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The Nuclear Missile Shutdown

Multiple ICBMs went offline during a UFO sighting at a nuclear base.

March 24, 1967
Malmstrom AFB, Montana, USA
20+ witnesses

The Nuclear Missile Shutdown

In March 1967, personnel at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana reported UFOs appearing near nuclear missile sites. During these sightings, multiple Minuteman ICBMs simultaneously went into “No-Go” status, unable to launch. The timing was not coincidental.

The Strategic Importance

Malmstrom Air Force Base housed numerous Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missiles during the Cold War. These weapons formed a key part of America’s nuclear deterrent. Their reliability was essential to national security.

The Incident

On March 24, 1967, guards at Oscar Flight reported a large, glowing red object hovering near the front gate. Shortly after, all ten missiles in the flight went offline. Each missile was independently powered and controlled. Simultaneous failure should have been impossible.

The Investigation

Air Force technicians investigated but could find no common cause for the failures. The missiles had no shared vulnerability. The only connection was the UFO sighting occurring as they failed.

The Pattern

Similar incidents reportedly occurred at Echo Flight and other locations. Each time, UFOs were observed near the missiles before or during the failures. The correlation suggested the UFOs were directly responsible.

The Witnesses

Captain Robert Salas, who commanded Oscar Flight, has spoken publicly about the incident since retiring. He maintains that the UFO caused the missile shutdown and that the incident remains classified.

Assessment

The Malmstrom incidents suggest UFOs can neutralize nuclear weapons. Whether this represents a warning, a demonstration, or surveillance, the implications for national security are profound.