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DOWJune 12, 2026PURSUE Release 03 (June 2026)

DOW-UAP-D079, Narrative Statement 1, Western United States Event, 2023

Westen United States

Summary

This document is a report detailing a witness's account of UAP sightings in the western United States in October 2023, produced by the Department of War's AARO. It provides firsthand observations from a federal law enforcement agent.

Key highlights

  • Witness 1 observed a large glowing ball in the sky, estimated to be 500 to 1100 meters away.p.1

    It looked like it was between us and a hill face.
  • The object appeared as a well-defined circle of light with no visible structure.p.1

    The object's lighted area was a well defined circle.
  • Witness 1 reported seeing three red lights flying away from the glowing object.p.2

    three red lights flew out of and away from it.
  • Another object was seen floating with dust, appearing to change shape and orientation.p.2

    we then saw what looked like the same object floating in a more vertical orientation.
  • The witness noted a vehicle that seemed to hover without disturbing the terrain.p.2

    It did not bounce or move with the terrain, but seemed to hover.

Source

Department of War — PURSUE / DoW
Public domain (US Government work)
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