US Government UFO Disclosure
Tracking the unprecedented wave of government transparency around unidentified anomalous phenomena. From the 2017 AATIP revelation to Congressional hearings, whistleblower testimony, and the 2026 aliens.gov initiative.
Latest Developments
Aliens.gov Domains Registered
US government registers alien.gov and aliens.gov through DHS/CISA following Trump's disclosure directive. White House says "Stay tuned!"
BREAKING Feb-Mar 2026Wright-Patterson General Vanishes
Retired Maj. Gen. McCasland, who led the base linked to Roswell debris rumors, goes missing. FBI involved in search.
Feb 2026Obama: "They're Real"
Obama's viral podcast comment about aliens directly triggers Trump to order the release of all government UFO files.
Mar 2026AARO's Secret UAP Workshop
Pentagon quietly convenes 40 researchers to standardize UAP data and apply AI to pattern recognition.
Disclosure in Culture
Spielberg's "Disclosure Day"
Steven Spielberg returns to the UFO genre. Emily Blunt, Colin Firth. Score by John Williams. "All Will Be Disclosed." Opens June 12.
COMING SOON TBAKosinski/Bruckheimer UFO Thriller
Apple Films project described as "UFO-themed All the President's Men." David Grusch attached as consultant.
2024James Fox: "The Program"
Behind Congressional hearings with high-level insiders who insist there's definitive proof we're not alone.
2024-2026Karl Nell's 2026 Tipping Point
Retired Army Colonel's "Campaign Plan" identifies 2026 as the critical pivot year for disclosure.
Key Players in Disclosure
David Grusch
Former Intelligence Official
Claimed knowledge of multi-decade crash retrieval programs. Testified before Congress July 2023. Later served as adviser to Rep. Burlison on UAP oversight.
Luis Elizondo
Former AATIP Director
Led Pentagon's UFO program. Testified November 2024 that "the U.S. is in possession of UAP technologies."
Dr. Jon Kosloski
AARO Director
Former NSA quantum optics researcher. Appointed August 2024. Acknowledged "true anomalies" he can't explain.
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Senate Majority Leader
Champion of the UAP Disclosure Act since 2023. Found rare common ground with Trump on UFO file releases.
Rep. Tim Burchett
House of Representatives
Introduced the UAP Transparency Act (H.R. 1187) requiring declassification of all UAP records within 270 days.
RADM Tim Gallaudet
Retired Rear Admiral
Testified November 2024: "Confirmation that UAPs are interacting with humanity came for me in January 2015."
Col. Karl Nell
Retired Army Colonel
Declared "zero doubt" about non-human intelligence. Presented structured Campaign Plan identifying 2026 as the tipping point.
Christopher Mellon
Fmr. Dep. Asst. Sec. of Defense
Key figure bringing UAP evidence to Congress since 2017. Warned disclosure could "upend worldviews and religious doctrine."
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
US House of Representatives
Recommended disbanding AARO through DOGE in March 2026. Vocal critic of Pentagon UAP transparency failures.
Complete Disclosure Timeline
2026 - The Disclosure Era
Apollo Astronaut UAP Files Released in 2026 Disclosure
The first PURSUE release included long-classified NASA material on Apollo 11, 12 and 17 — Buzz Aldrin's 'sizable object', Alan Bean's lights, and an Apollo 17 photograph of three objects in triangular formation above the Moon.
VerifiedJapan Reviews Pentagon UAP Files, Confirms Own Footage
Three days after the first PURSUE release, Tokyo confirmed it was analysing the Pentagon's UAP files alongside allies — and acknowledged, for the first time on the record, that Japan possesses its own UAP video footage.
VerifiedPentagon UAP Disclosure (May 8 2026 Release)
The Department of War released its first tranche of declassified UAP records under the Trump executive order: 160-plus files, 400-plus documented incidents, two dozen videos. The most significant single UAP disclosure action in modern federal history.
VerifiedPURSUE Disclosure Reaction: 'Data Alone Is Not Disclosure'
Days after the first PURSUE file drop, the UAP research community delivered a pointed verdict: more than 100 of the 162 files carried redactions, videos arrived without metadata, and analysts could not independently verify a single case.
