General William McCasland oversaw one of the most sensitive scientific organizations in the United States Air Force, responsible for advanced aerospace research, propulsion systems, and classified technologies. His name surfaced unexpectedly in the now-famous Podesta–DeLonge UFO Email Exchange, where he was referenced in connection with discussions about possible recovered craft and non-human technology.
Soon afterward, McCasland quietly retired from public life.
Why would one of the most senior scientists in the U.S. Air Force be mentioned in conversations about extraterrestrial technology?
What role might the Air Force Research Laboratory have played in investigating unknown aerospace materials?
Above all, why has he disappeared?
In this episode of Dreamland, we explore the career, responsibilities, and mysteries surrounding the general who may have stood closer than almost anyone to the deepest secrets of advanced aerospace research.
Topics discussed include:
• The mission and capabilities of the Air Force Research Laboratory
• The significance of the Podesta–DeLonge email chain
• Why Russia or China might have been interested in McCasland’s work
• Scientists and researchers connected to advanced propulsion programs.
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I live in Albuquerque, practically down the street from Kirtland AFB. I had vaguely noticed that this man was missing, but hadn’t realized the oddness of the situation.
My first thought, hearing that he had taken his weapon but not his phone, was that he intended to kill himself in a remote area. But this discussion, and especially the cryptic comments from his wife, does make it sound like he flew the coop for some other reason.
As a widow I’m horrified by the idea of a missing and possibly deceased husband. I hope somehow this is all going to be OK.
Just noticed a Spielberg movie, “Disclosure Day,” is coming out in June:
https://youtu.be/VCPhAydaRBc?si=JfVsziYFDtTcvjav
I’ve been following this story for days…the timing is…interesting, and coming right on the heels of the president allegedly releasing the UAP files (Ain’t gonna happen). I’ve been keeping links and screenshots for days, since my feeling is that the news media will stop covering this fairly soon. That being said, McCasland has a lot of knowledge beyond UAPs.
I, too, felt that what McCasland’s wife said in her social media posting was a little too ‘professional’ and somewhat sterile (I kept a screenshot of it). In all that I’ve found, she’s being quoted from that same social media posting. In other words, it doesn’t seem like anyone who is quoting her has actually spoken with her. Her resume is very impressive too.
What McCasland didn’t take when he disappeared is as important as what he did take. He took a gun…but not his glasses? I’ve seen photos when he was still in the military…wearing glasses. He is 68, pretty fit from what I’ve read about him, yet at his age I find it hard to believe that he could do without his glasses. He simply would not leave on his own accord without them, which tells me he left in a hurry…and maybe not voluntarily. And maybe his wife is being quiet for her own protection. I’ve seen photos with him wearing what appear to be prescription sunglasses, so I’d be curious about that, and if those are missing?
He was also affiliated with Blue Halo.com and Aerovironment (out of Albuquerque). N one’s talked about those affiliations. That’s all I’m sayin’…
From the website:
“Together, we are redefining what’s possible on and beyond the battlefield.”
and
“Our mission is clear: to lead through innovation. We address our customers’ toughest challenges by crafting breakthrough solutions, ensuring victory on an ever-changing battlefield.”
Also…the photo you have does not appear to be General McCasland. It doesn’t look like him, and he was Air Force, not Army.
More: A definite connection to McCasland…and another disappearance.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thesentinelnetwork/p/the-green-burial-she-was-declared?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
I am having an extreme unsettled feeling regarding General William McCasland and thinking that many people are as well. Might he return a different thinking man, is he the one being made ready/prepared for disclosure between extraterrestrials and humankind??? Here is an older youtube that raises a few more questions.
Latest Update On Missing General With UFO Knowledge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SZAnJxQvlI
His disappearance reminds me of Major Briggs disappearing on “Twin Peaks”.
Ok…it just got stranger, and it has to do with defense. It could be a coincidence. I did not see ’60 Minutes’ last Sunday, but I did go to the website just now and got a shock.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/irans-drones-a-drain-on-us-weapons-stockpile-could-lasers-help-fend-them-off-60-minutes-transcript/
Read, or watch, all of it. Here’s a hint: I involves Blue Halo, which has been acquired by AeroVironment — AV…the same organization that McCasland is supposedly involved with and has to do with lasers. Why he would go missing or be taken is the puzzle. I won’t go into it all, but it seems even the news media may not be doing their jobs, ha, ha.
NewsNation
Willaim McCasland’s ex-colleague went missing months before him | Elizabeth Vargas Reports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCmz9hVG7EI
Oh, yeah…I’ve been following the trail for days…but mainstream news is not covering it. I’m still working on it, and have some theories to back up. Stay tuned…There’s a lot more.
https://thesentinelnetwork.substack.com/p/the-long-count-we-started-with-two?publication_id=7278961&post_id=191289426&isFreemail=true&r=12salb&triedRedirect=true
I’m absolutely suspicious of our government abt these disappearances and can believe Monica & the General are related, despite the time betw their occurrences. Harlowes channel does a fine job laying out similarities, differences and raising questions abt several of the disappearances. https://youtu.be/tkKTDnPVitQ?si=1ivV_5UdkZy9Q3t5