Jon Kosloski
Before the sighting
Career NSA research scientist in quantum optics, free-space optics, crypto-mathematics. Doctoral work on optical receiver designs leveraging quantum optics; collaborator with NIST.
During the sighting
Appointed AARO Director Aug 26 2024 (NOT Dec 2024 as prompt said). FY24 Annual Report rollout Nov 14 2024. Senate Armed Services subcommittee testimony Nov 19 2024: 'no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial' BUT acknowledged small set of 'true anomalies' AARO cannot explain.
After the sighting
Continues as AARO Director. StarTalk podcast Aug 12 2025 (Neil deGrasse Tyson).
Research notes
Verified scientist with strong technical credentials (PhD JHU EE, quantum optics, NSA Cryptanalysis Development). More open posture than Phillips (publicly acknowledged 'true anomalies'). No documented contradictions yet. Standard institutional caveats apply.