Dan Sherman spent almost three years as an intuitive communicator while serving in the USAF. In ABOVE BLACK he tells of his training, things he learned from his alien contacts and the events that lead him to seek a discharge from the United States Air Force, at all costs.

By coming forward, he hopes his story will encourage other insiders to do likewise. Sherman says, "The information I have come forward with is important in the sense that someone has to start talking... someone from the inside. Preserve Destiny is only one of many alien projects that I suspect the US government, as well as other governments, are heavily involved with. In releasing to the public what I know, I have tried to take a stand against the keepers of the grey flame within the sacred halls of the NSA, CIA, USAF, NRO and other agencies. Hopefully this will open the door for other insiders to peer through and feel more comfortable stepping out into the light of day. If not, 'they' will continue to suppress the most fascinating aspects of our own existence... that others exist!"

Serving over 12 years in the United States Air Force, Dan Sherman has been recognized for heroism and has been decorated with the AF Commendation Medal and the AF Achievement Medal with two oakleaf clusters. He has also received the AF Outstanding Unit Award with three oakleaf clusters as well as being honored for service in the Persian Gulf war. He is married with one child.