February 9, 2024🇺🇸Document
Pentagon: Intelligence Office Clears Mellon UFO Text for Release
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security reviewed Mellon's submission. They determined no objections existed regarding publication of the text. This represented one step in the multi-stage clearance process.
Background
On February 9, 2024, the intelligence and security division completed its examination of the submitted materials. Reviewers found no grounds to prevent public release of the content. This determination came weeks after the initial request and preceded final coordination with other offices. The approval marked significant progress through the bureaucratic review chain.