VerifiedAARO 2026 Annual Report: 1,800 Cases and the Quiet Persistence of the Unresolved
The Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office released its 2026 annual report on March 31, disclosing roughly 1,800 cumulative case files and a stubborn residue of incidents that resist any prosaic explanation.
VerifiedMexico's 2026 Congressional UAP Hearings
Three years after the controversial Maussan presentation, Mexico's Chamber of Deputies convened a more sober second round of UAP hearings, calling military pilots, civilian researchers, and an FAM liaison to testify on aerial encounters in Mexican airspace.
VerifiedUnresolved UAP Sighting Over Department of the Army (2026) — Pentagon Report
A declassified 2026 Pentagon report details an infrared sensor recording of unidentified anomalous phenomena over a U.S. military installation.
VerifiedAARO Holds Secret Workshop on Future of UAP Research
The Pentagon's AARO quietly sponsors an invite-only workshop with 40 researchers to standardize UAP data collection, apply AI to pattern recognition, and shape the future of UFO research.
VerifiedAliens.gov Sparks Disclosure Betting Frenzy
The registration of aliens.gov triggers a surge in prediction markets and betting platforms, with wagers on UFO disclosure timelines and alien confirmation reaching unprecedented levels.
VerifiedAliens.gov - US Government UFO Website
The US government registers alien.gov and aliens.gov domains through CISA, following Trump's directive to release UFO/UAP files.
VerifiedAARO Survives as Caseload Exceeds 2,400 UAP Reports
Despite Congressional calls to disband it, AARO's UAP caseload now exceeds 2,400 reports with 171 officially unexplained cases. Meanwhile, the DOGE office Luna recommended action to has itself been disbanded.
VerifiedRep. Luna Recommends Disbanding AARO
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announces she will recommend to DOGE that the Pentagon's UAP investigation office AARO be completely disbanded and defunded.
Verified2025 - Legislative Breakthroughs
Western US Infrared UAP Sighting
A black-hot infrared image captured a dark object — a small dot — moving over the western United States in December 2025. Released as part of the May 8 2026 Pentagon UFO file disclosure with redacted location data.
VerifiedAARO Declassification Info Paper 2025
Source document AARO Declassification Info Paper 2025 (2025, AARO).
VerifiedBrazilian Air Force UAP Files Declassification
On August 14, 2025, the Brazilian Air Force released a substantial archive of declassified UAP case files spanning four decades, including new material on Operation Saucer and the 1986 Night of the UFOs.
VerifiedEmail Correspondence, INDOPACOM, April 2025
An AARO disclosure era case from N/A. This document is email correspondence describing the content of a mission report and requesting clarification on its content.
European Parliament's 2025 UAP Resolution
On October 22, 2025, the European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution urging EU member states to establish coordinated procedures for the reporting, analysis, and declassification of unidentified anomalous phenomena.
VerifiedFBI UAP Photo File A1 — Declassified Imagery
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and lo…
VerifiedFBI UAP Photo File A2 — Declassified Imagery
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and lo…
VerifiedFBI UAP Photo File A3 — Declassified Imagery
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and lo…
VerifiedFBI UAP Photo File A4 — Declassified Imagery
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and lo…
VerifiedFBI UAP Photo File A5 — Declassified Imagery
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and lo…
VerifiedFBI UAP Photo File A6 — Declassified Imagery
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and lo…
VerifiedFBI UAP Photo File A7 — Declassified Imagery
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and lo…
Verified2024 - Immaculate Constellation & New Evidence
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Source document 22 F 0863 (2024, AARO).
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Source document 22 F 1364 1 (2024, AARO).
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Source document 22 F 1364 2 (2024, AARO).
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Source document 22 F 1364 3 (2024, AARO).
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Source document 23 F 0204 (2024, AARO).
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Source document 23 F 0241 (2024, AARO).
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Source document 23 F 0922 1 (2024, AARO).
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Source document 23 F 0740 (2024, AARO).
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Source document 23 F 0922 2 (2024, AARO).
Verified23 F 0922 3
Source document 23 F 0922 3 (2024, AARO).
Verified23 F 0922 4
Source document 23 F 0922 4 (2024, AARO).
