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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/HM05_Me on 2025-10-11 22:35:48+00:00.

Hidden away in NARA’s public AWS account are records from the NSA. Uploaded on September 29th is a folder for National Archives ID 580103959 that appears to be the series designated for the NSA’s UAP records. In it are 38 files, listed on my Substack, that had all been previously released by the NSA on July 13, 2021.

While it may be a let down that none of these records are new, there is likely more to be transferred. Among the records released in 2021 are 12 records missing from this batch, all of which are redacted. Federal agencies are required to transfer records unredacted, so these are likely in a separate set being transferred.

Agencies had been in discussion with NARA to determine what could be withheld from public release and it is unclear if those talks are ongoing. Just because a record isn’t in the first batch of releases does not mean it will ultimately be withheld. Even if some are initially withheld from public release, they will soon be a part of a centralized collection of records that Congress and potentially FOIAs can work on releasing.

Unfortunately, these files and future releases are now stuck in limbo due to the government shutdown. It’s clear that the NSA records were lined up to be updated in NARA’s online catalog. And, the recent response to my Air Force FOIA suggested that we may have seen their records soon too. However, on October 1st, the U.S. government shut down, halting operations at the National Archives.

Visiting their website, you are greeted with the message:

“Due to the shutdown of the federal government, National Archives facilities are closed, websites and social media are not being updated or monitored, and activities are canceled, with the following exceptions, which remain open and operational (barring holiday closures): Federal Records Centers(including the National Personnel Records Center), Federal Register, the museums only for the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum (open through 10/15/25, and may be extended), the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum, and the privately run George W. Bush Museum. The Research Rooms and administrative offices for the aforementioned Libraries will be closed during the entire shutdown of the federal government.”

At this time, progress on the UAP record transfers and my efforts to document them are stalled. Records have likely been transferred by federal agencies, as the shutdown occurred after the due date. Though, it is now unclear when they’ll be accessible to the public.