FBI Photo B009

FBI Photo B009 is a single-page PDF released on May 8, 2026, under the PURSUE Release 01 program. Dated to late 2025, it was submitted by the FBI to AARO and consists of one still monochrome image captured by a U.S. military system over the western United States. The image shows a grainy scene with a central crosshair reticle and a small, dark, circular object positioned slightly below and left of center, with an indistinct mountain range visible in the background. The operator was unable to positively identify the object. The timestamp embedded in the image reads 12/31/99 18:10:26, which is acknowledged to be incorrect due to the system clock not being properly set.

The record is notable for what it lacks: no accompanying mission report was provided, and the original imagery was redacted before submission to AARO, limiting analytical utility. The erroneous date further complicates independent verification or timeline reconstruction. The submission represents a minimal data package — a single altered image with no sensor metadata, no operator identity, and no investigative conclusion — consistent with other sparse early-stage UAP reporting submissions in the broader AARO record.