Verified23 F 0949 2
Source document 23 F 0949 2 (2024, AARO).
Verified2023 - Whistleblowers & Shootdowns
AARO Brief at Annual Transportation Research Board January 11 2023 508
Source document AARO Brief at Annual Transportation Research Board January 11 2023 508 (2023, AARO).
VerifiedD.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant UFO Sighting (August 3, 2023) — AARO Records
An AARO disclosure era case from D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant, Berrien County, Michigan. Security personnel at the D.
David Grusch Congressional Testimony
Former intelligence officer David Grusch testified under oath to Congress that the US has recovered non-human craft and biologics. His testimony marked a major moment in UAP disclosure.
VerifiedDavid Grusch UAP Whistleblower Claims
In June 2023, former intelligence officer David Grusch made explosive claims that the U.S. government has recovered non-human craft and biological materials. He testified before Congress in July 2023, alleging a secret UAP retrieval program and cover-up. His claims sparked the most intense government UFO scrutiny in decades.
VerifiedEglin AFB Orb Footage
In 2023, footage emerged of a metallic orb captured by an MQ-9 Reaper drone near Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Released during congressional hearings, the clear daylight video showed a spherical object with no visible propulsion or control surfaces. It represented some of the clearest military UAP footage ever publicly released.
VerifiedFBI September 2023 Sighting Serial — United States
An AARO disclosure era case from United States. This is an FBI 302 interview conducted with a US citizen regarding their first-hand account of a UAP encounter at a US test site.
FBI September 2023 Sighting Serial — United States [d160]
An AARO disclosure era case from United States. This is an FBI 302 interview conducted with a US citizen regarding their first-hand account of a UAP encounter at a US test site.
FBI September 2023 Sighting Serial — United States [serial]
An AARO disclosure era case from United States. This is an FBI 302 interview conducted with a US citizen regarding their first-hand account of a UAP encounter at a US test site.
David Grusch UAP Whistleblower
Intelligence officer David Grusch alleged the U.S. government possesses crashed non-human craft and biologics. His congressional testimony sparked renewed UAP disclosure efforts.
VerifiedGrusch Whistleblower Testimony
Former intelligence officer David Grusch testified before Congress that the U.S. has recovered non-human craft and biologics. His claims of a secret retrieval program sparked unprecedented official attention.
VerifiedHi-Res: Observes UAP on 25SEP19 at 1715Z, 2023 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “Hi-Res: [CALLSIGN] Observes UAPs on 23SEP19 at 1715Z,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
IIR 1 655 S0301 23/Eglin AFB Aircrew Observed Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)…, 2023 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “IIR 1 655 S0301 23/Eglin AFB Aircrew Observed Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) on 13 Feb 23,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
2022 - Congressional Hearings Resume
4 UAP Formation Iran 26 Aug 2022 over water — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “4 UAP Formation Iran 26 Aug 2022 over water [CALLSIGN],” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVISION: IIR 1777 J0032 22 Kazakhstan - UAP in the vicinity of Kar…, 2022 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “ADMINISTRATIVE REVISION: IIR 1777 J0032 22 Kazakhstan - UAP in the vicinity of Karaganda International Airport,” is likely derived from a commercially available cellular device’s rear-facing camera in March 2022.
CENTCOM UAP Encounter, 2022 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “[CALLSIGN] (Mission) HD_20220613,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
Cigar Shaped or Fast Sherical UAP clip 15 OCT 22, 2022 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “Cigar Shaped or Fast Spherical UAP clip 15 OCT 22,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
Cimarron, New Mexico UFO Sighting (October 9, 2022) — AARO Records
An AARO-recorded sighting in Cimarron, New Mexico, involves multiple lights at 35,000 feet moving in different directions near the constellation Leo.
F/A-18 FLIR UAP, 2022 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “F/A-18 FLIR UAP,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
First Congressional UFO Hearing in 50 Years
Congress held its first UFO hearing since 1969. Pentagon officials acknowledged UAP are real, presented evidence, and admitted some cases remain unexplained. A watershed moment in disclosure.
