LacatskiKonaBlue

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Lacatski (Kona Blue)

James Lacatski — DIA/AAWSAP/Kona Blue

PERSON UAP Research

01 Executive_Summary

James Lacatski — DIA/AAWSAP/Kona Blue. Kona Blue = proposed SAP for crash retrieval exploitation (terminated 2012). UAP Disclosure Act = legislative attempt to force disclosure. Kona Blue was the executive branch attempt; Disclosure Act is the congressional attempt. Same goal. Lacatski: 'at least one craft,' 'breached hull.' Grusch: 'multi-decade crash retrieval and reverse engineering program.' Both confirm crash retrieval. Lacatski = program creator, Grusch = whistleblower. INDEPENDENT CONFIRMATION.

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Lacatski (Kona Blue)

Purpose: James Lacatski — DIA/AAWSAP/Kona Blue Category: Policy & Disclosure This node documents Lacatski (Kona Blue), a policy or disclosure milestone. It connects to 21 entities, tracing the political and institutional dimensions of UAP transparency efforts.

Key Relationships

→ UAP Disclosure Act (assessment): Kona Blue = proposed SAP for crash retrieval exploitation (terminated 2012). UAP Disclosure Act = legislative attempt to force disclosure. Kona Blue was the executive branch attempt; Disclosure Act is the congressional attempt. Same goal.
→ Grusch Full Testimony (assessment): Lacatski: 'at least one craft,' 'breached hull.' Grusch: 'multi-decade crash retrieval and reverse engineering program.' Both confirm crash retrieval. Lacatski = program creator, Grusch = whistleblower. INDEPENDENT CONFIRMATION.
← Kirkpatrick (AARO) (assessment): Kirkpatrick: Kona Blue 'never got off the ground.' Lacatski (via Corbell): Kona Blue 'alive in ways you won't believe.' Direct contradiction. Either Kirkpatrick is wrong or Lacatski is wrong — and Lacatski created the program.
→ Elizondo Imminent (assessment): Lacatski created AAWSAP. Elizondo ran AATIP (successor). Both government UAP program insiders. Elizondo's 'Legacy Program' = Lacatski's 'at least one craft.' Same crash retrieval program from different perspectives.
← Corbell (Weaponized) (assessment): Corbell + Knapp conducted the explosive Lacatski interview on Weaponized podcast. Lacatski revealed 'at least one craft,' 'breached hull,' 'AARO disinformation.' Corbell = Lacatski's chosen platform for disclosure.
← Corso (Day After Roswell) (assessment): Both claim government possesses alien craft/technology. Corso (1997): Roswell debris, seeded to industry. Lacatski (via Corbell): 'at least one craft' in government possession. Different eras, same claim.

Plus 15 additional connections.

04 Network_Linkage

Connected to 21 entities (21 assessments). Primary links: UAP Disclosure Act, Grusch Full Testimony, Kirkpatrick (AARO), Elizondo Imminent, Corbell (Weaponized).

05 Related_Entities (20)

Kelleher (Bio Effects)

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Lacatski created AAWSAP, Kelleher ran it day-to-day. Co-authored 'Skinwalkers at the Pentagon' (2021). Kona Blue designed by both.

Grusch Whistleblower

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Lacatski: 'We have exploitation program for at least one craft.' CONFIRMS Grusch: 'multi-decade crash retrieval and reverse engineering program.' Both describe same program.

AARO Vol 2 Delay

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Lacatski: AARO = 'disclosure facade or full-spectrum psyop.' 'Why won't they admit the craft in our possession?' Supports AARO delay = can't acknowledge classified programs.

Eric Davis

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Lacatski created AAWSAP, Davis was science advisor. Kona Blue 'opposition mounted' = existing programs (Lockheed crash retrieval, Davis SCIF revelation) resisted new SAP.

LMT 2025 10-K (3 Programs)

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Kona Blue 'opposition mounted' in Washington = Lockheed's existing classified programs didn't want new SAP. Lockheed crash retrieval since ~2004. Kona Blue killed 2011.

Knapp (LMT-BAASS)

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Knapp + Corbell reported Lacatski's claim: 'US holds at least one craft not made by contemporary human industry.' 'Investigators physically accessed object's structure.' 'DOE links.'

Kona Blue (AARO)

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AARO declassified Kona Blue (Feb 2024). Lacatski created Kona Blue. 'Investigate, identify, analyze sensitive materials and technologies, to include advanced aerospace vehicles.' Killed after 6 months.

Bigelow (NIDS/BAASS)

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Bigelow's BAASS was DIA contractor for AAWSAP. Lacatski created AAWSAP. Kona Blue designed to continue BAASS work. Bigelow = contractor, Lacatski = DIA program manager.

Reid ($22M AAWSAP)

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Reid requested SAP for AAWSAP (DIA rejected) + PSAP for Kona Blue (DHS killed). Both blocked by 'opposition' = existing classified programs. Reid = political champion, Lacatski = DIA creator.

