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The Kevin Rose Show
Ryan Graves, Advanced Navy Fighter Pilot and UFOs (#34)
Dec 3, 2019
Ryan Graves, an experienced F-18 fighter pilot for the Navy, shares gripping tales from his encounters with UFOs. He discusses the recent Department of Defense revelations about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and the significant 2015 New York Times article that brought military footage to light. Graves emphasizes the operational hurdles pilots face when reporting UAPs, including navigating outdated protocols. He also raises pressing concerns about the implications these encounters have for national security and pilot safety.
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- Ryan Graves highlights the shift in military perception of UFOs due to upgraded radar systems and corroborations among pilots during encounters.
- Graves recounts a near-collision incident with an unidentified object, raising significant concerns regarding pilot safety and military operations.
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Kevin Rose's Interest in UFOs
The host shares his long-standing curiosity about UFOs, which began during his time living in Las Vegas and working at the Nevada Test Site. He mentions the significance of the area, particularly with its connections to Area 51, a secretive military facility known for its classified projects and rumored extraterrestrial activity. As a security clearance holder, he had unique access to fascinating technology and events at the site, but he never personally encountered any aliens. His interest was piqued further when the Department of Defense released official UFO footage, marking a shift from merely entertaining speculation to serious discussions surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena.
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