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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 12/04/2025

International UFO Bureau Announces the Appointment of Jim Penniston to Its Board of Directors

Oklahoma City, OK — [12/04/2025] — The International UFO Bureau (IUFOB) proudly announces the appointment of Jim Penniston to its Board of Directors. This addition marks a significant milestone for the organization as it continues to blend historical legacy with modern scientific inquiry, strengthening its leadership with individuals whose experience and integrity elevate the global conversation on Unidentified Flying Objects and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. Jim Penniston is internationally recognized for his central role in the Rendlesham Forest incident of 1980, one of the most documented and compelling UFO encounters in modern history. As a United States Air Force Security Forces Sergeant stationed at RAF Woodbridge, Penniston was among the first responders to the event and reported a close encounter with a landed craft of unknown origin. His detailed testimony has made him a respected and enduring figure in UFO research. Penniston’s background extends far beyond one historic moment. Over his distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force, he served in elite security roles within the Strategic Air Command, protecting high-level personnel and sensitive assets. His military service included assignments under Top Secret, SCI, and NATO COSMIC/ATOMAL clearances, participation in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and extensive experience in counter-terrorism, defense planning, and law-enforcement operations. His perspective is shaped by decades of disciplined service combined with the lived experience of an anomalous event that demanded courage, clarity, and integrity. As a longtime friend of the IUFOB and a respected researcher, Penniston brings immense value to the Board. His unique combination of military expertise, investigative discipline, firsthand experiencer insight, and public-facing integrity aligns perfectly with the IUFOB’s mission to bring truth to the public in a responsible, evidence-driven, and transparent way. “It’s an honor to officially welcome Jim to the IUFOB leadership team,” said IUFOB Executive Director Teri Lynge-Kehl. “His voice, experience, and commitment to responsible disclosure strengthen not only our Board but the entire field.” The IUFOB Board looks forward to Penniston’s guidance as the organization continues to expand research initiatives, develop public-access databases, and foster global partnerships rooted in scientific curiosity, historical preservation, and ethical engagement with anomalous phenomena. A Warm Public Welcome The International UFO Bureau invites the public, supporters, and research community to join us in celebrating Jim Penniston’s addition to our Board of Directors. His presence represents a powerful step forward in our unified effort to illuminate the past, understand the present, and guide the future of UFO and UAP investigation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 10/30/2025

IUFOB Discovery Sparks Global Collaboration in UAP Research

IMIX Central Intelligence Agency Adopts Bureau Findings as Basis for National Study Oklahoma City, OK — October 30, 2025 — The International UFO Bureau (IUFOB) has achieved a major milestone in global UFO research. A discovery first identified and investigated by IUFOB researchers is now being recognized and utilized as the foundation of new research by Mexico’s IMIX Central Intelligence Agency (ACI IMIX) and its affiliated institutes. IUFOB researchers Melissa Madrigal, Director of Research, and Dr. Gregory Rogers, Board Member and former Senior Flight Surgeon for the USAF/NASA, detected a consistent 5.04-hertz electromagnetic frequency during multiple UFO encounters. The finding provides physical evidence suggesting a measurable relationship between Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and specific low-frequency electromagnetic activity. The IMIX Group, led by Dr. Federico Vidal, has now adopted IUFOB’s 5.04 Hz discovery as the foundation of a national research initiative focused on UAP Electrodynamics. Their work integrates plasma physics, magnetohydrodynamics, and space science to further explore how UAP may generate and modulate low-frequency magnetic fields. These studies aim to understand how such fields could create visible plasma effects, electromagnetic disturbances, and navigational anomalies frequently reported during sightings. IMIX has formally recognized IUFOB’s research as a key breakthrough in developing a verifiable scientific model for UAP activity. This endorsement of IUFOB’s work by IMIX represents a significant advancement for international collaboration in the scientific study of UAPs. The Bureau’s data-driven approach and long-standing commitment to professional investigation are setting a new standard for global research in this field. Founded in 1957 by Hayden C. Hewes and revitalized under Mindy Tautfest, the International UFO Bureau remains dedicated to investigating, analyzing, and documenting UFO and UAP activity. Its mission continues to unite science, technology, and transparency to expand understanding of this complex and evolving phenomenon.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 09/30/2025

Dr. Gregory Rogers, IUFOB BOD, Releases New Book "We Got It From Them!" through Un-x Media

