David Grusch recently blew the whistle on secret UFO operations in US government. But how did this all begin?TW: Brief mentions of alcoholism, bodily harm.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Whistleblower testifies U.S. salvaged 'non-human biologics' from UFO crash sites : NPRUFO congressional hearing: Whistleblower says US concealing 'multi-decade' UFO program | AP NewsHere are the 5 most memorable moments from Congress’ UFO hearingUFO hearing key takeaways: cover-up claims and Pentagon denials | UFOs | The GuardianUS conducted ‘multi-decade’ secret UFO program, ex-intelligence official says | House of Representatives | The GuardianUFO hearing key takeaways: What a whistleblower told Congress about UAPs - CBS NewsNavy pilots recall "unsettling" 2004 UAP sighting - 60 Minutes - CBS NewsThe story behind the "Tic Tac" UFO sighting by Navy pilots in 2004 - CBS NewsPentagon Releases UFO Report: Here’s What’s InsideUFO whistleblower says U.S. recovered nonhuman "biologics" from crash sites - YouTubeUFO Hearing: Whistleblower says people were harmed | NewsNation - YouTubeHouse hearing on UFOs: Officials and lawmakers push for more government transparency | CNN Politics360 new UFO cases reported to U.S. intelligence agencies since March 2021UFO report: US intelligence community releases long-awaited report | CNN PoliticsWatch the Pentagon's three declassified UFO videos taken by U.S. Navy pilots - YouTubeREAD: US intelligence community's unclassified report on UFOs | CNN PoliticsHow the Pentagon Started Taking U.F.O.s Seriously | The New Yorker