JAR Magazine - No 3 edited - Qtr 4 2007

Magazine Overview

Title: JAR (Journal of Abduction-Encounter Research)
Issue: 3
Volume: Fourth Quarter 2007
Publisher: JAR Board of Editors
Country: USA
Price: $20/yr

This issue of JAR, the Journal of Abduction-Encounter Research, arrives with a thank you to subscribers and an invitation to visit their website. The editorial stance emphasizes that the UFO community is on its own in facing the phenomenon, as governments, scientists, and religious leaders are largely ignorant or unhelpful. The publication positions itself as a crucial source of information and a record of history created by ordinary citizens.

Main Cover Story: The UFO Community's Role

The lead editorial, attributed to "the Editors," highlights the self-reliance of the UFO community. It asserts that this community has chronicled the 60-year history of the UFO age, revealing critical information such as anti-gravity propulsion, abductions, milabs, implants, and alien structures on the Moon and Mars. The editorial argues that this knowledge has been gathered and disseminated by ordinary citizens, not by official institutions. It frames the UFO community's work as a vital service to humanity, preparing people for a future "disclosure" that will require absorbing vast amounts of information and realization in a short period.

Contents this Issue

The issue features several articles and reviews:

• Book Review: 'I Forgot What I Wasn't Supposed to Remember' by John S. Carpenter, MSW, LCSW. This review discusses a book that offers an expanded view of the alien abduction phenomenon, praising its honest and candid effort to objectively comprehend confusing experiences. The reviewer notes the author's skepticism and thorough self-examination, suggesting the author is not delusional but a seeker of truth.
• 'Don't apply for a job at the CIA—You might be interviewed by an alien' by Elaine Douglass, MS. This article recounts the experience of Kevin Marks, who in 1985 was interviewed for a CIA job and given a lie detector test by a non-human female. The author, a UFO researcher, explores the possibility of government programs involving aliens or hybrids and the cynical use of abductees.
• 'The power of hypnotic recall: A skeptic is converted' by Bill Konkolesky. This piece details the author's personal experience as a skeptic who was converted to the power of hypnotic recall after investigating his own childhood memories of a strange encounter at age two.
• 'Looking for professional help to recover memory, provide counseling, or find a support group to help integrate the abduction experience and get over the trauma? Call OPUS!' This section introduces the Organization for Paranormal Understanding and Support (OPUS), a non-profit organization expanding its mental health provider network nationwide to assist abductees and experiencers. It highlights a new partnership between OPUS and MUFON.
• 'Aliens, music and me' by AJ. This article explores the connection between aliens and music, featuring musician and abductee Katharina Wilson. It discusses how aliens have used music to communicate and shares personal encounters where music played a role. The author also touches upon the theme of aliens using music for various purposes, as detailed in her book.

Letter to the Editor

Wiz Kininigin from Northern Colombia, SA, writes a letter reflecting on the JAR e-zine. Kininigin, who identifies as a survivor of Milab operations and various alien encounters, offers a critical perspective on some articles. While acknowledging the value of JAR, Kininigin cautions against oversimplification and polarization, particularly regarding negative encounters. The letter discusses the prevalence of Grey alien content and critiques Richard Boylan's pamphlet. Kininigin also shares personal experiences and reflections on the spiritual dimension of encounters, the nature of consciousness, and the societal challenges that hinder human consciousness expansion. The letter concludes with praise for JAR as a "crucial and noble anthology of transpersonal knowledge."

Board of Editors

The issue lists the JAR Board of Editors: John Carpenter (MSW, LCSW), Elaine Douglass (MS), Barbara Lamb (MS, MFT, CHT), Manuel Lamiroy (Lic.Juris, Bac.Ph.), and Associate Editor Rosemary Ellen Guiley (PhD). An announcement for an Editorial Board vacancy is also included.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the UFO abduction-encounter phenomenon, the role of ordinary citizens in researching and documenting these events, and the potential involvement of governmental agencies. The editorial stance is one of self-reliance for the UFO community, advocating for independent research and information dissemination. There is a strong emphasis on personal experiences, the challenges of memory recall (especially through hypnosis), and the need for support systems for those affected by these encounters. The issue also touches upon the complexity of alien beings and their motivations, and the idea that interdimensionality and understanding it might be key to comprehending the alien presence.

