EXEMPT from Legal Recourse: Behind the Scenes
Gary S. Bekkum
December 15, 2006
Recent communications between Starstream Research and Caryn Anscomb, our contributor in London, continue to paint a bizarre picture of behind-the-scenes jockeying for position by various players in the phenomenology game. At stake, a possible breach of national security and perhaps a few careers. Violations of trust involving confidential information have set the stage for a renewed effort towards disclosure. When high-ranking intelligence officials are involved, we pay close attention.
Based upon information provided by several sources, there may be a Federal investigation in play surrounding the loosely knit insider group known as the AVIARY. For those unfamiliar with AVIAN politics, it should be enough to know that certain individuals, presently or previously employed by the U.S. Government, have been passing off UFO and ET related material as real 'leaks' of super-secret activities. The latest leak has moved beyond the mere entertainment value of a real-life "X-files," raising concerns that genuine classified material had been covertly transmitted using bogus UFO material. If true, then real espionage has taken cover under the umbrella of paranormal 'giggle-factor' fiction.
The names of several very highly placed and respected government officials have been mentioned in passing, including Ruth David and John Gannon, both members of the DIA USAF TIGER committee. John Gannon has served as Deputy Director for Intelligence at CIA, Chairman of the National Intelligence Council, and Assistant Director of Central Intelligence for Analysis and Production. Other names passed to Starstream Research include John Barry Hennessey and Colonel Weaver of USAF. A meeting involving Hennessey and Weaver, and at least one CIA analyst now working under the Director of National Intelligence, and his associate, a former CIA senior analyst, appears to be close to the center of the controversy.
Previously Starstream Research was erroneously informed that details concerning the results of a polygraph examination discussed at this meeting were in error. Eventually we killed the original story when concerns were raised by a government officer.
In an email addressed to Starstream Research founder Gary S. Bekkum, the officer had requested removal of his name and position, as "These are irrelevant to your story and compromise personal and national security." Following redaction of the sensitive information, an associate of the officer raised additional concerns about the content of the story, resulting in an editorial decision to remove the article.
New information has forced a re-evaluation of our original story. It appears that the eye-witness source that previously had denied Mr. Smith's allegations of what was discussed at the meeting had been unaware of the veracity of certain details, primarily regarding a contentious discussion about the results of a polygraph test administered to an 'AVIAN' source.
Our present assumption about the current situation is that we are observing counterintelligence activities on the periphery of the so-called UFO community.
According to a recent report on U.S. Government Policy, "U.S. Counterintelligence will shift from a reactive posture to a positive strategy of seizing advantage."
We have taken special note of the fact that the 'man behind the curtain' operating in plain sight has taken up a position with the DIA, closely tied to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 created the Office of the DNI, and a National Counterintelligence Executive as part of an over-all attempt to coordinate the various intelligence agencies.
Is there any indication that the DNI would have an interest in UFO groups and their representatives in the private sector? The counterintelligence policy states, "Many (adversaries) employ collection techniques that extend beyond simple clandestine operations and include tasking visiting businessmen, scientists, foreign students, trade shows, and debriefing visitors upon their return home." The UFO community has no shortage of high-tech enthusiasts, including and not limited to scientists, businessmen, government officers and their foreign counterparts. It would appear that the UFO business is fertile ground for developing and cultivating potential sources.
How pervasive is the counterintelligence business in the UFO community?
"Since 1985, nearly 80 Americans have been arrested for crimes related to passing classified information to foreign governments... more than 90 countries target sensitive U.S. technologies ..."
The restructured U.S. counterintelligence policy includes preemptive actions:
"We will reach out to the private sector, especially those in the science and technology community, to increase awareness by providing threat information, and educating these audiences to the variety of ways our adversaries acquire and steal information."
The fundamental approach to counterintelligence is to first identify the foreign elements, then assess the risks to the national security. Once evaluated, the goal is to neutralize the intelligence effort of an adversary, and exploit the foreign intelligence elements to our advantage.
