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This PDF is a summary of statements by seven U.S. persons employed by the federal government, each reporting unidentified anomalous phenomena in the western United States over two days in 2023. The summary lists four types of experiences: "orbs launching other orbs" at a distance, a large stationary glowing orb at a close estimated range, pursuit of a large phenomenon near the ground, and a large seemingly transparent phenomenon described as like a "translucent kite." It notes that there was no technical data directly associated with the report. AARO considered it among the most compelling in its current holdings because of shared features with other reports, the reporters' credibility, and the potentially anomalous nature of the events.

Declassified by the Department of War under the PURSUE UAP records release (tranche of 5/8/26).
Agency: Department of War
Incident: 2023, Western United States
Document ID: western_us_event_slides_5.08.2026