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Doc for Release (FOIA 22-F-0956)

Office of the Secretary of Defense · 2022 · 20 pages · text from the file's own layer

This Office of the Secretary of Defense FOIA release (22-F-0956) collects internal Pentagon emails from October 2017 to May 2018 about former staffer Luis Elizondo. Garry Reid wrote that Elizondo's claim to have led classified UFO programs was "pure fiction as best I can tell" and reported concerns that he might disclose classified information. Other emails cover a WIRED journalist's questions about DOPSR video clearance and efforts to find the Navy classification authority for a video.

2, This one is less critical but very peculiar. Two weeks ago one of our staff
resigned with little notice. His name is Luis Elizondo. While on staff he managed
one of our SAPS. He is currently working with a group called the "to the Stars
Academy". They have a few former govt personnel and some fringe scientists that
are offering insights into among other things extraterrestrial beings and UFOS. Mr
Elizonzo is representing himself as a former DoD official that led classified
programs on UFO matters. This is pure fiction as best I can tell. He has also said
publicly (on You Tube) that he will be providing previously classified
information.
I am working with our security office to report this very unusual behavior. Carrie
has tasked her AFOSI LNO to probe it as well. At minimum we need to capture
this on his security file. Looking to OSI for other options. I also discussed with
Todd and Pete Verga to see if we should initiate other options (disclaimers, press
releases) if this gets national attention (currently seems limited to a smaller
audience of UFO beleivers)
Carrie and I are standing by to provide additional info and get your guidance
Vr
Garry
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