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DOW2023PURSUE Release 01 (May 2026)

Western US Event

Western United States

Summary

This report from the Department of War summarizes observations made by seven federal employees in the western United States over two days in 2023. They reported four distinct types of unidentified anomalous phenomena, including orbs launching other orbs, a large stationary glowing orb, and a pursuit of a large phenomenon near the ground.

Key highlights

  • Multiple agents observed orange orbs launching smaller red orbs in the sky.p.1

    orange “orbs” in the sky emit/launch smaller red “orbs”
  • One glowing orange orb was described as similar to a 'small helicopter cockpit.'p.2

    similar in size to a “small helicopter cockpit.”
  • A 'Dark Kite' object was seen moving laterally at about 15-20 mph without changing height.p.3

    appeared to move laterally, at an estimated speed of 15-20mph.
  • A second kite-shaped object was observed, described as somewhat transparent.p.4

    believe the object was somewhat transparent.
  • The sightings occurred over two days during dusk and pre-dawn hours.p.1

    Dusk (on two separate days)

Outliers

  • Measurements later assessed the glowing orb's distance and size differently than initial estimates.p.2

    measurements later gathered by AARO assess the object to have been ~1050 meters away.

Source

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