the owner should they choose and also requires the property owner to report the aircraft and it's registration number to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) within 60 days of the drone shooting.
The bill comes just under two weeks after the Tennessee National Guard reported mysterious drone sightings in recent months similar to the sightings seen in northeast states.
The Tennessee Department of the Military is asking for an additional $5.5 million for what they call forced protection improvements.
Such improvements may include ballistic doors, ballistic gates, and other types of confidential defense improvements.
https://wcyb.com/news/local/tennessee-congressman-proposes-allowing-property-owners-to-shotgun-low-flying-drones
https://wcyb.com/resources/pdf/62a43aea-38bc-4390-89c7-aa75932cb3ec-burctn_016_xml1.pdf
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Hezbollah's Air Defense Commander in Lebanon
Updated 23:51 IST, March 11th 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a drone strike in southern Lebanon, killing Hassan Abbas Izzedine, a senior Hezbollah commander responsible for the group’s air defense operations.
The attack took place in Nabatieh, a stronghold of the Iran-backed militant group.
According to the Times of Israel, Izzedine played a critical role in rebuilding Hezbollah’s air defense system following previous Israeli attacks.
He was also involved in acquiring new weapons that could pose a threat to Israeli military aircraft.
Second Airstrike Hits Hezbollah Operatives
Shortly after the strike on Izzedine, another Israeli airstrike targeted a car near Nabatieh.
Reports indicate that the vehicle was carrying Hezbollah operatives who were seen loading weapons. Details about casualties from the second strike remain unclear.
Tensions Remain High
The attack comes amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which have intensified in recent months.
Israel has repeatedly targeted Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, citing the group's growing military capabilities and threats to Israel's security.
There has been no immediate response from Hezbollah regarding Izzedine’s death. However, past incidents suggest the group may retaliate against Israeli military targets in the region.
This strike underscores the volatile situation along the Israel-Lebanon border, where clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters have escalated.
https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/israeli-drone-strike-kills-hezbollah-s-air-defense-commander-in-lebanon
Druzhba pipeline oil deliveries suspended due to drone strike
MARCH 11, 2025
Oil deliveries to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline have had to be suspended due to a Ukrainian drone strike on one of the pipeline’s measuring stations, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Tuesday, adding that repairs to the pipeline were under way and oil transit could resume later today.
Szijjártó said he has spoken to Russia’s deputy prime minister in charge of energy affairs, who told him that oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline have had to be temporarily halted due to a Ukrainian strike.
Repairs are underway, and deliveries could resume late in the afternoon or early evening, he said, according to a ministry statement.
“If the Druzhba oil pipeline is rendered inoperable, then it practically becomes physically impossible to supply oil to Hungary and Slovakia,” Szijjártó warned, adding that attacks on Hungary’s energy infrastructure were “unacceptable”.
We have made this position clear in Brussels on multiple occasions, and the European Commission guaranteed that there would be no attacks on the infrastructure supplying energy to Hungary,” he said.
“Unfortunately this isn’t the first time for the European Commission’s guarantee to be violated.”
“We call on the Ukrainians not to attack the infrastructure supplying energy to Hungary,” he said. Szijjártó said Hungary bore no blame for the war and would continue to stay out of the conflict.
“And Hungary’s energy supply is a matter of sovereignty, and we expect everyone to respect that,” he added.
“It is clear that peace is needed as soon as possible, because the sooner there is peace, the sooner these attacks will stop and the sooner we will be able to fully secure the infrastructure supplying energy to Hungary,” the minister said.
“Therefore we hope that President Trump’s peace efforts this week will be successful,” Szijjártó added.
https://dailynewshungary.com/russia-druzhba-pipeline-oil-deliveries-suspended-due-to-drone-strike/
Drone dropping of arms in Punjab: 6 terrorists linked to Khalistan Zindabad Force get life term
11 March 2025, 07:55 IST
Besides the KZF, the convicts are also linked to designated individual terrorists – Germany-based Gurmeet Singh alias Bagga and Pakistan-based Ranjeet Singh alias Neeta, officials said Tuesday.
