Dr. John Blitch, a Former Green Beret and Special Mission Unit Troop Commander, joins us for PART TWO of his interview on The Good Trouble Show with Matt Ford.
Dr. Blitch discusses in more detail lUAP / UFO whistleblower Jake Barber, who went public on a bombshell story by Ross Coulthart on News Nation, and explains the reasons behind the UFO coverup as well as a failure in leadership in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community that jeopardizes the safety of our veterans.
Dr. Blitch was featured on News Nation with Ross Coulthart and on his podcast Reality Check.
00:00 Introduction 00:47 Welcome to The Good Trouble Show 01:38 Dr. John Blitz Returns 04:27 Jake Barber's Experiences 08:18 Health Impacts on Veterans 12:45 Government Denial Tactics 19:02 Threats to Whistleblowers 25:40 Legacy Crash Retrieval Programs 32:00 Defense Contractors and Corruption 38:40 Ethical Concerns in UAP Engagement 46:00 Handling UAP Occupants 53:20 Journalist Intimidation 1:02:00 Public Readiness for UAP Disclosure 1:09:00 Preparing for the Future of Disclosure 1:17:00 Closing Remarks
John Blitch's military career is marked by distinguished service, innovation, and leadership in some of the most demanding and high-stakes environments. He began his career as a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He went on to serve in various leadership roles, including Missile Battery Commander, where he managed Pershing II operations, earning accolades for technical and operational excellence. As a Special Forces officer, he commanded multiple Operational Detachments Alpha (ODA) and specialized troops at Fort Devens and Fort Bragg, leading missions in counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and special operations.
While assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command, he developed and executed the first Capstone Requirements Document for unmanned systems, setting the stage for advanced Tactical Mobile Robot (TMR) deployments. His operational contributions included overseeing the world's first Special Operations Unmanned Systems Experiment and collaborating with the Marine Corps' Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) to integrate robots into WMD and pandemic mitigation efforts.
While at DARPA, he managed high-risk, multi-million-dollar research programs, pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics for tactical and operational applications. His groundbreaking work included leading NASA collaborations, such as the Haughton Mars Project, and deploying robots in denied and extreme environments. Notably, he directed the first combat deployment of tactical mobile robots in modern warfare during Operation Enduring Freedom.
His non-military career spans cognitive science, robotics, special operations, and emergency response. As a Special Forces Commander, DARPA leader, and founder of CRASAR and Blitz Solutions, he advanced unmanned systems and crisis response. He led the first combat deployment of tactical robots in Operation Enduring Freedom and pioneered neurophysiology research for human-robot teaming at the Air Force Research Laboratory. With advanced degrees in cognitive psychology and computer science, John has driven innovations in robotics for NASA, the Department of Defense, and others. Inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame, he remains a keynote speaker and advocate for unmanned systems ethics and trauma recovery.
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