Black Vault: FOIA release on Mojave UAP case
The Black Vault received official government documents through FOIA requests regarding the April 2021 incident. The release included 128 photographs, multiple videos, and military records from MAWTS-1 and TTECG units. These materials provided official confirmation of training activities and observations recorded that night.
Background
On July 6, 2023, The Black Vault published the complete response to Freedom of Information Act requests filed immediately following the initial media disclosure. The document archive contained official records from three military components: Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, and base Range operations.
The release comprised 128 high-resolution photographs, several video files shot by military personnel, and official correspondence regarding the incident. These authenticated government records established the military's perspective on events occurring during the night training exercise. The materials included timestamps and technical metadata confirming the April 20, 2021 date.
Publication of these documents allowed independent researchers to analyze official accounts alongside the previously released civilian footage. The FOIA response represented a significant contribution to the public record regarding military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena over restricted airspace.