Out of the Shadows
TopicBookOut of the Shadows
TopicBookJay Stratton's forthcoming memoir about his U.S. intelligence career, government UAP investigations, and claims of non-human craft and beings.
Jay Stratton's forthcoming memoir about his U.S. intelligence career, government UAP investigations, and claims of non-human craft and beings.
Jay Stratton
Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life is a memoir by former defense and intelligence official Jay Stratton. Announced by William Morrow for publication on October 13, 2026, the book is presented by its publisher as an account of Stratton's work on classified UAP investigations and his conclusion that some encounters involve non-human intelligence. Before release, its contents are known chiefly through publisher copy, author statements, and advance publicity.
Stratton held senior roles connected to the Defense Department's modern UAP effort, including leadership associated with the UAP Task Force. That career gives the memoir unusual institutional context: he participated in the collection and assessment of military reports rather than approaching the subject only as an outside commentator. The book is expected to describe investigations, internal resistance, and personal experiences that Stratton says shaped his views.
A cleared memoir must still be read as an authored account, not an official finding. Defense prepublication review is intended to prevent unauthorized disclosure of protected information; clearance for publication does not certify factual accuracy or endorse interpretations. Claims about recovered craft, non-human beings, or a coverup require corroborating records and first-hand evidence beyond promotional language. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, meanwhile, has publicly disputed that its historical review found proof of a hidden extraterrestrial program.
The book's significance will depend on what the published text adds: named episodes, contemporaneous documentation, clear distinctions between direct observation and second-hand reporting, and details that can be independently tested. Until publication, Out of the Shadows is best represented as a major forthcoming primary account in the modern UAP debate. It connects Stratton's biography to UAP & National Security without resolving the contested claims in advance.
Jay Stratton says nothing UAP-related was removed from his forthcoming book, Out of the Shadows, during its government security review. Speaking at PhenomeCon on September 11, 2026, Stratton explained why he felt confident submitting the manuscript to the Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review, or DOPSR: “I wrote the security classification guide … so I know what’s classified and what isn’t.” His description of the outcome was equally direct: “At the end of the day, they took no...
Former U.S. government official Jay Stratton spoke at PhenomeCon on September 11, 2026, about his upcoming book, Out of the Shadows, and his leading role in government UAP investigations since 2005. He emphasized that he personally established major UAP programs, including AAWSAP, AATIP, and the UAP Task Force and criticized the government for dismantling that interagency framework and forcing new initiatives to start over repeatedly. Stratton revealed that DOPSR removed no UAP-related conten...
Jay Stratton's subtle digs at Lue Elizondo & UFO Whistleblowers at Phenomecon - Psicoactivo #1154
Somebody read my LAP/transcript (including my take) of @jaystratton at PhenomeCon twice? Unheard of! 😁 Stratton's book ("Out of the Shadows") will be here i [Quoted] @TheUfoJoe I've just read it again. Awesome. I can't wait to recieve the book next month Thanks @TheUfoJoe, a great read. 👊🔥
Out of the Shadows is a detailed memoir by the senior official who led the Pentagon’s modern UAP programs and now alleges that the U.S. government has recovered non-human craft and the biological remains of other intelligent life. Former U.S. intelligence official Jay Stratton’s new book marks a significant milestone for UAP transparency and will be released on October 13th, 2026. https://t.co/8bUJ2AhuMK
I highly suggest anyone interested in what top government officials, like Jay Stratton, know about the phenomenon to check out his upcoming tell-all memoir (Out of the Shadows) that publishes Oct 13! The cover is hand drawn NOT AI ! Jay is someone I’ve wanted to hear more from and is one of the central figures in the Government’s modern day investigation of UAP and non human intelligent life. I’m told the book is truly a bombshell. You can Pre-order it now at: https://t.co/hKZ05xBr0t
I'll admit it: I have been very cynical and closed-minded about UFOs, especially since David Grusch first came out in 2023 and pressured the US government to be more transparent about what he is telling the public, with little to no action taken beyond declassifying new videos. The news media also seems not to have given much a shit about it. Congress appears to have taken little action to investigate or verify any of his explosive claims, which makes me wonder if we'll ever get real transpar...
RT @jaystratton: Audio book recording of Out of the Shadows is complete! Excited for you all to check it out. It’s available for pre-order…
Is it October 13th yet? https://t.co/85pdQ0BwrM [Quoted] Audio book recording of Out of the Shadows is complete! Excited for you all to check it out. It’s available for pre-order now. https://t.co/hfW7Ni5ooD
Audio book recording of Out of the Shadows is complete! Excited for you all to check it out. It’s available for pre-order now. https://t.co/hfW7Ni5ooD