AARO Vol 1 (Criticism)

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Lacatski: AARO = 'disclosure facade or full-spectrum psyop.' 'Why won't they admit the craft in our possession?' AAWSAP creator criticizes AARO's denial.

Bigelow (BAASS)

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Bigelow escorted Lacatski to Skinwalker Ranch 2007. Lacatski's experience triggered AAWSAP. Bigelow's BAASS won the contract. Bigelow = contractor, Lacatski = government creator. Partnership.

Kelleher/Stratton AAWSAP

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Lacatski = AAWSAP creator/manager. Kelleher = BAASS deputy administrator. Lacatski + Kelleher co-designed Kona Blue. Same team, government + contractor sides.

Elizondo Imminent

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Lacatski created AAWSAP. Elizondo ran AATIP (successor). Both government UAP program insiders. Elizondo's 'Legacy Program' = Lacatski's 'at least one craft.' Same crash retrieval program from different perspectives.

Grusch Full Testimony

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Lacatski: 'at least one craft,' 'breached hull.' Grusch: 'multi-decade crash retrieval and reverse engineering program.' Both confirm crash retrieval. Lacatski = program creator, Grusch = whistleblower. INDEPENDENT CONFIRMATION.

UAP Disclosure Act

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Kona Blue = proposed SAP for crash retrieval exploitation (terminated 2012). UAP Disclosure Act = legislative attempt to force disclosure. Kona Blue was the executive branch attempt; Disclosure Act is the congressional attempt. Same goal.

Puthoff (SRI/DIRDs)

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Lacatski created AAWSAP. Puthoff authored DIRDs for AAWSAP. Kona Blue included 'consciousness and remote viewing' = Puthoff's SRI expertise. Lacatski's program + Puthoff's science.

Corbell (Weaponized)

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Corbell + Knapp conducted the explosive Lacatski interview on Weaponized podcast. Lacatski revealed 'at least one craft,' 'breached hull,' 'AARO disinformation.' Corbell = Lacatski's chosen platform for disclosure.

Reid (Senate/AAWSAP)

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Reid secured the funding that Lacatski's AAWSAP used. Reid (political funder) + Lacatski (DIA creator) = government-congressional partnership. Reid also wanted SAP classification for Lacatski's program.

Kirkpatrick (AARO)

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Kirkpatrick: Kona Blue 'never got off the ground.' Lacatski (via Corbell): Kona Blue 'alive in ways you won't believe.' Direct contradiction. Either Kirkpatrick is wrong or Lacatski is wrong — and Lacatski created the program.

Corso (Day After Roswell)

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Both claim government possesses alien craft/technology. Corso (1997): Roswell debris, seeded to industry. Lacatski (via Corbell): 'at least one craft' in government possession. Different eras, same claim.

05b Related_Topics (3)

Directed Energy

usa → russia → china → israel → uk → germany → france → japan →

UAP Investigation

usa →

Personnel

usa → russia → china → israel → japan → uk → france → germany →

07 Key_Findings

▸ Purpose: James Lacatski — DIA/AAWSAP/Kona Blue
▸ → UAP Disclosure Act (assessment): Kona Blue = proposed SAP for crash retrieval exploitation (terminated 2012). UAP Disclosure Act = legislative attempt to force disclosure. Kona Blue was the executive branch attempt; Disclosure Act is the congressional attempt. Same goal.
▸ → Grusch Full Testimony (assessment): Lacatski: 'at least one craft,' 'breached hull.' Grusch: 'multi-decade crash retrieval and reverse engineering program.' Both confirm crash retrieval. Lacatski = program creator, Grusch = whistleblower. INDEPENDENT CONFIRMATION.
▸ ← Kirkpatrick (AARO) (assessment): Kirkpatrick: Kona Blue 'never got off the ground.' Lacatski (via Corbell): Kona Blue 'alive in ways you won't believe.' Direct contradiction. Either Kirkpatrick is wrong or Lacatski is wrong — and Lacatski created the program.
▸ → Elizondo Imminent (assessment): Lacatski created AAWSAP. Elizondo ran AATIP (successor). Both government UAP program insiders. Elizondo's 'Legacy Program' = Lacatski's 'at least one craft.' Same crash retrieval program from different perspectives.

08 Intelligence_Analysis

Lacatski (Kona Blue)

