Navy Medic Abducted by 15-Foot-Tall Praying Mantis Aliens: The Kevin Kammann Story

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Preston Dennett
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September 19, 2026
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Tier 1 — First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Kevin Kammann, Jeff Reich

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10

Kevin Kammann

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE4

Jeff Reich

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE4

The Encounter

Kevin Camman, a Navy medic, had a significant encounter with extraterrestrials while stationed on the USS San Bernardino in June 1982. His friend Jeff revealed he had been in contact with aliens since childhood. Skeptical at first, Kevin was shocked when Jeff accurately described details of his childhood home. After asking to meet the aliens, Kevin saw a massive, colorful UFO hovering near the ship. Suddenly, he found himself aboard the craft, where he experienced telepathic communication with the beings. They showed him his hometown, his parents, and even took him back in time. Kevin learned about their observations of humanity and witnessed future disasters, including his own death in a motorcycle accident. This encounter left him amazed and questioning the nature of reality.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The video recounts the extraordinary experience of Kevin Cammon, who claims to have been abducted by 15-foot tall praying mantis extraterrestrials. Throughout his encounter, he describes various interactions, including time travel and visions of future disasters.

Primary Revelation

Kevin Cammon's encounter with praying mantis extraterrestrials involved detailed telepathic communication and predictions about the future.

K
Kevin Cammon
witnesspro disclosure
Navy
✦ Military service as a medic✦ Detailed descriptions of experiences✦ Witnessed corroborating events✦ Reported physical evidence (scar)✦ Publicly shared experiences

“I do know this. Be careful what you ask for because you just might get it right.”

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Jeff Reich
witnessunknown
Navy

“I've been in contact with aliens since I was 8 years old. I've been on board quite a few times.”

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Abduction by 15-foot-tall praying mantis aliens

Kevin Kammann · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1982-06-01Year: 1982

USS San Bernardino

military base
Military Witness
Branchnavy
BaseCamp Pendleton
Dutymedic
2 witnesses mentionedJeff Reich
Reported to authorities

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE4Duration: 45_minutes1 entity — mantis
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 17/21commentary
◎Detail & Specificity
3/3
≡Corroboration
2/3
↑Physical Evidence
2/3
◇Unpredictability
3/3
◉Perceptual Clarity
3/3
◷Timely Reporting
2/3
★Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents a detailed narrative of Kevin Cammon's alleged encounter with praying mantis extraterrestrials, including specific descriptions and interactions. However, the evidence relies heavily on a single witness's testimony without corroboration from other sources or physical evidence, limiting its overall strength.

initial contactminutes

Kevin's friend Jeff reveals his lifelong contact with extraterrestrials, sparking Kevin's skepticism and curiosity.

“I've been in contact with aliens since I was 8 years old. I've been on board quite a few times.”

preparation for encounterdays

After some days of conversation, Jeff tells Kevin that the extraterrestrials are willing to take him for a ride.

“Well, I talked to them and they said that they'll be more than happy to take you for a little ride.”

experience onboard the craftminutes

Kevin finds himself aboard the UFO, experiencing a series of astonishing events, including time travel and telepathic communication.

“I'm in two places at once.”

Interaction with Extraterrestrialsminutes

Kevin engages in a telepathic conversation with the extraterrestrials, learning about their origins and observing future events.

“We have been here a long time. Our objective is only to observe.”

return to realityunknown

Kevin regains consciousness in his bed, confused and traumatized by the experience.

“What just happened? Hadn't he just been on board a UFO? Could it have been a dream?”

long-term effectsyears

Kevin struggles with the memory of the encounter, facing ridicule and trauma while trying to share his story.

“I feel that I am closer to God now because of this.”

noeticextraordinary
9/10

Received information about the future and their species

visualextraordinary
10/10

Saw a massive, colorful UFO and later the interior of the craft

tactile
7/10

Felt fear and hyperventilation when confronted by the entities

auditoryextraordinary
8/10

Heard telepathic voices communicating in perfect English

proprioceptive
8/10

Felt trapped and at the mercy of the entities

○
mantis(few)
90%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationtelepathyInteractionconsensual contactHeight15_ft

Appearance: 15 feet tall, milky white skin, large black eyes

Message: They are here to observe and not interfere.

