---- ## Basic Information - **Name**: Alex Dietrich - **Aliases**: N/A - **Date of Birth**: [Not publicly available] - **Nationality**: American - **Occupation**: Former U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot, Professor ## Background - **Biography**: Commander Alex Dietrich is a former F/A-18F pilot who was directly involved in the 2004 [[📜 USS Nimitz Incident]]. She was one of the primary witnesses to the now-famous "Tic Tac" UAP encounter, flying as wingman to Commander [[👤 David Fravor]] during the incident. After her military service, she became a professor at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs. - **Education**: - U.S. Naval Academy Graduate - Master's Degree in National Security Studies - **Employment History**: - U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot (1998-2018) - VFA-41 Black Aces Squadron - Professor at George Washington University - Defense Industry Consultant ## Online Presence ### Social Media - **Twitter**: [@DietrichVFA41](https://twitter.com/DietrichVFA41) - **LinkedIn**: [Alex Dietrich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-dietrich/) ### Media Appearances - [[🎬 60 Minutes UAP Segment - 2021]] - Multiple news network interviews - Congressional UAP hearings participant ## Contact Information - **Professional Contact**: Through George Washington University - **Speaking Engagements**: Through professional website ## Notable Events ### USS Nimitz Incident (2004) - Secondary witness to the [[📜 USS Nimitz Incident]] - Flew as wingman to Commander [[👤 David Fravor]] - Provided official testimony to military investigators - One of four primary pilot witnesses to the event ## Key Statements 1. On the 2004 encounter: > "What we saw in 2004 was technology that outstrips our arsenal by at least 100 to 1000 years." 2. On maintaining objectivity: > "I don't like to get into what it was. I like to stick to the story and stick to what we saw." 3. On public discourse: > "I'm glad that we're having the conversation, but I hope we can have the conversation in a professional way." ## Notes - Highly credible military witness - Maintains conservative approach to UAP discussion - Emphasizes importance of scientific investigation - Advocates for removal of UAP stigma in military reporting - Supports improved data collection and analysis - Focuses on flight safety implications - Provides consistent testimony matching other witnesses - Respected voice in academic and military circles ## Related Research and Topics - [[📜 USS Nimitz Incident]] - [[🔭 UAP Phenomenon]] - [[🎬 FLIR1 Video]] ## Significant Contributions 1. **UAP Documentation**: - Provided firsthand testimony of [[📜 USS Nimitz Incident]] - Contributed to official military investigations - Participated in congressional briefings 2. **Public Education**: - Academic lectures on UAP incidents - Media appearances to discuss military encounters - Advocacy for improved aviation safety protocols 3. **Professional Impact**: - Helped reduce stigma around military UAP reporting - Contributed to improved incident documentation procedures - Influences policy through academic work