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Robert Salas

Date of account: Repository revision bf0636323d
Source: UAP Gerb Video Database — open research notes
Reference: 04 Important Figures · contributor research note
Rights: open_licensed
Language: English
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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Robert Salas is a former U.S. Air Force officer who served as a missile launch officer at Malmstrom Air Force Base. He is best known for his testimony regarding a 1967 UAP incident, where a UFO allegedly disabled nuclear missiles at a secured military installation. His claims have become a cornerstone in discussions about the connection between UFOs and nuclear weapons.

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Background Robert Salas is a former U.S. Air Force officer who served as a missile launch officer at Malmstrom Air Force Base. He is best known for his testimony regarding a 1967 UAP incident, where a UFO allegedly disabled nuclear missiles at a secured military installation. His claims have become a cornerstone in discussions about the connection between UFOs and nuclear weapons. Key Claims March 24, 1967 Incident: While stationed in an underground nuclear missile control facility, he was alerted to a red, glowing UFO hovering over the base. Nuclear Missile Shutdown: Shortly after the sighting, several Minuteman ICBMs were mysteriously deactivated, rendering them inoperable. High-Level Cover-Up: Claims that Air Force investigators ordered him to remain silent and that official reports were classified. UFOs Have Interest in Nuclear Weapons: Believes UFOs have repeatedly interfered with nuclear sites, indicating a pattern of interest in humanity’s nuclear capabilities. Evidence & Testimony Sworn Congressional Testimony (2021): Provided testimony to U.S. Congress on UAP incidents involving nuclear weapons. FOIA Documents: Declassified Air Force documents confirm an unexplained missile system failure at Malmstrom AFB in 1967. Multiple Witness Accounts: Other military personnel at Malmstrom AFB corroborate his account. Public Statements & Interviews: Frequently speaks at UFO disclosure events, including the National Press Club conference. Related Topics UFOsandNuclearConnections 02 Government Secrecy Index MilitaryEncounters WhistleblowerProtections Sources & References Robert Salas Congressional Testimony (2021): Watch Here Malmstrom AFB UFO Incident FOIA Reports: Read Here National Press Club UFO Event: Full Video Tags #Whistleblower #UFO #NuclearWeapons #MilitaryEncounters #GovernmentSecrecy

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