Witness Kevin Via 2015 Mufon Symposium

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Mutual UFO Network (MUFON)
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December 11, 2015
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Kevin Via

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10

Kevin Via

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

The Encounter

The person, a former combat photographer in the military, had a life-changing encounter with a UFO while on an aircraft carrier. He was outside on the ship when he felt a strange vibration. He looked over the side and saw a large, square-shaped craft hovering above the water. He watched it for about half an hour before it suddenly disappeared without causing any disturbance in the ocean. After the sighting, he faced disbelief and ridicule from his family and church, leading to a mental health crisis. He felt betrayed by those he trusted and did not speak about the incident for 23 years. Eventually, he shared his story publicly, which helped him find support and connect with others who have had similar experiences.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

Kevin Via shares his life-changing experience of witnessing a UFO while serving in the military. He discusses the intimidation he faced from authorities and the impact on his mental health and relationships, particularly with his church community. His story highlights the challenges faced by those who come forward with such experiences.

Primary Revelation

Kevin Via witnessed a square UFO larger than his aircraft carrier, which did not disturb the water when it took off.

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Kevin Via
witnesspro disclosure
US Navy
Top secret security clearance18 letters of accommodation from AdmiralsMedical retirement due to injuryCombat photographer in Iraq

I just stared at it, I mean what do you do when you see a block floating in the ocean?

intimidationspecific

After witnessing a UFO, I was interrogated aboard the ship by two men who made me uncomfortable.

Source: Kevin Via
intimidationspecific

I was 5150ed for three days after telling my pastor and family about my UFO sighting.

Source: Kevin Via
non human intelligencehighly specific
+1 Corroborators

I witnessed a UFO that was square and larger than the aircraft carrier, hovering above the Pacific Ocean.

Source: Kevin Via
non human intelligencespecific

The UFO did not create any wake or disturbance in the water when it took off.

Source: Kevin Via
coverupspecific

I felt betrayed by my church and mentors after reporting my UFO sighting.

Source: Kevin Via
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Encounter Context

Factual Details

off the starboard side of the USS Nimitz

oceanPacific Ocean
Military WitnessClearance Held
Branchunited states navy
RankE5
BaseUSS Nimitz
Dutycombat photographer
Reported to authorities

Naval Investigative Services interviewed him

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
High Evidential StrengthScore: 18/21reported
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
2/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
3/3

The account presents a detailed narrative of a UAP sighting by a military photographer, including emotional and psychological impacts. However, it lacks corroboration from independent witnesses or physical evidence, which limits its evidential strength.

initial sightingminutes

The experiencer describes a moment of calm before witnessing a UFO while on an aircraft carrier, feeling a strange internal vibration.

I just sat there looking at this thing floating above the Pacific Ocean off the starboard side of the most powerful El second most powerful there Abraham at the time just floating there

prolonged observationminutes

The experiencer stares at the UFO for about half an hour, feeling a sense of awe and disbelief.

I stared at it for half an hour, I mean every sensation I ever had in my life went away

departure of the craftminutes

The UFO suddenly disappears after a brief movement, leaving the experiencer in shock and confusion.

I want to say that it went up and disappeared because I think I saw it start to go up but it was so fast

emotional impactdays

The experiencer reflects on the emotional turmoil and betrayal felt after the sighting and subsequent reactions from others.

I felt betrayed by men who had raised me who taught me a certain way

noeticextraordinary
9/10

Sudden realization of betrayal and confusion about beliefs

visualextraordinary
8/10

Saw a large square UFO above the water

tactileextraordinary
7/10

Felt internal vibrations throughout the body

proprioceptiveextraordinary
6/10

Felt a sense of weightlessness and disorientation

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Sizelarger than the ship
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering, instant acceleration
Five Observables (3/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

The experiencer observed a large square UFO hovering above the ocean, which illuminated the water beneath it and moved away at incredible speed without disturbing the water.

What makes this encounter unique

The experiencer faced significant emotional and social repercussions after the sighting, leading to a long period of silence about the event.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10
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Kevin Via

Interview

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1