It is not often for a U.S. Air Force and NASA Senior Flight Surgeon to experience an event that shocks and mystifies him. However, that is what happened to Major (Doctor) Gregory Rogers in 1992. He first saw a flying saucer on a video feed to his location at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and then saw the writing on it that said U.S. Air Force and sported a U.S flight insignia on the craft. Keeping quiet about this event for 33 years, Dr. Rogers has now told his story on multiple podcast platforms and had his story told by Newsweek and the New York Post.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 07/19/2025

The Bureau Debuts August 3 on KGRA

Three Generations of Women Redefining UFO Research and Public Disclosure OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — July 19, 2025 — The International UFO Bureau (IUFOB), one of the fastest-growing UFO research organizations in the world, proudly announces the launch of its signature broadcast, The Bureau. The show will air Sundays at 7 PM Eastern, beginning August 3, 2025, exclusively on KGRA Digital Broadcasting. Welcome to The Bureau, a program where three generations of women in leadership come together to explore Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Executive Director Teri Lynge-Kehl (Boomer), CEO Mindy Tautfest (Gen X), and Director of Research Melissa Madrigal (Millennial) form a powerhouse trio. Together, they blend decades of experience, diverse perspectives, and a shared mission to uncover the truth behind the phenomenon. Each week, the show takes listeners deep into the world of UAP research, showcasing how science, strategy, and lived experience intersect in the quest for answers. From breaking developments and firsthand testimonies to expert analysis and legacy investigations, The Bureau offers a transparent look into the evolving landscape of anomalous phenomena and the global effort to understand it. “Our mission is bigger than disclosure. It’s about building trust through credible data, bold leadership, and public accessibility,” said Mindy Tautfest, CEO of IUFOB. “We’re combining passion with precision, experience with innovation, and our show is one of the most exciting ways we’re engaging the public in this work.” The IUFOB continues to distinguish itself by merging historical archives with cutting-edge technology, while assembling a dynamic team of experts from across the scientific, governmental, Indigenous, and experiencer communities. Listeners can expect rotating contributions and guest insights from voices such as : Jonathan Redbird Dover & Michele Meiners, Paranormal Navajo Rangers and Indigenous UAP Investigators Marianne Robb, Founder of UAP PD and retired law enforcement Dr. Greg Rogers, Former Chief of Aerospace Medicine at NASA and whistleblower Dr. Tom De La Garza, Retired Lt. Colonel and NORAD Air Domain Chief By uniting multiple generations of researchers, The Bureau represents a seismic shift in how UFO and UAP topics are examined and shared. It is more than a show. It is the frontline of a movement powered by integrity, science, and bold vision.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 06/25/2025

The 5.04 Hz Pattern: Early Evidence of an Intentional Signal System In UAP Activity

Oklahoma City, OK, JUNE 2025 -- This press release confirms a groundbreaking discovery: A repeatable and structured 5.04 Hz frequency signature detected in two separate UAP sightings, recorded under entirely different conditions, by unrelated witnesses, in different locations. The signal has been confirmed across both visual and audio channels through layered signal and pattern analysis. The first event occurred over the Gulf of Mexico in December 2024. The second, recorded in Daytona Beach in March 2025, revealed the same signature frequency. What makes this significant isn’t just the recurrence, it’s the precision. While isolated frequency spikes are not uncommon in anomalous footage, the exact match of this pulse across both events eliminates the possibility of coincidence. Instead, the data reveals an intentional, structured emission, potentially linked to control, propulsion, or transmission. Key findings from this discovery include: A precise 5.04 Hz pulse train in both events Signal structure and patterning inconsistent with natural interference Structured frequency behavior indicating internal modulation Evidence of synchronized emission behavior, suggestive of intentional control Brightness and motion synchronization observed alongside signal activity Cross referenced signal and motion profiles rule out known terrestrial sources, including commercial drones, aircraft, and maritime beacons. Notably, similar low frequency emissions have been documented in government backed UAP cases such as the 2004 Nimitz encounter, the 1990 Belgium Triangle incident, and others, placing this data in rare but credible company. This frequency isn’t random. It’s structured, repeatable, and now confirmed across multiple, independent UAP events. That removes coincidence from the equation. According to Melissa Madrigal, Director of Research for the International UFO Bureau, “What we’re looking at is part of a system - one that appears to operate with intentional precision. This is a signal worth tracking. This case establishes a foundation for future frequency linked UAP research and pushes the field beyond anecdotal visuals into measurable, signal-based phenomena.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 05/04/2025