New Delhi: A special NIA court in Mohali has sentenced six terrorists linked to proscribed Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) to life imprisonment for smuggling explosives and arms through drones in Punjab for launching a terror attack in 2019.
https://www.deccanherald.com/india/punjab/drone-dropping-of-arms-in-punjab-6-terrorists-linked-to-khalistan-zindabad-force-get-life-term-3442074
Moscow Hit by Barrage of Drones in Biggest Attack of Ukraine War
Updated Mar 11, 2025 at 6:23 AM EDT
Moscow was hit by the largest drone attack of the Russia-Ukraine war overnight, hours ahead of a scheduled meeting between officials from Washington and Kyiv that could determine the future of the conflict.
Newsweek has contacted the foreign ministries of Russia and Ukraine for comment.
Why It Matters
The Associated Press has described the attack as seemingly the largest drone barrage on Russia since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine over three years ago.
It is likely intended to send a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of a meeting between a Ukrainian delegation and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
What We Know
Russia's Defense Ministry said in a Telegram post that it intercepted 337 Ukrainian drones overnight.
It is a record number since the war began in February 2022, The Moscow Times reported.
The ministry said 91 unmanned aerial vehicles were "intercepted and destroyed by air defense systems" over the Moscow region. Another 126 were destroyed over the Kursk region, which borders Ukraine.
Others were intercepted above the regions of Bryansk, Belgorod, Ryazan, Kaluga, Lipetsk, Oryol, Voronezh, and Nizhny Novgorod, Russian officials said.
"Thanks to the air defense forces of the Aerospace Forces of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for their excellent work," said Moscow's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin in a Telegram post.
"The Defense Ministry's air defense continues to repel a massive attack by enemy drones on Moscow."
The Moscow region's governor, Andrei Vorobyov, said at least one person was killed and three others were wounded in Moscow's southern suburbs. A residential building was also damaged in the attack.
The drone barrage came ahead of high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, the first since President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on February 28.
That disastrous meeting resulted in Washington halting aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
Putin has demanded that Ukraine give up its aspirations to join NATO, and concede territory to Moscow as part of peace talks.
What People Are Saying
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Monday:
"The most important thing that we have to leave here with is a strong sense that Ukraine is prepared to do difficult things, like the Russians are going to have to do difficult things, to end this conflict or at least pause it in some way, shape or form.
"I think both sides need to come to an understanding that there's no military solution to this situation.
"The Russians can't conquer all of Ukraine, and obviously it'll be very difficult for Ukraine in any reasonable time period to sort of force the Russians back all the way to where they were in 2014."
What Happens Next
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry said of the U.S.-Ukraine talks that the kingdom is committed to pursuing "a lasting peace to end the Ukrainian crisis."
https://www.newsweek.com/moscow-drones-biggest-attack-ukraine-war-2042618
https://twitter.com/StratcomCentre/status/1899356232340652543
Pentagon Officials 'Mystified' by Drone Incursions, New Clip Teases
Updated Mar 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM EDT
An upcoming 60 Minutes investigation into the drone sightings that took place toward the end of 2024 promises to reveal more about the government's knowledge and response to the still largely-unexplained phenomena.
In a preview for the special, CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker speaks with Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker, Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, inquiring about the intelligence community's thoughts on the mysterious sightings and whether these could have been an attempt at espionage by a foreign power.
"I am privy to classified briefings at the highest level," Wicker said. "I think the Pentagon and the National Security Advisors are still mystified."
Why It Matters
Although the White House has sought to ease concerns regarding the drone sightings in New Jersey and other states during November and December, they raised considerable alarm among both the public and lawmakers.
Reports indicated multiple drones flying over military bases, sparking worries among some lawmakers who speculated that China might be behind the incidents.
What To Know
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in December, over 5,000 sightings were reported to the agency, of which around 100 were actionable tips.
The Bureau at the time said that the sightings were of "a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones."
