The U.S. Air Force Pilot Who Had A Dogfight With A UFO

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Jeremy Corbell
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January 20, 2026
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Ryan Bodenheimer

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: military encountersIntel Value: 8/10

Ryan Bodenheimer

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

The Encounter

The experiencer is Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Bodenheimer, a former Thunderbird pilot. He had multiple encounters with UAPs during his military career. One significant event occurred while he was flying with the Thunderbirds. He spotted a triangle-shaped UAP that moved quickly past his jet, resembling a fighter aircraft. It had no visible cockpit and seemed to be built for speed. Bodenheimer described the UAP as having an aggressive design and noted its maneuverability. After the encounter, he discussed it with fellow pilots, but they had not seen anything similar. The experience led him to reflect on the stigma surrounding UAP discussions in the military, but he felt it was important to share his experiences publicly.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The video features Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Bodenheimer discussing his encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during his military career. He shares detailed descriptions of various UAP sightings, emphasizing the need to normalize discussions about these experiences among military personnel.

Primary Revelation

Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Bodenheimer describes multiple encounters with UAP, including a mini dogfight and sightings of orbs and a pulsing square.

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Ryan Bodenheimer
witnesspro disclosure
US Air ForceThunderbirds
70 combat missions300 combat hoursExperience as a Thunderbird pilotCurrent Lieutenant Colonel in Air Force reserves

I essentially got into a mini dog fight with a UAP and I'll never forget it.

UAP Encountersmodern (2010 to present)confirmed

Managed by: US Air Force

Document and investigate unidentified aerial phenomena

otherspecific

I essentially got into a mini dog fight with a UAP.

Source: Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Bodenheimer
otherspecific

I saw these little orbs... going with the wind or going opposite direction of the wind.

Source: Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Bodenheimer
otherspecific

I saw a triangleshaped fighter looking UAP.

Source: Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Bodenheimer
otherspecific

I saw what to me just looked like a reverse explosion.

Source: Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Bodenheimer
otherspecific

I saw a pulsing square... bright white around the edges.

Source: Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Bodenheimer
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Encounter Context

Factual Details
2010-01-01Year: 2010

over the Nellis ranges

Las Vegas, Nevada, united_states

ruraldesert
Connected Encounters (1)
Nellis Air Force Base
Military Witness
Branchair force
RankLieutenant Colonel
BaseNellis Air Force Base
DutyThunderbirds pilot
2 witnesses mentioned
Reported to authorities

filed a report with air traffic control

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE32 entitiesunknown
High Evidential StrengthScore: 18/21first person
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
3/3
Witness Credibility
3/3

The speaker is a trained military pilot with extensive experience, providing detailed accounts of multiple UAP encounters. The observations include specific descriptions of the UAPs, corroborated by the context of military operations, and the speaker's credibility as a fighter pilot enhances the account's strength. However, the lack of corroboration from other witnesses or physical evidence slightly lowers the score.

initial sightingunknown

The experiencer describes seeing a UAP during a training mission, initially mistaking it for a drone or other aircraft.

I essentially got into a mini dog fight with a UAP and I'll never forget it.

detailed encounterunknown

The experiencer describes multiple encounters with UAPs, detailing their shapes, movements, and the reactions of fellow pilots.

I feel like I essentially got into a mini dog fight with a UAP.

reporting the encounterunknown

The experiencer discusses the process of reporting UAP sightings to air traffic control and the reactions of fellow pilots.

I need to report an anomalous object.

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed various UAP shapes and colors during flight.

auditory
5/10

Conversations with fellow pilots and air traffic control.

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unknown(single)
80%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationnoneInteractionobservation

Appearance: triangular shape, aggressive look, welding marks

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unknown(single)
80%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationnoneInteractionobservationHeight40-50_ft

Appearance: square shape, pulsing edges, bright white

Shapetriangle
Sizelawn mower-sized
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Movementmaneuvering, passing close
Five Observables (4/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

The experiencer observed a triangular UAP that maneuvered aggressively and a square UAP that passed closely by their aircraft.

What makes this encounter unique

The experiencer is a trained military pilot, providing a unique perspective on UAP encounters during flight operations.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: military encountersIntel Value: 8/10
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Ryan Bodenheimer

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3