Major General William Neil McCasland, a retired Air Force officer who once led the Air Force Research Laboratory, has been reported missing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office announced that he was last seen around 11 a.m. near Quail Run Court NE and has not been found since. Authorities have issued a Silver Alert due to the concerning nature of his disappearance, especially given his medical issues that heighten fears for his safety.

The sheriff’s office has indicated that they do not know the clothing McCasland was wearing at the time he went missing, nor the direction in which he may have traveled. These factors complicate the search efforts. Col. Justin Secrest from Kirtland Air Force Base mentioned that the base is actively coordinating with local authorities to assist in the search for the retired general, emphasizing that their concerns are also for McCasland's family during this troubling time.

McCasland had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force, with significant leadership positions, including command roles at Kirtland Air Force Base and the Phillips Research Site. His disappearance has prompted an outpouring of support from the military community and a renewed effort to locate him swiftly, underscoring the urgent need for safety for those with medical vulnerabilities.