Successive administrations have also downplayed the risk posed by the drones. In December, Joe Biden said there was "nothing nefarious apparently," adding "we're following this closely, but so far, no sense of danger."
In late January, the White House stated that the drones were "not the enemy" and were part of a series of authorized research flights conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
However, some experts voiced skepticism about this explanation to Newsweek.
What People Are Saying
In late January, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt released a statement from President Trump on the New Jersey sightings, which read: "After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons.
Many of these drones were also hobbyists, recreational and private individuals that enjoy flying drones. In time, it got worse due to curiosity. This was not the enemy."
In late January, the White House stated that the drones were "not the enemy" and were part of a series of authorized research flights conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
However, some experts voiced skepticism about this explanation to Newsweek.
What People Are Saying
In late January, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt released a statement from President Trump on the New Jersey sightings, which read: "After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons.
Many of these drones were also hobbyists, recreational and private individuals that enjoy flying drones. In time, it got worse due to curiosity. This was not the enemy."
What Happens Next?
The CBS 60 Minutes investigation on the mysterious drone sightings will air Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
https://www.newsweek.com/pentagon-mystified-new-drone-sightings-2042249
https://www.bluewin.ch/en/entertainment/ive-had-encounters-with-at-least-two-ufos-2600031.html
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLob1mZcVWOagRud0v7vN-XB7tfFtUwyI1
'Ghostbusters' star Dan Aykroyd "I had encounters with at least two UFOs"
11.03.2025, 04:33
In the documentary series "The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd", the "Ghostbusters" star once again devotes himself to mysterious events. In this interview, the 72-year-old talks about inspiring survival stories.
Dan Aykroyd was part of the original cast of "Saturday Night Live" in the 1970s and became a global star with films such as the musical comedy "Blues Brothers" (1980) and the "Ghostbusters" series (from 1984).
The Canadian-born actor is now 72 years old, but Dan Aykroyd is far from thinking about retirement. Just last year, he once again slipped into the role of ghost hunter Dr. Ray Stantz in "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire".
In the documentary series "The UnBelievable", the criminologist and sociologist devotes himself to his passion for worldly and paranormal phenomena.
The second season (ten episodes) is available from Thursday, March 13, weekly at 8.15pm, on The HISTORY Channel, or on demand on HISTORY Play (via Amazon and YouTube).
Episode one "It Came From Above" shows the sometimes unbelievable things that once fell from the sky, often causing great damage. Among other things, Dan Aykroyd tells the story of a young woman who was hit by a meteorite in her sleep at home.
Dan Aykroyd, hand on heart: after all the terrifying stories of falling meteorites or extra strong tornadoes that you tell in "The Unbelievable", can you still sleep peacefully?
Well, I'm not worried about meteorites. What I worry about are human mechanisms, things that transport us, like ocean liners sinking or being torpedoed. I worry about the speed - of cars …
So all the things that humans have created scare me more than the things from outer space that humans have to deal with.
Has your view of the dangers of the world changed as a result of working on the series?
Nothing that mankind does would surprise me. But I didn't know about the fantastic escapes from danger that humans have been through. There's a man who survived in a boat at the bottom of the sea for four or five days in an air pocket and somehow got out.
These are very inspiring survival stories. My view of the world has improved, but it hasn't changed in terms of what people can achieve or even what cruelties they can commit.
What cruelties do you mean?
There was a French king who didn't like his cook's soup, so he had him executed. That's one of our stories. We're doing an episode about revenge. We're doing an episode about military weapons that were tested and proved to be absolute folly.
Some of these stories are really funny: how people have tried to put bombs on pigeons and send them into battle. So there's also a lot of humor and irony in all these stories.
I think that's what makes them so entertaining. Not only are they well-researched and well-presented, but they're also funny.
So it's the humor that gives you hope in a world where everyone is going crazy?
I think whenever we can laugh, it also gives hope. There's a lot of craziness involved. I hope people laugh, and I hope people are entertained by this movie.