This issue of JAR (Journal of Abduction-Encounter Research) focuses on the intersection of abduction experiences, government intelligence agencies, and the search for understanding these phenomena. The primary narrative follows Kevin Marks, an abductee, as he recounts his experiences, including his time at United States International University (USIU), his interactions with the CIA, and his abduction memories. The issue also features accounts from other abductees, Delphina and Jim Sparks, and discusses a purported government briefing concerning UFO surveillance.

Kevin Marks's Experiences at USIU and with the CIA

The article details Kevin Marks's unconventional path to college, facilitated by a family friend, which led him to USIU. He describes USIU as a private and discreet institution with a significant presence of government employees, military personnel, and children of foreign officials. He notes the presence of interesting faculty, including Viktor Frankl and a former CIA operative. Kevin's own experiences at USIU, though not explicitly detailed as traumatic at the time, are framed within the context of potential surveillance.

Kevin's subsequent interactions with the CIA are a central theme. He applied to the CIA multiple times, undergoing interviews and tests. He recounts a particularly unsettling second interview where he felt the interviewer was aware of his previous application and that the process was designed to assess his truthfulness and potentially his susceptibility to government monitoring. He describes a lengthy, multi-day interview process involving extensive background checks and examinations, including a lie detector test.

Abduction Memories and Dreams

Kevin describes experiencing abduction dreams and memories from his college days. He recalls a recurring dream of a faceless figure in a hood and gown beckoning him into space, and a sense of being chosen or singled out. He also recounts a bizarre incident where he felt he had walked out of his dorm and was alone on campus late at night, questioning why he was different.

Delphina's Encounter with an Intelligence Officer

Delphina, another abductee, shares her experience from the mid-1980s when she met an intelligence officer named Bob. While on a night out in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., her friends left, and Bob approached her, identifying himself as being with 'intelligence.' He took her on a tour of the city, driving in circles to disorient her, and cautioned her not to tell anyone about their meeting, implying that no one would believe her. Delphina's encounter highlights the government's potential interest in abductees and the methods used to gather information or perhaps monitor individuals.

Jim Sparks's Theories on Abductee Identification

Jim Sparks, an abductee, offers his perspective on how the US government might identify abductees. He posits that aliens leave behind a 'special traceable signature or residue' detectable by 'appropriate monitoring devices.' He believes this is how covert agencies monitor alien activity, suggesting that phenomena like flickering streetlights and malfunctioning electronic equipment around abductees are indicators of this residue.

Purported Reagan Briefing and Government Surveillance

The issue also references a purported transcript of a 1981 UFO briefing given to President Ronald Reagan by the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This briefing allegedly confirmed a policy of US surveillance, capture, and interrogation of abductees, involving a military intelligence unit assisted by the FBI, NSA, and CIA. The article notes the semi-coherent nature of such 'deep black' information leaks, questioning the details and consistency of the claims.

The CIA's Presence on College Campuses

The article touches upon the CIA's alleged operations on US college campuses, a practice disclosed in the mid-1970s. The modus operandi is described as professors secretly working with the Agency to recruit foreign students as assets. The author confirms this activity from personal experience during graduate school.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of JAR consistently explores the theme of government interest and potential involvement in UFO and abduction phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting accounts from individuals who believe they have been abducted or have had encounters with intelligence agencies. The magazine aims to publish cogently argued points of view concerning the nature and activities of UFO intelligences and their impact on the human race, encouraging members of the UFO community to contribute.

