Summary of statements by seven U.S. government employees who separately reported observing several unidentified anomalous phenomena in the western United States over the course of two days in 2023. The summary notes four distinct categories of reported experiences: (1) observing "orbs launching other orbs" at a distance, (2) observing a large stationary glowing orb at close estimated range, (3) pursuing a large phenomenon near the ground, and (4) observing a large, seemingly transparent phenomenon described as akin to a "translucent kite." Although no technical data is directly associated with the report, contextual factors including shared features with other AARO reports, the reporters' credibility, and the potentially anomalous nature of the events make this among the most compelling within AARO's current holdings. The R03 release added the AARO unresolved case analysis (DOW-UAP-D077), notional map (D078), and five individual narrative statements (D079-D083) as companion documents.

Western US Event: Summary of Federal Employee Statements (2023)

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