And yes, laughter is very important, and it's also medically proven to be an effective cure for many diseases. Laughter is valuable because it releases endorphins and provides relief.
In view of the really big problems such as climate change, which is also part of "The UnBelievable", we ultimately have little reason to laugh … Or do you still have hope here too?
Planet Earth will always have a radical climate, but it seems that events like strong hurricanes are becoming more frequent. They are bigger, and they are more dangerous.
That's one thing I'm really scared of, as well as the power of the elements in general. But I also believe that humanity will manage to save itself.
With the industry and all the money being spent on fighting climate change, we have some hope. But global warming since records began is already more than 1.5 degrees Celsius.
That means we have to do something - and I don't mean fleeing to Mars. We will continue to live here on Earth and have to deal with all this.
My fear is that we will pass the point where we can no longer change anything. But I want to keep hoping. I am an optimist. I am a Canadian optimist. I want to hope.
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You saidin an interview that you are interested in paranormal phenomena. You also mention aliens in "The Unbelievable". Where does your interest in such stories come from?
My great-grandfather was a spiritualist and paranormal investigator in the 1920s. He organized séances in an old farmhouse with a family medium who guided the deceased and brought them back. So he believed in life after death. He believed in consciousness after death.
The whole thing with ghosts goes hand in hand with that. So I wrote the "Ghostbusters" based on old comedies like those of Abbott and Costello, Bob Hope or Dean Martin, as well as my great-grandfather's research and what was happening in paranormal research at the time.
But what exactly interests you about these kinds of stories?
What interests me about the materialization of a spirit is the question of what is going on physically, chemically, biochemically and molecularly so that a living person can see the materialization of a deceased person in a real form, like a 3D image.
God, what kind of energy that must be. Where does this energy come from, from the other side? It's really fascinating for me.
And all those ghost stories you hear, like the one of the little girl on the Queen Mary in Long Beach who drowned in the pool and has since been seen by hundreds of people.
Have you ever had a paranormal experience yourself?
I've seen a few things that weren't meant to be: I've had encounters with at least two UFOs. I've never seen a ghost, but I've had some great sessions with mediums who told me things that only I and the deceased people could know.
So I'm pretty convinced that this experience is real. It's exciting and entertaining for me as a writer.
You mentioned the Ghostbusters. Netflix is planning a new animated series from the "Ghostbusters" universe. What do you think about that? Can it work?
Oh yes, it will work great. I can't say much about it, but we'll be able to go places you couldn't go in normal, real live action.
Does that mean you are part of the new project?
Yes. I'm involved as an executive producer and also as a member of the Ghost Corps with Jason Reitman and Gil Keenan. The three of us are bringing the "Ghostbusters" into the future.
The first "Ghostbusters" movie was released in 1984, over 40 years ago. What fascinates people about it to this day?
Well, people love ghosts and they love to laugh. And there were so many great laughs in it. That's also true of the films that followed, two and three, as well as Paul Feig's women's film.
People love ghosts, technology and fantasy, and they love good, fast-paced entertainment. And that's exactly what Ivan Reitman gave them with the first film, providing the template for further films.
Last question: What professional dreams are you still pursuing, beyond "Ghostbusters"?
I recently wrote a book that still has to be published. And I want to keep working on my vodka company, Crystal Head Vodka. We are constantly breaking new ground and are already represented in 80 countries.
And then I still have my band, so as long as I can still move, talk and breathe, I want to play a few more concerts. I would also like to bring a House of Blues to Berlin
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14481929/memo-JFK-probed-CIA-release-UFO-files-assassination.html
Bombshell memo claims JFK probed CIA to release UFO files 10 days before his assassination
Updated: 15:42 EDT, 10 March 2025
As the John F Kennedy assassination files are set to be released to the public, a memo supposedly written by the former president 10 days before his death has resurfaced.
In the letter, dated November 12, 1963, JFK allegedly requested the director of CIA brief him about 'all UFO intelligence.' The recipient's name was redacted, but John McCone headed the department at the time.
