Whistleblower Exposes U.S. UFO Retrieval Program with Video

In a stunning new revelation, military veteran Jacob Barber has come forward with claims that he was directly involved in a covert UAP retrieval and reverse-engineering program run by the United States government. Speaking publicly for the first time in an interview with Ross Coulthart, Barber alleges that the government has been secretly recovering and studying downed craft of non-human origin for decades. His testimony, backed by documentation of his service and corroborated by colleagues, includes video evidence that he claims proves his participation in these operations.

Barber’s experience spans over 30 years in both official and unofficial capacities for the U.S. government and its intelligence partners. His background as an airman in the U.S. Air Force during the late 1990s, specializing as an aerospace mechanic, was just the beginning. Documents confirm that he was later recruited into Air Force special operations under combat control, a highly selective unit known for its advanced skills in aerial operations, parachuting, and direct-action missions. He participated in presidential support missions and was recognized for heroism during his service in Bosnia. With a NATO top-secret security clearance, Barber’s résumé is filled with experiences expected of someone involved in highly classified government projects.

Unlike previous whistleblowers such as David Grusch and Lou Elizondo, who have relayed secondhand information about secretive UAP programs, Barber asserts that he was directly involved in the retrieval and study of non-human spacecraft. According to his account, he personally witnessed a downed UAP in the shape of an “egg” during one of his missions. The craft was pearly white with a seamless metallic exterior, no visible propulsion system, no seams, no exhaust, and no thermal signature. He encountered it at night, approaching within 150 feet while operating under night vision goggles. His team, experienced in handling classified technology, immediately recognized that they were dealing with something extraordinary.

Previously Ross Coulthart, an investigative journalist, was the first to interview David Grusch, bringing his whistleblower revelations to public attention. Coulthart remains a key figure in the push for disclosure. David Grusch privately told a select audience about a UAP in U.S. possession with an interior vastly larger than its exterior, hinting at space-time manipulation. He claimed the craft produces over a terawatt of energy, exceeding the power output of entire nations. He also warned that an international adversary may disclose UAP secrets before the U.S. and suggested very few individuals fully grasp the situation.

Barber describes the operations as perilous, citing injuries sustained during retrieval efforts, which have been independently confirmed as consistent with exposure to unknown technologies or forces. He has traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress, hoping to expose the full extent of the government’s knowledge and involvement in these programs. He argues that the American people—and the world—deserve to know the truth, challenging the notion that national security justifies indefinite secrecy. His statements carry a sense of urgency, warning that individuals connected to these programs have been silenced, sometimes violently, raising concerns about his own safety.

His testimony is further reinforced by three former special operations soldiers who have vouched for his integrity and skill, with one stating unequivocally that he has trusted Barber with his life. His character and credibility are also supported by Colonel John Blitch, a former Delta Force sniper and nuclear weapons battalion commander, who asserts that the U.S. government has been covering up the retrieval of non-human craft for decades. Blitch’s endorsement adds weight to Barber’s testimony, framing it as part of a long-standing concealment effort.

After 9/11, Barber transitioned from the Air Force into contract work for the intelligence community. Relocated to California under the guise of an independent contractor, he worked at an undisclosed testing facility in the desert, where he and his team were tasked with recovering crashed aircraft—both conventional and extraordinary. The test range where he operated was a hub of advanced experimentation, where classified government and private-sector projects were tested. Amidst the expected military prototypes, Barber encountered objects that defied known physics, exhibiting rapid acceleration, sudden disappearances, shape and color changes, and movement through solid terrain.

His description of these objects aligns with what has been termed the “five observables” by UAP researchers like Lou Elizondo, including instantaneous acceleration, trans-medium travel, and anti-gravity propulsion. Barber specifically recalls witnessing objects emerging from ridges and mountains, seamlessly transitioning from solid earth into the open air. Such feats of maneuverability suggest technology beyond current human capabilities. While he acknowledges that a portion of the craft recovered at the site were advanced man-made technologies, he insists that a fraction of what he and his team encountered could not be explained through conventional means.

Barber also recovered another craft, which he refers to as an “eightgon.” It was a flying disc with eight distinct sections when viewed from above. Unlike the egg-shaped craft, which appeared seamless and smooth, the eightgon had a structured design. His team recovered more than one of these crafts during operations, reinforcing the pattern of advanced and unknown technology being retrieved.

Previously, the Lake Huron shootdown on February 12, 2023, was part of a series of unidentified aerial object interceptions over North America. The object was described as octagonal in shape, with strings hanging off and no discernible payload. It was tracked over Montana, Wisconsin, and Michigan before being downed by an F-16 fighter jet using an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile. The object’s origin and purpose remain unknown, and recovery efforts were ultimately suspended due to difficult conditions.

Previously, Michael Herrera, a former U.S. Marine, reported witnessing a massive octagonal craft in Indonesia in 2009 during a military mission. The object, estimated to be around 300 feet long, exhibited the ability to change colors between gray and black while hovering silently. Herrera later shared his experience at a Disclosure Project event, where he connected it to covert UFO retrieval programs dating back to 1947. His testimony raised questions about secret government operations involving advanced technology.

One of the most profound experiences of Barber’s career was his psychic connection to a non-human craft. As he approached the eightgon for retrieval, he experienced an overwhelming wave of emotion—an intense blend of sadness, happiness, beauty, and what he describes as music, though not in a conventional sense. The closer he got, the stronger the sensation became, culminating in an uncontrollable emotional response. He believes this intelligence was offering guidance and protection, and that such interactions are well known to those within the UAP retrieval program.

His testimony is supported by video evidence independently obtained by NewsNation, showing an egg-shaped craft being transported via helicopter, suspended by a 150-foot long line. Unlike the blurry and distant images often associated with UFO sightings, the footage offers a clear, up-close look at the craft—a smooth, seamless, featureless white object with no visible propulsion or control mechanisms. The video represents one of the most compelling pieces of evidence ever recorded of a UAP retrieval operation.

Previously, the Lonnie Zamora UFO incident took place in 1964 in Socorro, New Mexico. While chasing a speeding car, officer Lonnie Zamora saw a bright flame and heard a roar. He found an egg-shaped craft with landing legs and a red insignia resembling an inverted “V” with three lines. Two small figures in white suits were seen near it before it took off. Investigators found landing marks, scorched brush, and metal scrapings, but no clear explanation emerged.

Barber’s testimony suggests that the government’s understanding of UAPs is far beyond what has been publicly acknowledged. His account of a telepathic connection with non-human intelligence raises profound questions about the nature of these entities, their intentions, and humanity’s ongoing interactions with them.