Office of the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs

The Office of the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (OSD/PA) is a U.S. government entity within the Department of Defense, established in 1947 as part of the National Military Establishment reorganization. It manages public information, media relations, and community outreach for DoD activities. In UAP/UFO contexts, OSD/PA coordinates official releases and transparency efforts, including the 2021 ODNI Preliminary Assessment on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena and AARO's FY2024 Consolidated Annual Report on UAP, which detailed 757 reports. It supports AARO, created by the 2022 NDAA, in reporting to Congress on UAP investigations, historical record releases like Volume I in 2024, and transfers of records to the National Archives per the 2024 NDAA. Notable achievements include enhancing government transparency amid congressional oversight demands. Currently active, it remains pivotal in DoD's structured UAP disclosure processes.