Pentagon: Colonel Laptook identified as NPSMS director replacing Elizondo
Documents obtained by The Black Vault revealed Colonel Evelyn Laptook succeeded Luis Elizondo as director of the secretive National Programs office. This discovery established leadership continuity within the Pentagon unit potentially linked to aerial phenomena studies. The revelation prompted additional Freedom of Information Act inquiries regarding ongoing operations.
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In July 2021, investigators uncovered documentation establishing Colonel Evelyn Laptook as the new director of the National Programs Special Management Staff. This office within the Department of Defense had previously been led by Luis Elizondo, who resigned from the position. The discovery proved significant because it confirmed the continuation of leadership within the classified office potentially connected to aerial phenomena investigations. Documents revealed the transition occurred less than one year after Elizondo's departure from the role. Via TheBlackVault.com (FOIA).
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