VerifiedGallup, New Mexico UFO Sighting (October 9, 2022) — AARO Records
An airline pilot reported observing multiple unidentified lights moving in various directions while flying at 35,000 feet near Gallup, New Mexico.
IIR 1 655 S0053 23/Several Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Encountered In The Vicin…, 2022 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “IIR 1 655 S0053 23/Several Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Encountered In The Vicinity of Columbus OH,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
Middle East UFO Sighting, 2022 — AARO Records
An MQ-9 drone sensor recorded a spherical unidentified anomaly over the Middle East, as documented in the AARO archives.
Iraq Military UAP Encounter (December 2022) — Mission Report
An AARO disclosure era case from Iraq. This document is a Mission Report (MISREP), a standardized reporting form the U.
Iraq Military UAP Encounter (May 2022 [2022]) — Mission Report
An AARO disclosure era case from Iraq. This document is a Mission Report (MISREP), a standardized reporting form the U.
2019-2021 - Pentagon Acknowledges UAP
03 January 2021 observes UAP — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is “03 January 2021 [CALLSIGN] (Mission) observes UAP,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
09JUN2021 observed UAP in the ECS — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “09JUN2021 [Platform] observed UAP in the ECS,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
Pentagon UAP Preliminary Assessment
On June 25, 2021, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released its preliminary assessment on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. The report analyzed 144 UAP reports from 2004-2021, could only explain one, and acknowledged 18 cases showed unusual movement patterns. It was the first official U.S. government UFO report in decades.
VerifiedSpherical UAP 2021/04/12 vid 0 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is “Spherical UAP [CALLSIGN] 2021/04/12 vid 0,” is likely derived from a full-motion video camera and an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
Spherical UAP 2021/04/12 obj 2 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “Spherical UAP [CALLSIGN] 2021/04/12 obj 2,” is likely derived from a full-motion video camera and an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
Spherical UAP 2021/04/12 vid 1 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “Spherical UAP [CALLSIGN] 2021/04/12 vid 1,” is likely derived from a full-motion video camera and an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
Spherical UAP 2021/04/12 vid 2 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “Spherical UAP [CALLSIGN] 2021/04/12 vid 2,” is likely derived from a full-motion video camera and an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
Syrian UAP instant acceleration, 2021 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “Syrian UAP instant acceleration,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
UAP Preliminary Assessment Report
The U.S. government released its first official UAP report to Congress, documenting 144 military encounters since 2004. Only one case was explained - the rest remain officially unknown.
Verified2021 UAP Sighting — AARO Records
A Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena was completed in June 2021. The document does not provide details about specific observations or findings of this assessment, only its timeframe.
2021 UAP Sighting — AARO Records (D196P24)
The Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group (AOIMSG) was established in November 2021 to succeed the UAPTF. It aimed to synchronize efforts across the Department of Defense and the broader USG to detect, identify, and attribute objects of interest in S
2021 UAP Sighting — AARO Records (D196P24 var 2)
A preliminary assessment of UAP was conducted in June 2021, directed by Senate Report 116-233. The assessment found that limited high-quality reporting hindered firm conclusions, but some incidents showed unusual flight characteristics. It also noted the potential for multiple ty
2017-2018 - AATIP Revealed
HH11 03 July 2018 UAPs — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “HH11 03 July 2018 UAPs,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
Mt. Etna, Italy UFO Sighting, 2018 — AARO Records
A 2018 AARO record details a U.S. UAV observation of an unidentified object passing through the volcanic plume of Mt. Etna, Italy.
Wright Patterson AFB UFO Sighting (10 DEC 2018) — AARO Records
An AATIP/uaptf era case from Wright Patterson AFB. A journal article presents new insights into the galactic chemical evolution of magnesium and silicon isotopes from studies of silicate stardust.
The Jellyfish UAP Video
Leaked military footage showed an anomalous 'jellyfish-shaped' object traversing a U.S. base in Iraq, passing through walls and disappearing into a lake while evading military response.
VerifiedJellyfish UAP
A 2018 military video from Iraq shows a strange UAP resembling a jellyfish moving across the sky. The object appears to have trailing tentacle-like appendages. Investigative journalist Jeremy Corbell released the footage in 2024. The object reportedly descended into a lake and emerged.
