Pentagon: Official confirms AATIP investigated UAP phenomena
Defense Department spokesperson Christopher Sherwood publicly confirmed AATIP conducted examinations of unidentified aerial phenomena. This validation of Elizondo's assertions was later retracted by Pentagon officials.
Background
During 2019, Pentagon spokesperson Christopher Sherwood provided public confirmation that contradicted subsequent official narratives. In an interview with the New York Post, Sherwood acknowledged that AATIP actively pursued research into unidentified aerial phenomena.
This statement temporarily resolved ongoing disputes regarding the program's mandate. Luis Elizondo, who had consistently maintained that AATIP investigated UFOs during his tenure, cited Sherwood's confirmation as official validation of his claims.
The significance of this disclosure extended beyond immediate vindication for Elizondo. It represented the first official Pentagon acknowledgment that the classified program specifically targeted anomalous aerial incidents rather than merely futuristic aerospace technology projections.