The Black Vault
OrgArchiveThe Black Vault
OrgArchiveIndependent archive preserving UAP documents and whistleblower disclosures.
Independent archive preserving UAP documents and whistleblower disclosures.
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The Black Vault is a civilian archive founded in 1996 by researcher and ufologist John Greenewald Jr., then aged fifteen, dedicated to collecting and publishing U.S. government documents obtained via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Over its more than two decades of operation, the archive has grown to contain millions of pages—more than 3.8 million documents as of recent tallies—covering areas like UFO/UAP reports, declassified CIA programs like MKUltra, and Cold War intelligence files. Its content is strictly based on FOIA disclosures and other official sources; what The Black Vault presents is what has been released or made public, not hidden or speculative material. It has become one of the largest independent repositories of U.S. government documents related to transparency, secrecy, and unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Greenewald operates the archive personally and frames his mission as apolitical, focusing on government transparency rather than advocacy or theory-building. He has authored books on these topics and contributes regularly to public dialogue by releasing documents that show how agencies handle UAP material—what is released, what is withheld, and why. Recent releases include a DoD Office of Inspector General final report in early 2026 about whistleblower reprisal over UAP disclosures that involved revocation of clearance, and internal guidelines given to witnesses such as David Grusch about how nondisclosure agreements apply during interviews.
The Black Vault’s archive has also prompted public scrutiny of how government agencies respond to FOIA requests, especially in UAP and UFO cases—what legal exemptions are used, what redactions are made, and how much of the decision-making is hidden. The archive draws interest from journalists, academics, and the general public who seek to understand what the U.S. government knows, what it has admitted, and what it keeps private.
In managing its growing collection, The Black Vault faces technical, logistical, and political challenges—restoring servers, preserving metadata, navigating FOIA law. Regardless of ongoing debates over what remains classified, the archive functions as a visible checkpoint in efforts toward disclosure and accountability.
Deep probes
4Probed ingest of: Newly Released Documents Show UAP “Space Tiger Team” Built Around Space and Transmedium Cases
The Black Vault · May 1Probed ingest of: Pentagon Spokesperson Christopher Sherwood Emails on UFOs, UAP, and more
The Black Vault · Apr 23Probed ingest of: Archive of Luis Elizondo’s “Deleted” Emails
The Black Vault · Apr 2Probed ingest of: NASA Partially Lifts Redactions in James Webb Briefing Records Following Appeal
The Black Vault · Mar 30Here is a thread of all UFO/UAP videos released Friday, August 7, 2026.
Was it posted what the reason was for? Lots of people talk about UFOs on YouTube. https://t.co/LKtccrYZtI
The X-Files: I Want to Believe – Vrach Frankenshteyn I guess Chris Carter is going to release the movie he always wanted to do. Looks pretty interesting, actually! https://t.co/f9t6iFRtb2
This has been a largely misunderstood and unaddressed aspect of AAWSAP. 1) The government denies UFOs/UAP were ever part of the original contract statement of work for AAWSAP. Ergo, the contractor was a bit off track with the scope on where they took AAWSAP which likely led to the concern over how that money was really being spent. (Looking at the documentation, and seeing where all this ended up, no one can deny the 'sweetheart deal' idea that BAASS was set to receive this contract from the...
Then he should release the tax payer funded UFO related research, databases, reports, and information he amassed through AAWSAP that the U.S. government denies he did. https://t.co/6Ugwi67sY5 [Quoted] Aerospace tycoon Robert Bigelow wants to get some things off his chest regarding UFO Disclosure. "It's time", he says. Today at 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm on KLAS TV, exclusive details of the Disclosure plan Bigelow shared with a certain pal of his who lives in DC.
People who take the time to source documents are truly appreciated. 👍 https://t.co/2AK2NIzldh [Quoted] Source @theblackvault FOIA https://t.co/85yBJUMNiP
UPDATE: In June, I filed a FOIA for information on the Erika Kirk "I just want to go home" video clip to the Department of War. This was talked about by @RealCandaceO when she published an alleged email that originated from the White House Military Office, and she had asked I chase after records on this. I did, and filed FOIA Case 26-F-2574. Despite a typo on the original date submission due to my own human error, the Department of War just sent me today the updated response that the date ran...
I thought the post had to be fake. I checked. It wasn't. UFO conversation right now... is ugly. https://t.co/BRVhVezD22
You ever wonder why certain no-name, silly moniker only individuals get a bunch of press/play/interviews/spotlight just to press certain ideas/agendas? Then, disappear weeks, or months, or a year or so later? Yeah, me too. This is a post 2017 thing, and you should ask why.