A former participant in a secret U.S. government psychic program is once again drawing attention to one of the strangest chapters in intelligence history—and raising questions that go far beyond alleged alien bases.
According to a recent Daily Mail report, former Army remote viewer Lyn Buchanan claims he identified several underground extraterrestrial installations around the world while serving in the government’s Cold War-era psychic spying program. Buchanan alleged that one base exists beneath Mount Hayes in Alaska, another under Mount Ziel in Australia and a third beneath Mount Nyangani in Zimbabwe. He described the locations as centers for observation, transportation and even UFO repair.
Buchanan’s claims stem from his involvement in the military’s remote-viewing program, a controversial initiative that sought to determine whether individuals could gather intelligence through extrasensory perception. The program eventually became part of Project Stargate, a government-funded effort that investigated psychic phenomena for potential military and intelligence applications.
While stories about aliens often capture public imagination, the more significant issue may be what these claims reveal about humanity’s ongoing fascination with supernatural knowledge apart from God.
According to historical records, the U.S. government invested millions of dollars over several decades studying remote viewing and psychic intelligence gathering. However, a CIA review conducted in the 1990s concluded the program failed to produce reliable intelligence results and was ultimately discontinued.
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From a biblical perspective, the pursuit of supernatural information through psychics, mediums and occult practices is not merely unwise—it is explicitly forbidden. Scripture repeatedly warns God’s people against seeking hidden knowledge through spiritual sources outside of Him.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12 states that there should be no one among God’s people who practices divination, sorcery, interprets omens or consults the dead. Leviticus 19:31 similarly warns, “Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them.”
The Bible presents a clear distinction between divine revelation and occult practices. While God speaks through His Word, the Holy Spirit and legitimate prophetic gifts, Scripture warns that other spiritual influences
More than anything, this story serves as a sobering reminder that even powerful institutions, such as the United States government, have explored spiritual avenues that Scripture warns against. What began as an intelligence experiment led government officials to investigate psychics and remote viewers in hopes of gaining secret knowledge.
That reality points to a deeper concern. The greatest danger may not be hidden alien bases beneath remote mountains. It may be humanity’s continued desire to access forbidden knowledge while bypassing God’s truth.
Throughout Scripture, darkness often operates in secrecy, promising enlightenment while leading people away from the Lord. As fascination with UFOs, paranormal phenomena and psychic abilities continues to grow, Christians are called to exercise discernment and test every spiritual claim against the Word of God.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the newly released book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
