In this episode of the Shawn Ryan Show, a former CIA Chief of Station identified as AJ shares his experience with Havana Syndrome, describing the physical and cognitive effects of what he believes was a directed energy weapon attack. He discusses the historical development of microwave and electromagnetic weapons, including the "Moscow Signal" incidents and the "Frey Effect," as well as recent scientific findings about pulsed microwave energy.
The conversation explores AJ's account of how the intelligence community responded to Havana Syndrome cases, including alleged attempts to dismiss or minimize reports from affected personnel. AJ also details ongoing congressional investigations into the Intelligence Community's handling of these cases, led by Representative Rick Crawford, and discusses broader implications for government accountability and institutional trust.

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A senior intelligence professional, identified as AJ, shares his harrowing experience with Havana Syndrome. During an attack, AJ experienced a crushing sensation accompanied by a mechanical whirring sound, followed by severe disorientation and balance issues. The attack left him with lasting cognitive difficulties, including communication problems and an inability to process information effectively. AJ reports his cognitive function dropped to 70-75% of pre-attack levels, while his physical capability declined to 30-35%. Despite these challenges, AJ noticed improvements after receiving equiscope treatment, particularly in his ability to recognize faces and emotions.
Research into microwave and electromagnetic radiation as potential weapons dates back decades. AJ explains that historical incidents like the "Moscow Signal," where embassy personnel were affected by microwave bombardment, demonstrated the potential dangers of this technology. The "Frey Effect," discovered in the 1960s-70s, documented how microwaves could induce auditory and neurological impacts in humans. Declassified reports reveal that both Soviet and Chinese militaries have explored directed energy weapons targeting cognitive functions.
The National Academy of Sciences concluded in 2020 that pulsed microwave energy was the most likely cause of Havana Syndrome, despite some dismissive studies. Recent Pentagon DHS acquisitions of devices emitting pulsed RF energy further support the directed energy hypothesis.
AJ reveals a disturbing pattern of institutional betrayal within the intelligence community. He describes how the community attempted to deny and cover up Havana Syndrome cases, prioritizing institutional protection over personnel welfare. AJ was denied proper medical care and faced threats after filing complaints. The intelligence community's assessments repeatedly contradicted expert opinions, leading to what AJ describes as a significant erosion of trust in U.S. intelligence.
Representative Rick Crawford, as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, is leading congressional investigations into the Intelligence Community's handling of Havana Syndrome. Crawford's interim investigative report criticizes the Intelligence Community Assessment for lacking analytical integrity and obstructing investigation. AJ commends Crawford's bipartisan approach to addressing the issue and emphasizes the importance of transparency in restoring government integrity. The handling of Havana Syndrome has raised broader questions about U.S. institutions' ability to address threats effectively and maintain public trust.
1-Page Summary
A senior intelligence professional anonymously shares a letter outlining AJ's personal account as a victim of Havana Syndrome. This debilitating condition has left AJ with a range of symptoms, including crushing sensations, a whirring sound, disorientation, balance issues, cognitive and emotional impairment, and difficulty processing stimulation.
AJ's recount of waking up to the attack centers on a crushing sensation, which he likens to being at the bottom of a dog pile, and desiring to scream in order to breathe. Accompanying this was a sound sensation moving through his head, described as a mechanical slide whistle that started low and increased in pitch and intensity, culminating in a soft pop. After this experience, he felt a wave of overpressure through his body causing his muscles to tense, then relax as if he had been electrocuted.
Following the attack, AJ encountered severe cognitive difficulties, impacting his ability to communicate and process information. His condition forced him to shuffle when moving and rely on a friend for support, as he could not maintain balance on his own. After returning home, he sought refuge in a dark, quiet corner, unable to stand light or even sit upright.
Observers noted that at times, AJ could hold a conversation but would then collapse into a focused state, gazing at the floor, unable to process incoming stimulation or project his identity outwards. He felt he was continually struggling to understand information and reacted to it, suffering from motor skills deterioration and slower response times to repeated stimuli, akin to symptoms observed in Parkinson's patients.
The emotional and psychological toll on AJ is profound, including flattened affect and difficulty recognizing emotions. AJ struggled to process his reality and experienced emotional upheavals, irrational anger, and unfounded anxiety. His capability to regulate body temperature faltered, and he noticed a decline in his night vision.
AJ perceives his cognitive function to be diminished to about 70 to 75 percent of what it was pre-attack, with physical capability reduced t ...
Aj's Personal Experience as a Havana Syndrome Victim
Extensive research and declassified reports reveal a long-standing exploration of microwave and electromagnetic radiation as potential weapons. Instances like embassy bombardment and the enigmatic Havana Syndrome reflect concerns about directed energy's effects on humans.