The recurring themes include government surveillance, the psychological impact of abduction experiences, the difficulty of obtaining verifiable information, and the potential for covert operations related to UFO phenomena. The magazine encourages critical thinking while providing a platform for personal testimonies and theories within the UFO research community.

This issue of JAR (Journal of Abduction-Encounter Research) focuses on personal accounts of alien encounters, the phenomenon of hypnotic recall, and the surprising connections between music and UFO experiences. It also highlights the efforts of the organization OPUS in providing support for abductees and calls for contributions from the UFO community.

Personal Abduction Experiences and Hypnotic Recall

The issue features a continuation of a personal narrative (Wilson, continued from page 7) detailing experiences with alien beings, particularly hybrid types. The narrator recounts a hypnotic recall session that brought up vivid memories, including a warning to change her lifestyle. She describes encounters with hybrid beings, including two males and a female, who conveyed a message about her isolation and the need for change. Another account details an encounter with a large gray spiral-shaped object and female Greys, one of whom provided telepathic comfort and a message of hope.

The narrator also shares an experience involving humans, hybrids, and a blonde being, where she was told her body could produce the 'equivalent of gold' for them. Missing time incidents are also described, linked to specific songs like 'Friends with the Moon' and 'Moonglow,' which the narrator associates with alien presence.

Music and Alien Encounters

A significant portion of the magazine explores the potential influence of alien encounters on musicians and their work. The author posits that artists like Kate Bush, Stevie Nicks, and Neil Young may have drawn inspiration from their own experiences or those of abductees. Kate Bush's song 'The Man with the Child in His Eyes' is interpreted as potentially being about a hybrid being. Stevie Nicks' songs 'Welcome to the Room...Sara' and 'When I See You Again' are analyzed for lyrics suggesting familiarity with alien craft and interaction with Greys. Neil Young's song 'After the Gold Rush' is presented as a possible early reference to alien contact and a future transitional event involving 'chosen ones' and hybrids, predating the popularization of these themes.

OPUS: Support for Abductees

The magazine details the work of OPUS (On-line OPUS support group), an organization dedicated to assisting abductees. OPUS fosters a two-year-old online support group with approximately 40 participants, including international members. Participation is by invitation after a conversation with Steiner or Velez, ensuring confidentiality and a safe space. OPUS also actively seeks to establish local, non-therapeutic support groups across the country. The organization maintains a list of 100 individuals ready to help abductees, including medical doctors, psychologists, hypnotherapists, social workers, and lay helpers who are non-judgmental and grounded.

OPUS employs a vetting process for its referral list, including questionnaires and in-depth reviews of individuals' experience and qualifications. While OPUS itself does not charge for services or referrals, the professionals on its list may charge for ongoing private sessions, with OPUS encouraging therapists to work on a 'sliding scale.' The organization's income is solely through donations.

The OPUS Board of Directors is listed, including President June Steiner, VP and founder Lester Velez, educational director Bufo Calvin, MD and founder Eugene Lipson, counsel Mark Commerford, producer Victoria Jack, certified hypnotherapist Yvonne Smith, author and investigator Farah Yurdozu, MUFON state director Ruben Uriarte, and MD Michael Buchele.

Call for Writers

JAR's Board of Editors invites members of the UFO community to submit articles for the magazine. JAR aims to publish well-argued viewpoints on the nature and activities of UFO intelligences and their impact on the human race. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact any JAR board editor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around personal experiences with alleged alien encounters, the psychological impact of these events, and the search for understanding and support. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded stance towards UFO phenomena, presenting various accounts and interpretations without explicit skepticism. There is a clear emphasis on the importance of community and support for individuals who have experienced abductions. The editorial stance encourages open discussion and contribution from the UFO community, aiming to explore the multifaceted nature of alien intelligence and its influence on humanity. The connection between music and potential alien communication or influence is a unique angle explored, suggesting that artistic expression can sometimes reflect or be influenced by these experiences.