David Grusch
Before the sighting
Career USAF intelligence officer with Afghanistan tour, then senior NRO roles, appointed NRO rep to UAP Task Force 2019-2021.
During the sighting
Filed ICIG Disclosure of Urgent Concern May 2022. DOPSR cleared statements Apr 4 & 6 2023. Separated Apr 2023. Story broke June 5 2023 (The Debrief, Kean & Blumenthal). Testified House Oversight July 26 2023.
After the sighting
Sol Foundation COO/Senior Founding Advisor since May 2023. JRE #2065 (Nov 2023). $2.5M lawsuit against Loudoun County dismissed Aug 2024. Special Advisor to Rep. Burlison announced Mar 2025.
Research notes
High institutional credentials (TS/SCI, NRO PDB, ICIG-filed) but all substantive claims are SECOND-HAND. Independent verification: NONE. AARO Vol I directly contradicts. One named corroborator (Nell). Score reflects credentials-axis high / claims-substantiation-axis very low.