Bombshell UFO/UAP Claims and New Footage at Congressional Hearing

In a highly anticipated hearing titled "Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection," held on September 9, 2025, a House Oversight Task Force convened to scrutinize the U.S. government's handling of Unidentified

By The UFO Chronicles 9-10-2025

Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) AKA UFOs. The session, which featured compelling witness testimony and the public unveiling of new startling UAP footage, underscored a growing congressional push for greater transparency and robust protections for those who come forward with information.

Chaired by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets framed the hearing as a critical step towards holding government agencies accountable and rebuilding public trust. The overarching message from lawmakers and witnesses alike was clear: the era of secrecy surrounding UAPs must end, and individuals within the military and government who report these phenomena should be safeguarded, not silenced.

Eyewitness Accounts and Allegations of Retaliation

The hearing featured a diverse panel of witnesses, including U.S. Air Force veterans, a senior policy counsel at the Project On Government Oversight (POGO), an active-duty U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer (Operations Specialist) and seasoned Chief Investigative Reporter for KLAS-TV and longtime Ufologist, George Knapp. Their testimonies painted a picture of not only a long history of UAP/UFO encounters, but very recent incredible reports encased in a culture where reporting such incidents can lead to professional repercussions.

Chief Petty Officer Chief Alexandro Wiggins, provided a firsthand, fascinating account of a "Tic Tac-shaped" object emerging from the ocean (transmedium). The UFO was accompanied by 3 similar objects detected on multiple sensors, including radar, and video was recorded inside CIC using a Star SAFIRE multi-spectral EO/IR system. Wiggins stressed the critical need for "de-stigmatized channels" within the military to allow service members to report UAP encounters without fear of career damage or ridicule. His testimony highlighted the psychological and professional burden placed on those who witness unexplained phenomena.

Former “1N1” geospatial intelligence specialist for the U.S. Air Force, Dylan Borland stated that his professional career was "deliberately obstructed, and I have endured sustained reprisals from government agencies for more than a decade" after disclosing his own UAP experience at Langley Air Force Base in 2012. Such accounts resonate with a broader narrative among UAP proponents who argue that fear of reprisal has long suppressed valuable information.

Unveiling New Footage and Escalating Concerns

One of the most dramatic moments of the hearing came with the public release of new UAP/UFO footage by Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO). The video purportedly shows a U.S. military drone engaging a high-speed orb off the coast of Yemen in October 2024, with a Hellfire missile reportedly bouncing off the object. While the authenticity and full context of the footage remain subjects of ongoing discussion, its public presentation in a congressional setting marks a significant escalation in the official acknowledgment of UAP encounters.

This footage, alongside expert commentary from investigative journalist George Knapp and additional testimony from U.S. Air Force Veteran Jeffrey Nuccetelli, contributed to a sense of urgency among lawmakers. The implication that UAPs may not only be present but could also be demonstrating advanced capabilities beyond current human understanding, further fueled calls for serious investigation and open disclosure.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle emphasized the need for tangible legislative action. The calls included:

• Increased Transparency: Demands for government agencies to declassify and release UAP-related information currently withheld from the public and Congress.

• Ending Over-classification: A push to reform classification protocols that may be unnecessarily shrouding UAP data.

• Strengthened Whistleblower Protections: Proposals for robust legal frameworks to safeguard individuals who come forward with information about UAPs, ensuring they are protected from professional retaliation, harassment, or intimidation.

The hearing served as a powerful signal that UAP/UFOs are no longer a fringe topic relegated to speculative discussions. With compelling eyewitness testimony, new evidence, and a unified congressional push, the movement for UAP/UFO transparency and accountability appears to be gaining unprecedented momentum, moving from the shadows into the mainstream political discourse. The push for restoring public trust through open dialogue and protected disclosures marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing exploration of phenomena that continue to defy easy explanation.

See Also:

	UFO HEARING: Close Encounters with UFOs Described by Ex-Navy Fighter Pilot
	Lawmakers Warned, UFOs / UAP Are a Potential Threat To National Security | Congressional Hearing
	Opening Witness Statements For UFO / UAP Congressional Hearing

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New Video of Tic-Tac UFOs and Witness Emerges

"... senior chief and radar specialist, Alexandro Wiggins and others, while on duty in the ship’s Combat Information Center (CIC) observed “unknown objects” on their screens that appeared to emerge from the ocean."

A U.S. Navy veteran detailed a recent encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) off the Southern California coast. In February 2023, while serving aboard the USS Jackson as a senior chief and radar specialist, Alexandro Wiggins and others,

By The UFO Chronicles 4-18-25

while on duty in the ship’s Combat Information Center (CIC) observed “unknown objects” on their screens that appeared to emerge from the ocean.

Wanting to see the objects with his own eyes, he went on deck and verified what he observed on his radar screen. In an interview with filmmaker, Jeremy Corbell, he stated, “To my surprise, which is something I’ve never witnessed, was a light I noticed on the horizon, it looked as if it were surfacing out of the water and going up.” He quickly returned to the CIC and took a closer look using the SAFIRE System (a thermal sensor) and discovered that the thermal imaging system had picked up not one, but several tic tac–shaped objects.

As Wiggins later described, an initial object was soon joined by a second, and when his team zoomed out for a broader view, they discovered a total of four objects in close proximity. These craft then made a rapid, simultaneous departure towards the northeast, moving with a speed that defied conventional explanation.

The incident, which strongly echoes the infamous Tic Tac encounter from 2004, has reignited public and official interest in UAP sightings, particularly as new Congressional hearings urge witnesses to come forward.

Wiggins, who is also connected to Las Vegas by way of his personal past shared his account after seeing circulating footage.

The video of the sighting was later discussed on a podcast hosted by documentary filmmaker Jeremy Corbell (see below) adding another layer to what many see as an unfolding mystery involving potentially advanced aerial technology or phenomena that challenge current scientific understanding.

See Also:

	Single Video Accomplished What 70 Years of Modern UFO Documentation Had Not
	Pentagon Has More Classified UFO Videos Says Ex Head of Secret Program
	Another Eyewitness Breaks Silence Re The Tic Tac UFO Incident

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