Latest "Storm Area 51" stories

DoD apologizes for tweet suggesting millennials would be bombed if they stormed Area 51

The Defense Department was forced to issue an apology Saturday after a tweet was sent out the day before suggesting the military would not hesitate to bomb millenials attempting to raid Area 51.

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider

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‘Storm Area 51’ festival wraps up in Nevada; Earthlings head home

The festivals are over and Earthlings from around the globe headed home Sunday after a weekend camping and partying in the dusty Nevada desert and trekking to remote gates of Area 51, a formerly top-secret U.S. military base long the focus of UFO and space alien lore.

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About 75 people gather at Area 51 gate, 2 people detained

Storm Area 51 participants wanted to "see them aliens." They will be leaving disappointed.

4 years ago

Stage set in Nevada as Earthlings arrive for ‘Storm Area 51’ events

The stage was set Thursday for music and other space-themed entertainment as Earthlings descended on the Nevada desert for events inspired by an internet hoax known as “Storm Area 51.”

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Air Force brass says, ‘Don’t storm Area 51,’ but plays coy when asked if aliens are there

A surprisingly large cross-section of the government has rolled into action over the "Storm Area 51" internet meme.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Dutchmen arrested for trespassing near Area 51 with drone & camera equipment, because ... aliens

Though, the location is off, the alien-enthused festival still lives.

4 years ago