AJ provides an overview of the historical research into microwave and electromagnetic radiation, citing projects with codenames "hello, goodbye and good night," that aimed to utilize these radiations for disruption, disabling, or even lethal effects. He discusses the development of technologies like the Active Denial System and L-RAD for crowd control, which used the thermal effects of microwaves.
Embassy personnel experienced the harmful effects of microwave bombardment, a fact that was historically documented and known as the Moscow Signal. AJ also mentions Project Bazaar, an experiment on monkeys, and Project Pandora, which studied the effects of non-thermal pulsed microwaves. These projects underscored the real potential of microwave radiation as a weapon.
The Frey Effect, discovered in the 1960s-70s, documented microwave-induced auditory and neurological impacts. Dr. Lynn's self-experimentation and soldiers' accounts during World War II further verified these effects. Declassified documents exposed U.S. awareness of Russian experiments to disrupt autonomic nervous system functions with microwave energy.
Declassified reports revealed that efforts to use microwave radiation to target the autonomic nervous system were well-understood since the 1970s. This included disturbing evidence of proposals to test microwave effects on unsuspecting humans. Russian and Chinese militaries have referred to their advancements as capabilities targeting cognitive functions, with the Russian military incorporating directed energy weapons into their doctrine, implying a long-standing international interest in this technology.
The Havana Syndrome phenomenon, first brought to public attention in 2016 when U.S. and Canadian diplomats experienced anomalous health incidents, is suspected to be caused by directed energy pulses.
In 2020, the National Academy of Sciences concluded that pulsed microwave energy was the most plausible cause of the health incidents known as Havana Syndrome.
Expert panels have continuously ...
The History and Science Behind Directed Energy Weapons
Discussions with AJ, an anonymous intelligence professional, reflect on the serious implications of Havana Syndrome—the injuries sustained by intelligence personnel from alleged directed energy attacks—and the subsequent treatment of these cases by the U.S. Intelligence Community.
A friend of AJ’s expressed anger about the lack of assistance from employers following AJ's injuries from his AHI attack, indicating a failure by the system. AJ himself has gone public, which he believes signals the necessity for the handling of these events to be corrected immediately. He describes feeling that the intelligence community places individual maneuvering and political advantage above the mission or personnel well-being. The ongoing cover-up of Havana Syndrome, as disclosed by AJ, evidences the intelligence community's preference for self-preservation over transparency and the welfare of victims.
AJ recounts instances of deceptive practices, like medical records and media influence, being employed to veil the true nature of Havana Syndrome. This obfuscation has gone so far as to impact personnel health care and retirement—as AJ was not only denied proper medical care but was also met with threats and harassing behaviors after lodging a formal complaint to the Inspector General regarding discrepancies in his treatment. This suggests a broader pattern of deception and cover-up within the institution.
AJ's discussion reveals a dismissive attitude toward the affected personnel, where crucial care was withheld, and victim claims were treated with skepticism. Specific instances include the delay in notifying AJ about his own medical conditions and a reluctance to set a precedent by interpreting laws to benefit those suffering from Havana Syndrome. AJ also details an unaccommodating response in light of his inability to fulfill his duty due to cognitive impairments; instead of offering support, he was provided with nonviable options and left without employment or medical aid.
AJ expresses that the intelligence community's assessments of Havana Syndrome regularly contradicted expert opinions, indicating a pattern of reputation protection over integrity. ...
Institutional Betrayal and Cover-Up by Intelligence Community
Representative Rick Crawford is at the forefront of challenging the Intelligence Community's handling of Anomalous Health Incidents, also known as Havana Syndrome, advocating for transparency, and accountability in overseeing the federal response.
Representative Rick Crawford acknowledges the service of individuals like AJ and is critical of the Intelligence Community's flawed handling of Havana Syndrome. Crawford, as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HIPSI), has published an interim investigative report stating that the Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) lacked analytical integrity and obstructed HIPSI’s investigation, highlighting the need for deeper investigation and transparent communication.
AJ commends Chairman Crawford’s focus on investigating Havana Syndrome, emphasizing his dedication to transparency and accountability. AJ notes Crawford's bipartisan approach behind closed doors to address the Havana Syndrome issue despite public political pressures.
AJ, one of the Havana Syndrome survivors, is pushing for better understanding and acceptance of Havana Syndrome, urging for truth and proper handling of the issue. AJ expresses the need for affected individuals to receive the care and recognition they deserve but implies that there is bureaucratic resistance as he had to network with colleagues and friends to receive any care or benefits. Efforts by oversight committees like Chairman Crawford’s are crucial in overcoming this resistance and securing proper care for patriots like AJ.
The handling of Havana Syndrome has begun to raise questions about the capability of US institutions to effectively address threats. AJ discusses the importance of transparency and the capability of intelligence services to address significant threats, identifying a profound need to get ahead of the issue to restore government integrity.
Political and Legal Battles Around Havana Syndrome
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