“We have been here a long time. Our objective is only to observe.”

Shapeunknown
Sizesix city blocks
Colorglittering with all kinds of colors
Luminosityself luminous
Soundsilent
Movementhovering
Five Observables (3/5)
✓ positive lift✓ low observability✗ hypersonic velocity✓ trans medium travel✗ instantaneous acceleration

A massive, colorful UFO that hovered silently next to the Navy ship, glowing with bright colors.

What makes this encounter unique

Kevin's encounter involved a unique interaction with praying mantis-type extraterrestrials, including time travel and telepathic communication, which profoundly impacted his life.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony
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Contact with aliens since childhood

Jeff Reich · Interview

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1982-06-01Year: 1982

USS San Bernardino LST 1189

Military Witness
Branchnavy
RankCorman
BaseCamp Pendleton
Dutymedic
2 witnesses mentionedJeff Reich

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE4Duration: approximately_45_minutes1 entity — mantis
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21commentary
◎Detail & Specificity
2/3
≡Corroboration
1/3
↑Physical Evidence
1/3
◇Unpredictability
2/3
◉Perceptual Clarity
2/3
◷Timely Reporting
2/3
★Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents a detailed narrative of Kevin Cammon's alleged encounter with extraterrestrials, but lacks corroboration and credible witness context. The details, while vivid, are largely anecdotal and unverifiable, leading to a low evidential strength score.

initial revelationminutes

Kevin's friend Jeff reveals his long-term contact with extraterrestrials, sparking Kevin's skepticism and curiosity.

“I've been in contact with aliens since I was 8 years old. I've been on board quite a few times.”

invitation to encounterdays

Jeff tells Kevin that the extraterrestrials are willing to take him for a ride, leading to Kevin's mixed feelings of disbelief and anticipation.

“Well, I talked to them and they said that they'll be more than happy to take you for a little ride.”

onboard experienceminutes

Kevin finds himself aboard the UFO, experiencing a transparent environment and telepathic communication with the extraterrestrials.

“I'm in two places at once.”

Interaction with Extraterrestrialsminutes

Kevin engages in a telepathic dialogue with the extraterrestrials, learning about their origins and observing future events.

“We have been here a long time. Our objective is only to observe.”

return to shipunknown

Kevin regains consciousness back on the Navy ship, confused and traumatized by the experience.

“What just happened? Hadn't he just been on board a UFO? Could it have been a dream?”

long-term impactyears

Kevin struggles with the memory of the encounter, facing ridicule and fear while trying to comprehend the experience.

“I do know this. Be careful what you ask for because you just might get it.”

noeticextraordinary
9/10

Received telepathic knowledge about the extraterrestrials and future events

visualextraordinary
9/10

Witnessed a large, colorful craft and transparent walls inside the UFO

tactile
5/10

Pinched himself to confirm reality

auditoryextraordinary
8/10

Telepathic communication with the extraterrestrials

proprioceptive
7/10

felt fear and hyperventilation

○
mantis(few)
90%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationtelepathyInteractionconsensual contactHeight15_ft

Appearance: 15 feet tall, milky white skin, large black eyes

Message: They are here to observe and not interfere.

“We have been here a long time. Our objective is only to observe.”

Shapeunknown
Sizesix city blocks
Colorglittering with all kinds of colors
Luminosityself luminous
Soundsilent
Five Observables (2/5)
✓ positive lift✓ low observability✗ hypersonic velocity✗ trans medium travel✗ instantaneous acceleration

An enormous, beautiful object hovering alongside the ship, glittering with colors like a diamond.

What makes this encounter unique

Kevin's encounter involved a unique interaction with praying mantis-type extraterrestrials, showcasing time travel and telepathic communication, which is less commonly reported in UAP experiences.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10
1

Kevin Kammann

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE4
2

Jeff Reich

Interview

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE4