Alan E. Diehl

Alan E. Diehl, PhD, is a former US government investigator, whistleblower and acclaimed author whose views are often sought by the media and officials. He studied history at the USAF Academy, but after surviving a plane crash he became an engineer and a psychologist. His career involved important projects for the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration, the Pentagon and State Department for which he received number awards.

In 1970 the author was a pilot and design engineer at the Cessna Aircraft Corporation. He later earned a doctorate and became a research psychologist for various government organizations including: the US Navy and Air Force, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Federal Aviation Administration. While employed by these government organizations Dr. Diehl received highly classified assignments and numerous awards for his work.

He also served as a consultant to various academic institutions, legal, public interest, and congressional organizations, as well as foreign governments. On occasion, when the White House demanded accurate information on mysterious occurrences, Dr. Diehl was assigned to investigate. His first non-fiction book Silent Knights: Blowing the Whistle on Military Accidents and Their Coverups was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Over the years he has made hundreds of media appearances discussing a wide range of topics, including government coverups, mysterious disappearances, psychology, aviation safety, and whistleblowing. These have included broadcasts such as FOX, News Sunday with Chris Wallace, CNN, State of the Union with Dana Bash, and BBC, Witness History with Rebecca Kesby. CBS 60 Minutes also occasionally contacted him on important stories. Other networks that have sought his opinions include ABC, Discovery Channel, NBC, PBS, Sirius XM, Yahoo, Vice News, etc. He has been interviewed by various print media organizations including, the Associated Press, Reuters, Time, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Military Times.