It stressed the importance of knowing what objects in the skies are unknown in the event the Soviets mistake a UFO as America spying on its defenses.
'When this data has been sorted out, I would like you to arrange a program of data sharing with NASA where unknowns are a factor,' the memo reads. 'This will help NASA mission directors in their defensive responsibilities.'
The document was obtained by William Lester, who claimed it was released to him under the Freedom of Information Act while researching his 2011 book A Celebration of Freedom: JFK and the New Frontier.'
The CIA has never commented publicly and declined to respond to DailyMail.com prior to publishing this story.
However, the letter has not appeared anywhere but in Lester's book, leading some experts to question its authenticity.
There are several outlandish conspiracy theories about JFK and UFOs, including that he may have been assassinated for exposing a government cover-up.
The memo features the subject 'Classification review of all UFO intelligence files affecting National Security,' along with 'draft' written in pen in the top right corner.
It came during the Cold War and the space race and two months after JFK proposed a joint lunar program with the Soviet Union because he believed more discoveries would be made with two nations working together.
The memo states that JFK instructed James Webb, the second Administrator of NASA, 'to develop a program with the Soviet Union in joint space and lunar exploration.'
'It is important we make a clear distinction between the knowns and unknowns in the event the Soviets try to mistake our extended cooperation as a cover for intelligence gather of their defense and space programs.'
JFK said in September 1963 that if the US and Soviet were to come together in space, they would need a new approach to the war.
That included 'a desire not to bury one's adversary, but to compete in a host of peaceful arenas, in ideas, in production, and ultimately in service to all mankind.'
The memo obtained by Lester suggested JFK was on a mission to ensure the nation did not see UFOs as American weaponry.
A research technician at the JFK Library in Boston, who asked not to be named, told Space.com that he was unable to find a copy in the presidential archive, which holds copies of all of JFK's letters.
'We did some research into the presidential papers to try to find any evidence of the Nov. 12, 1963, letter to the director of the CIA, John McCone,' the technician said.
JFK was also known for keeping carbon copies of all his letters, but the one Lester published has not been located.
'Something is a little odd about it,' the technician said. 'It is sanitized in very odd places: the director's name, the top heading of the document (which usually distinguishes which agency is generating it) and then the tiny 'top secret' print at the top of letter.
Top secret items are usually stamped in large dark ink on the letter.' DailyMail.com has contacted the JFK Library and Lester for comment.
Lester believes his memo proceeded another that many conspiracy theorists claim indicates the CIA killed JFK, called the 'burned memo.'
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This mysterious document surfaced in 1999 by an anonymous source claiming to be a former CIA operative who worked at the agency from 1960 and 1974 and took the memo.
The anonymous source claimed they grabbed it from a fire just as the CIA was burning files, NBC News reported. But this memo has also never been verified as authentic.
'Lancer (the CIA's codename for JFK) has made some inquiries regarding our activities, which we cannot allow.
Please submit your views no later than October. Your action to this matter is critical to the continuance of the group,' it reads.
Lester believes the memo he received 'proves' JFK was looking into the CIA's involvement with UFOs.
'If Kennedy had gotten some level of control of this issue from NASA or the CIA, who's to say he wouldn't have disclosed that information to the American public? Who knows where that would have led?' he said.
In late January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing the release of the remaining classified records about the 1963 shooting of JFK.
The White House was alerted last month that the FBI discovered about 14,000 pages of documents as the agency set about reviewing the secret files in response to the order.
Surveillance of Lee Harvey Oswald, a file on a Cuban hitman, and the president's plan to obliterate the CIA are among bombshell revelations that could be contained within secret JFK assassination files.
The order gave the director of national intelligence and the attorney general 15 days to develop a plan to declassify the remaining documents. It is not clear when the records will actually be released.
JFK was assassinated in downtown Dallas on November 22, 1963, as his motorcade passed in front of the Texas School Book Depository building.
Gunman Lee Harvey Oswald, 24, shot from a sixth-floor sniper's perch, and was himself gunned down two days later.
The Warren Commission concluded Oswald acted alone, but conspiracy theories have run riot ever since.
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Dr Steven Greer: Blink 182's Tom DeLonge was Used & Spit Out by UFO Expert Luis Elizondo
Mar 10, 2025 5:30 PM
Dr. Steven Greer discussed the involvement of Blink-182's Tom DeLonge in UFO initiatives.
Dr. Greer expressed dismay over how UFO expert Luis Elizondo allegedly used and then abandoned DeLonge, suggesting that DeLonge was misled by narratives involving extraterrestrial threats.
According to Dr. Greer, after initially working together in the early 2000s, DeLonge shifted focus when Elizondo convinced him of various conspiracy theories.
He emphasized the importance of proving facts, asserting that many narratives, like those involving hostile aliens, could potentially be psychological operations orchestrated by powerful agencies.
https://www.vladtv.com/article/309903/dr-steven-greer-blink-182s-tom-delonge-was-used-spit-out-by-ufo-expert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYlwYD9kBrk
Dr Steven Greer: There are At Least 69 Alien Species, From 1 Foot Tall to 40 Feet Tall
Mar 11, 2025 2:00 PM
Dr. Steven Greer revealed insights into the diversity of alien species known to humankind.
According to Greer, there are at least 69 different alien species documented since the 1960s, though the actual number could be much higher today.
These extraterrestrial beings reportedly vary significantly in size, ranging from as small as one and a half feet to as tall as 40 feet.
Most of these species are believed to be bipedal and share a basic humanoid structure, though there is considerable variation within this form.
Dr. Greer also discussed the notion that extraterrestrials hail from different star systems, owing to their diverse biological forms.
Interestingly, he pointed out that what are often perceived as "spooky" aliens in popular culture might actually be sophisticated, bio-engineered robotic entities, allegedly developed using material collected from animal mutilations.
Greer's discussion extended beyond mere physical characteristics, touching on philosophical and spiritual dimensions.
He suggested that the evolution of human consciousness, focusing on a sense of oneness, could foster greater understanding and harmony both among humans and with non-human entities.
https://www.vladtv.com/article/309920/dr-steven-greer-there-are-at-least-69-alien-species-from-1-foot-tall-to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kkHXGixyE4
https://www.alternet.org/space-aliens-trump/
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'Galactic Federation': This new Trump nominee spoke at a space alien conspiracy conference
March 11, 2025
Two Arizona lawmakers and President Donald Trump’s nominee for a top Pentagon job spoke at a conspiracy theory convention over the weekend, appearing alongside a man who claims God is telling him to sell cryptocurrency.
Arizona lawmakers Sen. Mark Finchem, R-Prescott, and Rep. Leo Biasiucci, R-Lake Havasu, each spoke on multiple panels at the Quantum Summit 2 event, a convention for a fringe conspiracy theory that claims extraterrestrials are helping shape national and global policy.
During one presentation, Finchem was joined by retired Gen. Anthony Tata, Trump’s nominee for under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness at the Pentagon.
Tata had previously been nominated by Trump during his first presidency, but his past inflammatory remarks referring to President Barack Obama as a “terrorist” and a series of Islamaphobic tweets scuttled his appointment.
Tata has appeared at a Quantum Summit event before, speaking at the inaugural event in 2024; photographs of his participation were posted on the event website and in other promotional materials.
The White House did not respond to a request for comment or answer questions if they were aware of Tata’s planned attendance.
In a program for the event posted to BlueSky by anonymous independent extremist researcher Arizona Right Watch, Tata was listed as speaking on a panel with Finchem and two individuals who frequently post videos with QAnon related themes.
Both Biasucci and Finchem also held their own presentations separately, with Biasucci speaking about his legislation and Finchem about his work with a former Tennessee cop in which Finchem has pursued spurious fraud claims.
“We are a very small team,” Finchem said, alluding to a nonprofit he created that has spread debunked election fraud claims and whose “head researcher,” a former Tennessee cop named Shawn Taylor, was also present at the event.