As a result of the new information, Starstream Research has made an editorial decision to re-release the original story, as originally written, with only the name and position of the officer redacted.
The original release is available at the Starstream Research website:
www.starstreamresearch.com
Based upon information provided by several sources, there may be a Federal investigation in play surrounding the loosely knit insider group known as the AVIARY. For those unfamiliar with AVIAN politics, it should be enough to know that certain individuals, presently or previously employed by the U.S. Government, have been passing off UFO and ET related material as real 'leaks' of super-secret activities. The latest leak has moved beyond the mere entertainment value of a real-life "X-files," raising concerns that genuine classified material had been covertly transmitted using bogus UFO material. If true, then real espionage has taken cover under the umbrella of paranormal 'giggle-factor' fiction.
The names of several very highly placed and respected government officials have been mentioned in passing, including Ruth David and John Gannon, both members of the DIA USAF TIGER committee. John Gannon has served as Deputy Director for Intelligence at CIA, Chairman of the National Intelligence Council, and Assistant Director of Central Intelligence for Analysis and Production. Other names passed to Starstream Research include John Barry Hennessey and Colonel Weaver of USAF. A meeting involving Hennessey and Weaver, and at least one CIA analyst now working under the Director of National Intelligence, and his associate, a former CIA senior analyst, appears to be close to the center of the controversy.
Previously Starstream Research was erroneously informed that details concerning the results of a polygraph examination discussed at this meeting were in error. Eventually we killed the original story when concerns were raised by a government officer.
In an email addressed to Starstream Research founder Gary S. Bekkum, the officer had requested removal of his name and position, as "These are irrelevant to your story and compromise personal and national security." Following redaction of the sensitive information, an associate of the officer raised additional concerns about the content of the story, resulting in an editorial decision to remove the article.
New information has forced a re-evaluation of our original story. It appears that the eye-witness source that previously had denied Mr. Smith's allegations of what was discussed at the meeting had been unaware of the veracity of certain details, primarily regarding a contentious discussion about the results of a polygraph test administered to an 'AVIAN' source.
Our present assumption about the current situation is that we are observing counterintelligence activities on the periphery of the so-called UFO community.
According to a recent report on U.S. Government Policy, "U.S. Counterintelligence will shift from a reactive posture to a positive strategy of seizing advantage."
We have taken special note of the fact that the 'man behind the curtain' operating in plain sight has taken up a position with the DIA, closely tied to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 created the Office of the DNI, and a National Counterintelligence Executive as part of an over-all attempt to coordinate the various intelligence agencies.
Is there any indication that the DNI would have an interest in UFO groups and their representatives in the private sector? The counterintelligence policy states, "Many (adversaries) employ collection techniques that extend beyond simple clandestine operations and include tasking visiting businessmen, scientists, foreign students, trade shows, and debriefing visitors upon their return home." The UFO community has no shortage of high-tech enthusiasts, including and not limited to scientists, businessmen, government officers and their foreign counterparts. It would appear that the UFO business is fertile ground for developing and cultivating potential sources.
How pervasive is the counterintelligence business in the UFO community?
"Since 1985, nearly 80 Americans have been arrested for crimes related to passing classified information to foreign governments... more than 90 countries target sensitive U.S. technologies ..."
The restructured U.S. counterintelligence policy includes preemptive actions:
"We will reach out to the private sector, especially those in the science and technology community, to increase awareness by providing threat information, and educating these audiences to the variety of ways our adversaries acquire and steal information."
The fundamental approach to counterintelligence is to first identify the foreign elements, then assess the risks to the national security. Once evaluated, the goal is to neutralize the intelligence effort of an adversary, and exploit the foreign intelligence elements to our advantage.
As a result of the new information, Starstream Research has made an editorial decision to re-release the original story, as originally written, with only the name and position of the officer redacted.
The original release is available at the Starstream Research website:
www.starstreamresearch.com
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