NASA Whistleblower Comes Forward with Eyewitness Testimony of Reverse Engineering Inside the U.S. Military

Oklahoma City, OK — The International UFO Bureau (IUFOB) is honored to present the powerful testimony of Dr. Gregory Rogers, a retired U.S. Air Force Major, NASA-certified flight surgeon, and former Chief of Aerospace Medicine for the 45th Space Wing. Dr. Rogers has come forward to reveal first-hand knowledge of a covert reverse engineering program involving non-human technology. While conducting routine duties at Cape Canaveral in 1992, Dr. Rogers was unexpectedly shown a video by another officer in a restricted facility. The video revealed a white, seamless, twenty-foot-long craft bearing U.S. Air Force insignia. Smooth and featureless, the vehicle had no visible propulsion system, seams, or control surfaces. Yet it hovered, rotated, moved in multiple directions, and ultimately tilted at a stable 45-degree angle. When Dr. Rogers asked where the craft came from, the officer simply pointed upward and said, “We got it from them.” “I had no desire to witness what I did that day,” Dr. Rogers stated. “But what I saw was unmistakably advanced. I believe it was constructed by human hands, but the design clearly originated from something beyond our own technology.” Decorated with multiple service awards, including the Sikorsky Rescue Award and Air Medal, Dr. Rogers served as a rescue flight surgeon for more than two dozen NASA shuttle launches and supported multiple branches of the Department of Defense over a distinguished military career. For over three decades he remained silent, fearing the professional consequences of disclosing such information. Now retired from the Defense Health Agency and inspired by recent whistleblower testimony before Congress, he has chosen the International UFO Bureau (IUFOB) as the platform to reveal his story publicly. Moved by the Bureau’s professionalism, integrity, and forward-looking vision, Dr. Rogers has now joined the IUFOB as one of its highly regarded Board of Directors. He brings his extensive expertise and credibility to help support others who are now ready to step forward and be heard. Committed to scientific transparency, public access to information, and ethical documentation of testimony regarding non-human intelligence and advanced technologies, the Bureau stands as a beacon for others who, like Dr. Rogers, have waited for the right time and place to share their experiences. Dr. Rogers’ courageous decision to share his story marks a significant turning point. It expands not only public understanding of possible reverse engineering operations but also solidifies IUFOB’s role in advancing global disclosure. His testimony does not represent the end of the story. It is the beginning of a much larger conversation and a call to others who are ready to come forward. If you’ve witnessed the unexplained, if you’ve held your silence out of fear, the IUFOB is here to help. You are not alone. You are not without support. You are not without a voice. Together, we are disclosure.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 04/05/2025

The International UFO Bureau Launches Public Reporting System for UFO/UAP Sightings and Related Phenomena

Oklahoma City, OK – The International UFO Bureau (IUFOB) is proud to announce that its state-of-the-art public reporting system is now live and ready to accept new cases from across the globe. This marks a major milestone in the organization’s mission to document, investigate, and understand Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). The Bureau’s reporting platform accepts detailed submissions in the following categories: UFO/UAP Sightings Entity Encounters (including all types of beings the reporter feels may be connected to the UFO phenomenon) Abduction Reports Animal Mutilations Once submitted, cases are assigned to one of IUFOB’s Phenomenon Response Officers (PROs) for full investigation. Specialized cases are routed to expert-led teams, including: First Responder Reports — led by Police Master Sergeant Dustin Hendrix, ensuring law enforcement and emergency service perspectives are fully represented. Indigenous Reports — led by Jon Dover and Michele Meiners, of the Navajo Rangers, who bring unparalleled expertise and cultural insight to cases from Native communities. “The launch of this system ensures that reports are not only collected, but investigated with the highest standards of professionalism, respect, and scientific rigor,” said Mindy Tautfest, CEO of the The Bureau. “This is an important step toward building the most comprehensive, credible database on the UFO phenomenon.” Anyone who has witnessed or experienced a UFO-related event is encouraged to file a report through the official portal at report.iufob.com. About the International UFO Bureau Originally established in 1957 and now modernized for a new era, the International UFO Bureau (IUFOB) is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to the investigation and analysis of UFOs, UAPs, and related anomalous phenomena. IUFOB combines historical archives with cutting-edge technology to serve as a trusted resource for the public, scientific community, and policy leaders.