Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say
Two US service members went missing during a military exercise in Morocco, according to US African Command. They were participating in African Lion 2026 near the Cap Draa Training Area close to Tan Tan. A multinational search and rescue operation involving ground, air, and maritime units is currently ongoing.
- ▪Two US service members went missing during military exercises in Morocco.
- ▪They were participating in African Lion 2026, an annual joint exercise involving US forces, NATO allies, and African nations.
- ▪The service members were reported missing near the Cap Draa Training Area close to Tan Tan.
- ▪A search and rescue mission is underway with participation from the US, Morocco, and other countries.
- ▪The operation includes ground, air, and maritime resources from multiple nations.
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Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGrace Eliza GoodwinUniversal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe surroundings of Tan Tan, Morocco, which is near where the Americans went missingTwo US service members have gone missing during military exercises in Morocco, the US African Command (Africom) said on Sunday.The missing Americans were participating in African Lion 2026, an annual joint exercise designed to strengthen operations between US forces, Nato allies, and African nations. They were reported missing on Saturday near the Cap Draa Training Area, which is near the city of Tan Tan in Morocco, Africom said.
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