Aliens Did Not Abduct Missing Air Force Vet: Wife Denies Rumours That He Was Beamed Up by the 'Mothership'

The mysterious disappearance of retired US Air Force Major General Neil McCasland has stirred speculations ranging from medical concerns to far-fetched claims of alien abduction. His wife, Susan McCasland Wilkerson, has addressed the rumours directly, insisting that stories of a 'mothership' taking him are not true.

In a social media post, she acknowledged the lack of any confirmed sightings of her husband since he was last seen at his Albuquerque home on 27 February. Yet she stressed that the idea of alien involvement is purely hypothetical, emphasising that no evidence supports such claims.

'Though at this point with absolutely no sign of him, maybe the best hypothesis is that aliens beamed him up to the mothership,' she wrote, before clarifying that no unusual aerial activity has been reported over the nearby Sandia Mountains.

McCasland's family is seeking calm, asking that attention remain on the facts rather than speculation about extraterrestrial involvement.

Clarifying His UFO Connections

Part of the confusion stems from McCasland's past involvement with UFO-related projects.

Following his retirement from active duty, he briefly consulted for the organisation To The Stars, founded by former Blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge. His role was entirely voluntary and unpaid, providing technical advice to lend realism to DeLonge's media projects, according to Wilkerson.

She emphasised that McCasland does not possess any special knowledge of UFOs beyond what was publicly available during his Air Force career. While he did have access to classified programmes and sensitive information while serving, Wilkerson noted that he retired thirteen years ago. This means any secrets would now be outdated and unlikely to be a motive for abduction.

'He worked with Tom for a bit shortly after his Air Force retirement as an unpaid consultant,' she wrote, clarifying that this work was limited in scope and not linked to any ongoing government projects.

Disappearance Details and Ongoing Search

McCasland commanded the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base before retiring, overseeing substantial science and technology programmes valued at £1.76 billion ($2.2 billion). Despite this, there is no evidence that his disappearance is connected to his professional history.

Authorities have treated the case seriously.

According to People, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office reported extensive searches, including drone patrols, K9 units, and requests for security footage from over 700 homes in the area. The FBI's Albuquerque Field Office has also become involved, providing specialised support as part of standard procedure.

Some personal items, including his hiking boots, wallet, and a .38-calibre revolver, remain missing. His phone and prescription glasses were left behind at home.

A U.S. Air Force sweatshirt was found roughly a mile away, though officials have not confirmed it belonged to him. Wilkerson has reassured the public that her husband does not suffer from dementia or other medical conditions that would explain his absence.

Family Urges Caution Against Rumours

Wilkerson urged the public to focus on credible information and not on sensational theories. She thanked people for their thoughts and prayers, but stressed that any updates would come only from verifiable sources.

'All the thoughts and prayers from around the country are much appreciated,' she wrote. 'I will update if and when any real information comes in.'

At present, investigators continue to examine all leads while keeping the case active. There is currently no indication of foul play, though officials are exploring every available detail to ensure nothing is overlooked.