Mario Woods

Mario Woods is a U.S. military official, specifically a retired US Air Force security responder and Staff Sergeant, stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota in 1977.

• Assigned to the missile squadron as part of Security Police with about 800 officers.
• Manned missile sites with six-man teams, acting as a response team on 12-hour shifts.
• Part of the personal reliability program for sensitive nuclear equipment, with no prior mental health history.

His role reflects the institutional engagement of military personnel with UAP reporting and investigation processes that have expanded significantly since the establishment of formal UAP tracking programs.

• Involved in a life-altering UAP encounter at a nuclear missile site (November 5) in 1977 with partner Michael Johnson.
• Investigated unusual lights leading to a massive, spherical craft; experienced overwhelming fear, physical effects, blackout, and lost hours.
• Recently testified under oath as a Pentagon whistleblower to the AARO (UAP/UFO Program).

Woods has contributed to the documentation and assessment of UAP encounters reported by service members.

• Shared detailed accounts of the Ellsworth AFB UFO incident, including a large spherical object pulsating with light, responding to flashlight, and causing paralysis.
• Discussed stigma around reporting, potential government cover-ups, and lasting impacts.
• Expressed desire to reconnect with partner to explore shared experiences.