VerifiedAFSOC Kabul UAP Jul, 2017 — Department of War Video
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “AFSOC Kabul UAP Jul 2017,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S.
2017 UAP Sighting — AARO Records
Amir Siraj and Avi Loeb discovered a second interstellar meteor, CNEOS 2017-03-09 (IM2). This meteor was ten times more massive than the first, roughly a meter in size, and moving at 40 kilometers per second. It disintegrated in Earth's atmosphere.
Pentagon UFO Program Revealed
The New York Times revealed the Pentagon's secret Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program. With it came Navy gun camera footage of UFOs and a new era of official acknowledgment.
VerifiedWright Patterson AFB UFO Sighting (01 MAR 2017) — AARO Records
An AATIP/uaptf era case from Wright Patterson AFB. A journal article provides an overview of magnesium isotope geochemistry.
The Nazca Mummies: Aliens, Hoax, or Archaeological Crime?
Small mummified bodies with three fingers and elongated skulls found near Peru's Nazca Lines. Presented to Mexico's Congress as proof of alien life. Scientists call them elaborate hoaxes made from human and animal remains. The truth lies somewhere between sensation and scandal.
Earlier Military Encounters
Mosul Orb UAP
US military footage from 2016 shows a silver metallic orb flying over Mosul, Iraq during combat operations. The spherical UAP shows no wings, propulsion, or control surfaces yet maintains stable flight. Pentagon officials confirmed the footage is authentic. Part of the AARO UAP database.
VerifiedGimbal and Go Fast Videos
Navy pilots filmed extraordinary objects during training exercises. The 'Gimbal' video shows a rotating craft, while 'Go Fast' captures an object skimming the ocean at incredible speed.
VerifiedGIMBAL UFO Video
Navy pilots filmed a rotating UAP that appeared to defy aerodynamics. The object had no visible means of propulsion. The video was officially released by the Pentagon in 2020.
VerifiedGo Fast UFO Video
Navy pilots captured footage of a small object traveling at high speed with no visible propulsion. The video, officially released by the Pentagon, remains unexplained.
VerifiedGOFAST UFO Video
Navy pilots filmed a UFO skimming over the ocean at high speed with no visible propulsion. The Pentagon officially released this footage in 2020, confirming it shows an unexplained object.
VerifiedGoFast (USS Roosevelt)
A post-cold war case from off Florida’s east coast. In January 2015, Navy aircraft recorded an object traveling at high speeds near the ocean surface.
The GO FAST and Gimbal Encounters off the Eastern Seaboard
United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets operating out of Naval Air Station Oceana repeatedly encountered small fast-moving objects over the Atlantic, generating two of the three sensor videos formally declassified by the Pentagon in 2020.
Verified2014 UAP Sighting — AARO Records (D167P9)
A meteor with a geocentric velocity vector of (-3.4, -43.5, -10.3) km/s was observed at an altitude of 18.7 km, located at 1.3° S 147.6° E. The impact occurred at 17:05:34 UTC on January 8, 2014, and its localization is within 10 kilometers. The object is believed to be interstel
2014 UAP Sighting — AARO Records
In 2019, Amir Siraj and Avi Loeb discovered CNEOS 2014-01-08 (IM1), an interstellar meteor. The discovery was confirmed by the US Space Command with 99.999% confidence. The object was confirmed to have originated from interstellar space.
Wright Patterson AFB UFO Sighting (01 APR 2014) — AARO Records
A post-cold war case from Wright Patterson AFB. A journal article focuses on resolving the stellar sources of isotopically rare presolar silicate grains through magnesium and iron isotopic analyses.
Chilean Navy UFO Video
A Chilean Navy helicopter filmed an unknown object for nine minutes. It released material twice in flight. Thermal imaging captured it. Two years of investigation by military, scientists, and analysts could not identify it. The Chilean government released the video.
VerifiedUSS Roosevelt UFO Encounters
Pilots aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt reported daily UFO encounters for months during 2014-2015. The objects—spheres, cubes, and acorns—operated in restricted airspace off Virginia. One pilot nearly collided with a 'cube inside a sphere.' Multiple videos were recorded.
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