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AJ - CIA Operative Breaks Silence on Directed Energy Weapons and Havana Syndrome | SRS #283

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AJ is a former senior CIA operations officer and twice-selected Chief of Station who served across the full spectrum of clandestine operations, including warzones, denied areas, and austere overseas postings. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate with a B.S. in Physics and a former Marine combat arms officer, AJ spent his career leading high-risk missions in defense of U.S. national security. In 2021, while serving in Southeast Asia, AJ experienced what he describes as a directed energy attack associated with reported Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs). He recounts an acute neurological event followed by lasting cognitive, physical, and autonomic symptoms. Subsequent medical evaluations documented biomarkers consistent with brain injury and confirmed dysautonomia, among other measurable abnormalities. Drawing on historical research into directed energy programs and Cold War-era microwave investigations, AJ has spoken publicly about the broader national security implications of emerging non-kinetic weapons. Following his medical retirement, he became an advocate for transparency, proper medical protocols, and full implementation of the Havana Act, engaging with congressional oversight bodies and senior national security officials to push for accountability and care for affected personnel. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow #news #intelligence #didyouknow Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Ready to upgrade your eyewear? Check them out at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/srs ! #hexcladpartner If you’re serious about selling to the Department of War, go to https://SBIRAdvisors.com and mention Shawn Ryan for your first month free. Live better longer with BUBS Naturals. Get 20% OFF on collagen, MCT creamers, and more with code SHAWN at https://bubsnaturals.com/srs 00:00 Meet AJ the CIA Operative 13:02 Directed Energy Primer & Moscow Signal 27:07 Havana Syndrome to Modern Doctrine 31:39 Government Hesitation 42:39 AJ Background & Overseas Posting 54:52 Acute Cognitive & Physical Symptoms 01:05:58 Radiation Evidence & Other Victims 01:13:13 Processing Barriers & Precision Beam Theory 01:25:57 Post-Medevac Crash & Neuro Testing 01:34:31 Brain Findings & Confirmed Deficits 01:43:04 Cognitive & Emotional Breakdown 01:57:23 Reality Distortion & Retina Clues 02:10:59 Treatment Attempts & VA Barriers 02:20:49 Dysautonomia & Russian Research 02:24:21 Betrayal After Medevac 02:27:26 Nerve Agent Test & Cover-Up Warning 02:37:15 Ultimatum & Benefits Denied 03:01:08 Retirement Pressure & Preexisting Claims 03:12:54 Intelligence Community Trust Crisis 03:18:25 New Evidence & Device Theory 03:27:19 NSC Suppression & Oversight Shift 03:46:31 Faith Through Trials 03:54:32 Prayer & Closing

Top Comments (10)

@Merlins_Eye 2026-02-27

“When you have nothing, give thanks”. Biggest take away. I wish him and all the others affected the best.

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@geoffreygearhart107 2026-02-26

Thank you AJ for being willing to give your time to share with us, prayers for your well being brother 🙏

647 1 replies
@eEverydayAlchemy 2026-02-27

At 2 hours and 6 minutes in, something shifted for me. After hearing this man’s story, I’ll never complain about trivial things again — not even something as small as a bad haircut. This interview put life into sharp perspective. What he has endured, and the strength he shows in sharing it, is deeply moving. My heart genuinely goes out to him. I’m sending him love, strength, and healing. This conversation truly touched me.

593 24 replies
@lmtdana 2026-03-16

Its hurts to hear that men who serve the countries and give their lives for the big government who doesn't value them

131 12 replies
@johnk86730 2026-02-27

Wild. I met AJ in a few spots around the world. He's as smart, dedicated, and hyper-competent (certainly not a universal attribute in the USG) as this interview portrays. I'm sorry to hear this happened to him, both on a human level but also because our country lost a committed public servant and officer in the field. The mistreatment and marginalization of AHI victims has been shameful to witness. I routinely overheard insults directed toward them that were cruel and dehumanizing. I'm glad Shawn gave AJ a platform to share his story. It needs to be heard.

394 16 replies
@Bradley-geary 2026-02-26

I've been hoping this one would line up. Thank you, Shawn, for giving AJ a voice. His story is an important one.

561 15 replies
@tulindjemal4571 2026-04-06

Thank you Shawn for your platform allowing AJ’s truth to shine through the bs

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@cordarcy6452 2026-03-11

He is poised, handsome, articulate. Another wonderful guest that makes me wonder what happens to people in politics to make them so heartless

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@joemayfield4065 2026-02-27

27 years old struggling with depression and suicidal ideation AJ people like you give me hope and strength I give thanks to you and your mission you matter

294 25 replies
@McCullough777 2026-02-27

This makes me so angry at how my government treated this man.

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