Government2023

Sean Kirkpatrick steps down as AARO director

Name: Sean Kirkpatrick steps down as AARO director
Start: 2023-12
Location: The Pentagon

When: Dec 2023
Where: The Pentagon
Sources: 2 public sources

AARO's first director, Sean Kirkpatrick, testifying in April 2023 Defense.gov, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

AARO's first director, Sean Kirkpatrick, left the office in December 2023, as announced by the Pentagon in November. Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks credited his team with investigating over 800 cases; new deputy Tim Phillips led the office in an acting role.

Sources

PressDoD's UAP Lead Stepping Down; new Deputy Named (opens in a new tab)MeriTalk / 2023-11-10
PressPentagon Confirms Retirement of AARO Director Sean Kirkpatrick, as New Deputy Director is Named (opens in a new tab)The Debrief / 2023-11-08

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