The USS Theodore Roosevelt encounters describe a roughly two-year period of near-daily UAP activity reported by U.S. Navy aviators training off the East Coast, providing the operational context for the Gimbal and Go Fast videos.
What were the Roosevelt encounters?
Beginning around 2014, F/A-18 Super Hornet pilots from the USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group reported objects appearing in restricted training airspace virtually every day. The objects had no visible engines or exhaust, could remain stationary in high winds, and demonstrated extreme acceleration. Lt. Ryan Graves became the most public witness.
Were the encounters dangerous?
Yes. Pilots reported near-collisions, including one aviator who passed within feet of a dark cube inside a translucent sphere. These safety incidents prompted formal hazard reports and the Navy's later decision to create a standardized UAP reporting process.
How do these encounters connect to the Pentagon videos?
The Gimbal and Go Fast videos were captured during this period, and the encounters were detailed in 2019 New York Times reporting and the 2023 House Oversight hearing.
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