The General Vanishes
March 2, 2026 – March 8, 2026
- Silver Alert issued for retired Maj. Gen. William McCasland, last seen Feb 27 in Albuquerque
- McCasland was named in the Podesta-DeLonge WikiLeaks emails as a key figure in UFO disclosure efforts
- Kirtland AFB and New Mexico Search and Rescue assisting the search
- Authorities cite medical concerns – no connection to disclosure has been established
Sunday, March 2
Silver Alert: Retired USAF General Named in Podesta UFO Emails Is Missing
Bernalillo County authorities have issued a Silver Alert for 68-year-old retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland after he was reported missing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. McCasland was last seen on February 27 around 11:00 a.m. near Quail Run Ct NE. His clothing and direction of travel are unknown. Authorities cite medical concerns for his safety.
McCasland’s name carries weight in the UAP world. In 2016, WikiLeaks published emails between musician-turned-disclosure-advocate Tom DeLonge and Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta in which DeLonge described McCasland as a key figure in his UFO advisory team. One email stated: “General McCasland… helped assemble my advisory team. He’s a very important man.” A separate email thread showed McCasland coordinating a meeting with Podesta; the CC list included a Lockheed Martin email address (rob.f.weiss@lmco.com).
McCasland’s military career included commanding the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB – a base long associated with UFO lore – overseeing a $4 billion science and technology program and a workforce of over 10,000. He earlier commanded the Phillips site of AFRL at Kirtland AFB and held roles with the National Reconnaissance Office.
Col. Justin Secrest, commander of the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland, said the base is “coordinating closely with local authorities” and deferred updates to BCSO. New Mexico Search and Rescue is assisting the investigation.
It is important to note: no official connection has been established between McCasland’s disappearance and any UAP-related activity. The Silver Alert cites medical concerns. Source · Source · Podesta Email
“Due to his medical issues, law enforcement is concerned for his safety.” – Deanna Aragon, BCSO spokesperson
If you have information: Contact the BCSO Missing Persons Unit at (505) 468-7070 or text keyword BCSO followed by your tip to 847411. Tips can be submitted anonymously at bernco.gov/tip411.