Retired Air Force Major General Missing for Two Weeks

FBI assisting local authorities in search for 68-year-old William N. McCasland

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:15pm

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Retired U.S. Air Force Major General William N. 'Neil' McCasland, who held senior roles in space research and operations, has been missing from his Albuquerque, New Mexico home since February 27. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is coordinating with the FBI and other agencies in the search, but so far no evidence of foul play has been uncovered.

Why it matters

McCasland's distinguished military career and senior positions in sensitive areas of national security have heightened concerns about his disappearance. The involvement of the FBI underscores the gravity of the situation and the desire to locate the 68-year-old retired general safely.

The details

McCasland, who is 5 feet 11 inches tall and 160 pounds with white hair and blue eyes, is believed to have left his home on foot. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office says it has 'so far uncovered no evidence of foul play' but is urging the public to check security camera footage and report any information that could aid in the search.

  • McCasland was last seen leaving his Albuquerque home on February 27, 2026.

The players

William N. 'Neil' McCasland

A retired U.S. Air Force Major General who held senior roles in space research, acquisition, and operations within the Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office.

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency coordinating the search for McCasland and working closely with the FBI.

FBI Albuquerque Field Office

The federal law enforcement agency assisting the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in the search for the missing retired general.

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What they’re saying

“'Our priority is finding Mr. McCasland safely. We're asking the public to help by checking and preserving any security camera footage from the area and reporting any information immediately.'”

— Sheriff John Allen, Bernalillo County Sheriff (wbal.com)

What’s next

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office and the FBI continue to search for any leads or evidence that could help locate the missing retired general.

The takeaway

The disappearance of a highly decorated former Air Force general with expertise in sensitive national security areas has raised serious concerns and prompted a multi-agency search effort to find him and determine what may have happened.