Key Relationships

→ UAP Disclosure Act (assessment): Kona Blue = proposed SAP for crash retrieval exploitation (terminated 2012). UAP Disclosure Act = legislative attempt to force disclosure. Kona Blue was the executive branch attempt; Disclosure Act is the congressional attempt. Same goal.
→ Grusch Full Testimony (assessment): Lacatski: 'at least one craft,' 'breached hull.' Grusch: 'multi-decade crash retrieval and reverse engineering program.' Both confirm crash retrieval. Lacatski = program creator, Grusch = whistleblower. INDEPENDENT CONFIRMATION.
← Kirkpatrick (AARO) (assessment): Kirkpatrick: Kona Blue 'never got off the ground.' Lacatski (via Corbell): Kona Blue 'alive in ways you won't believe.' Direct contradiction. Either Kirkpatrick is wrong or Lacatski is wrong — and Lacatski created the program.
→ Elizondo Imminent (assessment): Lacatski created AAWSAP. Elizondo ran AATIP (successor). Both government UAP program insiders. Elizondo's 'Legacy Program' = Lacatski's 'at least one craft.' Same crash retrieval program from different perspectives.
← Corbell (Weaponized) (assessment): Corbell + Knapp conducted the explosive Lacatski interview on Weaponized podcast. Lacatski revealed 'at least one craft,' 'breached hull,' 'AARO disinformation.' Corbell = Lacatski's chosen platform for disclosure.
← Corso (Day After Roswell) (assessment): Both claim government possesses alien craft/technology. Corso (1997): Roswell debris, seeded to industry. Lacatski (via Corbell): 'at least one craft' in government possession. Different eras, same claim.

Plus 15 additional connections.

10 FAQ

Who is Lacatski (Kona Blue)? ▾

Lacatski (Kona Blue) Purpose: James Lacatski — DIA/AAWSAP/Kona Blue Category: Policy & Disclosure This node documents Lacatski (Kona Blue), a policy or disclosure milestone. It connects to 21 entities, tracing the political and institutional dimensions of UAP transparency efforts.

What role does Lacatski (Kona Blue) play in the research network? ▾

Lacatski (Kona Blue) is classified under the "UAP Research" category, serving as James Lacatski — DIA/AAWSAP/Kona Blue. Connected to 21 entities (21 assessments). Primary links: UAP Disclosure Act, Grusch Full Testimony, Kirkpatrick (AARO), Elizondo Imminent, Corbell (Weaponized).

What evidence supports the Lacatski (Kona Blue) assessment? ▾

The intelligence assessment for Lacatski (Kona Blue) is supported by 4 primary sources, 1 PDF document, and 1 citation. Key sources include "Kona Blue Declassified Release — AARO/Pentagon Documents (The Black Vault)", "AARO Historical Record Report Volume 1 (2024) — Kona Blue Section — Wikisource", and "What is Kona Blue? The proposed Las Vegas UFO technology program unveiled — 8 News Now (KLAS)". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.

How does Lacatski (Kona Blue) connect to other entities in the network? ▾

Lacatski (Kona Blue) is connected to 20 entities in the intelligence network, including Kelleher (Bio Effects) (person), Grusch Whistleblower (person), and AARO Vol 2 Delay (program). Key relationships: Kelleher (Bio Effects): Lacatski created AAWSAP, Kelleher ran it day-to-day. Co-authored 'Skinwalkers at the Pentagon' (2021). Kona Blue designed by both., Grusch Whistleblower: Lacatski: 'We have exploitation program for at least one craft.' CONFIRMS Grusch: 'multi-decade crash retrieval and reverse engineering program.' Both describe same program., ; AARO Vol 2 Delay: Lacatski: AARO = 'disclosure facade or full-spectrum psyop.' 'Why won't they admit the craft in our possession?' Supports AARO delay = can't acknowledge classified programs.. Connected to 21 entities (21 assessments). Primary links: UAP Disclosure Act, Grusch Full Testimony, Kirkpatrick (AARO), Elizondo Imminent, Corbell (Weaponized).

What is Lacatski (Kona Blue)'s background and expertise? ▾

What research is Lacatski (Kona Blue) associated with? ▾

Lacatski (Kona Blue) is documented in 5 source documents, including "konablue release1", "Kona Blue Declassified Release — AARO/Pentagon Documents (The Black Vault)", and "AARO Historical Record Report Volume 1 (2024) — Kona Blue Section — Wikisource".

What primary source PDFs are available for Lacatski (Kona Blue)? ▾

1 PDF document is available: "konablue release1". • The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office History and Origin of KONA BLUE The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) first learned of the KONA BLUE program from interviews conducted as part...

How does Lacatski (Kona Blue) fit into the broader intelligence network? ▾

Connected to 21 entities (21 assessments). Primary links: UAP Disclosure Act, Grusch Full Testimony, Kirkpatrick (AARO), Elizondo Imminent, Corbell (Weaponized).

What external sources document Lacatski (Kona Blue)? ▾

Lacatski (Kona Blue) is documented by 4 external sources, including 2 Government Document, 1 News Article, and 1 Video. Notable references include "Kona Blue Declassified Release — AARO/Pentagon Documents (The Black Vault)", "AARO Historical Record Report Volume 1 (2024) — Kona Blue Section — Wikisource", and "What is Kona Blue? The proposed Las Vegas UFO technology program unveiled — 8 News Now (KLAS)".

What is the historical timeline for Lacatski (Kona Blue)? ▾

Lacatski (Kona Blue) is referenced across documents spanning 1997–2012, with activity noted in 1997 and 2012. This temporal range is derived from the primary source documents in the research archive.