Search Continues for Missing U.S. Service Members in Morocco

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Search Continues for Missing U.S. Service Members in Morocco

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Search Continues for Missing U.S. Service Members in Morocco

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Two U.S. service members missing in Morocco after military exercises.
Search and rescue operations involve ground, air, and maritime resources.
The incident occurred near the Cap Draa Training Area during African Lion 2026.

Two U.S. service members have gone missing during the African Lion 2026 military exercises in southwestern Morocco, according to CBS News and Al Jazeera. The service members were reported missing near the Cap Draa Training Area, close to Tan Tan, on Saturday as the exercise was concluding.

The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) stated that a joint search and rescue operation is currently underway, involving resources from the U.S., Morocco, and other participating nations, while emphasizing, "The incident remains under investigation and the search is on-going," according to BBC and Al Jazeera.

African Lion is recognized as the largest annual joint military exercise on the continent, aimed at improving the cooperation and readiness of participating forces in crisis situations, as detailed by CBS News and BBC.