Retired Air Force Major General Missing for Two Weeks

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

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:15am

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Retired U.S. Air Force Major General William N. "Neil" McCasland, who held high-level positions in the Air Force and National Reconnaissance Office, has been missing from his Albuquerque, New Mexico home since February 27. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is coordinating with the FBI in the search, but so far no evidence of foul play has been uncovered.

Why it matters

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

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 is asking the public to check and preserve any security camera footage from the area 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 leadership roles in the Air Force and National Reconnaissance Office, including director-level positions at the Pentagon and commanding research laboratories.

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 (wondradio.com)

The takeaway

The disappearance of a highly decorated retired Air Force general has sparked a multi-agency search effort, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the need for the public's assistance in locating the 68-year-old veteran.