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Malmstrom AFB Incident

Date of account: Repository revision bf0636323d
Source: UAP Gerb Video Database — open research notes
Reference: 01 Incidents · contributor research note
Rights: open_licensed
Language: English
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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The Malmstrom Air Force Base Incident is one of the most well-documented cases of UFO interference with nuclear missile systems. On March 24, 1967, multiple Minuteman ICBMs at Malmstrom AFB, Montana were mysteriously shut down while UFOs were reported hovering near the missile silos. The event has been confirmed by multiple military witnesses and remains unexplained.

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Overview The Malmstrom Air Force Base Incident is one of the most well-documented cases of UFO interference with nuclear missile systems. On March 24, 1967, multiple Minuteman ICBMs at Malmstrom AFB, Montana were mysteriously shut down while UFOs were reported hovering near the missile silos. The event has been confirmed by multiple military witnesses and remains unexplained. --- Timeline of Events March 24, 1967 Early Morning: Security personnel report a glowing red object hovering over Oscar Flight Launch Facilities. Moments Later: Minuteman ICBMs begin shutting down simultaneously. Base Command Scrambles Investigation: No technical failure is identified to explain the shutdown. Aftermath & Cover-Up Allegations The USAF denies any connection between the shutdown and UFO reports. Robert Salas, a missile launch officer, later testifies under oath that a UFO was involved in the event. --- Key Witnesses & Officials Robert Salas – USAF Captain in charge of the missile site, who later became a key whistleblower. David Schindele – Former USAF officer who corroborated similar incidents. James Carlson – USAF personnel attempting to debunk the incident. --- Evidence & Claims Missile System Malfunction 10 Minuteman ICBMs were deactivated without any known cause. The odds of a simultaneous failure across the systems were deemed highly improbable. Security Reports of UFO Activity Guards at Oscar Flight witnessed bright, silent objects hovering above missile silos. Similar UFO incidents reported at Echo Flight just days earlier. Official Investigations & Government Response The USAF launched an inquiry, but the cause remained classified. FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests revealed official documents acknowledging an anomaly. David Grusch & Congressional UAP Hearings referenced UFO interference with nuclear sites in 2023. --- Related Documents & Investigations Robert Salas’ Testimony – Provided under oath to Congressional UAP hearings. FOIA Reports on UFO & Nuclear Incidents – Declassified records indicating military awareness. David Grusch Whistleblower Statements – Confirmed ongoing classified UAP-nuclear concerns. --- Cross-References UFOsandNuclearConnections – Broader pattern of UAP activity near nuclear sites. 04 UFO Whistleblowers Index – Robert Salas and others who have testified. GovernmentSecrecyandUAP – Cover-ups of UAP-related incidents. --- Tags #UFO #Nuclear #Malmstrom #GovernmentSecrecy #Whistleblower --- Open Questions Why did the USAF classify and suppress information about the Malmstrom incident? Was this an isolated case, or part of a global pattern of UFOs interfering with nuclear weapons? Could modern FOIA requests uncover more details about the event?

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