This report summarizes a Newsmax interview with Robert Salas, a former U.S. Air Force Missile Officer, concerning an alleged incident involving unidentified flying objects and nuclear weapons systems. Salas recounts an event that occurred in March of 1967 while he was stationed at a Montana Air Force base. He claims that UFOs were observed near the base and, simultaneously, multiple nuclear missiles experienced malfunctions rendering them temporarily inoperable. Salas specifically states that the missiles were disarmed, and that this event was not isolated, with similar occurrences allegedly happening at other bases around the same time.
Salas details that he and other personnel witnessed the unidentified objects, describing them as illuminated, disc-shaped craft. Following the incident, Salas alleges a cover-up occurred and that he was warned against discussing the event publicly. He has since been attempting to bring this information to light, recently appearing before members of Congress on Capitol Hill to share his testimony. He notes that approximately 60 years have passed since the original event, and he feels it is crucial for the information to be made public.
The interview highlights Salas’s frustration with the lack of official investigation into these incidents and his belief that the U.S. government is withholding information regarding UFOs, particularly concerning their potential interaction with nuclear facilities. He expresses concern that these events pose a serious national security risk. The program, “Finnerty” on Newsmax, served as a platform for Salas to present his account and advocate for greater transparency.
Newsmax is identified as an independent news network with a conservative perspective, available in over 100 million U.S. homes. The network provides links to its various platforms, including television, on-demand streaming, podcasts, and social media channels. The incident described by Salas reportedly occurred on March 24th, 1967, though the interview primarily references the broader timeframe of “March of 1967.” The Arrow program is also briefly mentioned in connection with Salas’s testimony.