2 US service members missing in Morocco after multinational military exercise, search underway
Two U.S. service members are missing following an incident during the African Lion military exercise in southwestern Morocco. The event occurred on May 2 at the Cap Draa Training Area near Tan Tan, prompting an ongoing multinational search-and-rescue operation. The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that the incident is under investigation.
- ▪The missing service members were reported during the African Lion exercise on May 2, 2026.
- ▪The search effort includes U.S. and Moroccan forces using ground, air, and maritime assets.
- ▪African Lion is the U.S. military’s largest annual exercise in Africa, involving multiple partner nations.
- ▪The exercise began in April and spans four countries: Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana, and Senegal.
- ▪African Lion was first launched in 2004 to strengthen military partnerships and readiness.
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Armed Forces 2 US service members missing in Morocco after multinational military exercise, search underway Officials say the incident happened May 2 near Cap Draa Training Area during African Lion military exercise By Stephen Sorace Fox News Published May 3, 2026 8:48am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 2 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco following an annual multinational military exercise, sparking an ongoing search-and-rescue effort by U.S. and allied forces, officials said Sunday.
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