Finchem suggested that those in attendance should donate to help fund his nonprofit’s work.
Quantum Summit 2 was put on in Cape Canaveral, Florida, by believers in the NESARA/GESARA conspiracy theory.
In its most basic form, NESARA/GESARA is a conspiracy theory that revolves around a proposed piece of economic reforms from the 1990s called the National Economic Security and Recovery Act that conspiracy theorists believe was enacted in secret by President Bill Clinton but was covered up by the U.S. Supreme Court via a gag order and suppressed by the 9/11 attacks, which were orchestrated by President George W. Bush.
GESARA refers to a supposed global version of the economic reforms that adherents similarly believe were instituted and then hidden.
In the early 2000s, the conspiracy theory gained popularity in the early internet days as Shaini Goodwin, calling herself the “Dove of Oneness,” made bold predictions about NESARA and world events with dubious claims of “insider knowledge.”
Goodwin is a “graduate” of a New-Age school whose leader often goes on homophobic and antisemitic rants and has teamed up with QAnon. It is also tied to the NXIVM cult that was investigated for sex crimes and much more.
The conspiracy theory has regained traction in recent years, as QAnon adherents have flocked to it due to its many similarities.
NESARA/GESARA has often also been called the “grandfather” of the QAnon conspiracy movement.
Goodwin initially promoted it as part of a larger scam that defrauded investors of millions of dollars, with promises of the erasure of all debts and the eventual abolishment of the Internal Revenue Services.
Believers often claim that extraterrestrials have been in communication with them or leaders within the movement and are working to promote the NESARA/GESARA agenda.
A promotional video for the Cape Canaveral event that Finchem and Biasiucci spoke at mentions discussions around encouraging the U.S. Space Force to work with the “Galactic Federation.”
The idea of a Galactic Federation is often discussed in the context of UFO religions and New Age movements.
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The event was the brainchild of a man named Mel Carmine, who believes that Trump, using the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is ushering in the NESARA/GESARA plan.
Carmine also has violent beliefs as to what the government should be doing to Trump’s perceived enemies.
“Everything you buy, everything you touch, has a tax,” Carmine said in a Feb. 11 interview with Finchem and Biasucci.
“People are tired of the thievery…I believe I’m speaking for the American people. I’m pissed off and I know the American people are pissed off.
I know I wanna see guillotines and I’m very sure the American people want to see the guillotines and people hanging from ropes.
Are we going to see these people perp walked? Are we going to see these people taken care of?”
Neither Arizona lawmaker responded to the statement, and instead spoke about legislation they’re running about taxes in Arizona.
In that same interview, Finchem claimed that Attorney General Kris Mayes had sent a “threatening” letter to lawmakers regarding cryptocurrency.
A spokesperson for Mayes said they were unaware of any letter and noted they were working with Republican lawmaker Rep. Jeff Weninger, R-Chandler, on a cryptocurrency bill.
Neither Biasucci nor Finchem responded to repeated requests for comment.
In an opening video for the event, Carmine also claimed that God showed him the logo of a cryptocurrency in the sky that he is now pushing as the currency that will be backed by NESARA/GESARA.
That cryptocurrency was featured prominently throughout the event and is pushed heavily on Carmine’s social media.
The event included a litany of speakers with conspiratorial ties and beliefs ranging from UFOs to a man who claimed that he was the original author of The Matrix movie, a claim that was rejected in court.
On Telegram during the conference, Carmine interviewed a person who claimed the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which left 20 children and 6 adults dead, was faked by the government and claimed “anti-gravity tech” and the scam technology known as “med beds” would be forthcoming.
Biasiucci and Finchem are not strangers to conspiracy conventions. In 2021, both spoke at a QAnon convention full of conspiracy theories and antisemitic propaganda.
Finchem has also fundraised with QAnon adherents and had major support from the QAnon community during his failed bid for statewide office in 2022.
One of those major supporters, Juan O. Savin, was also a speaker at Quantum Summit 2.
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