US EditionTwo US troops missing during African Lion exercise in Morocco
A multinational search-and-rescue operation is underway as AFRICOM says the incident remains under investigation.
- The United States African Command reported two American service members went missing in southwestern Morocco on Saturday during the annual African Lion military exercise near the Cap Draa Training Area.
- African Lion is the largest annual joint military exercise on the continent, featuring more than 7,000 personnel from more than 30 nations to strengthen regional security cooperation and refine military readiness.
- U.S., Moroccan, and other allied forces immediately initiated coordinated search and rescue operations involving ground, air, and maritime assets near the Atlantic Ocean; AFRICOM stated the incident remains under investigation.
- A U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity stated the service members were off duty when involved in a hiking accident and fell into the water near the Tan Tan region.
- Exercises span Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia, designed to ensure forces work smoothly together and integrate participating nations with NATO countries like France and Italy.
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Two US service members missing after war games exercise in Morocco
Two U.S. service members went missing while participating in U.S. Africa Command’s exercise African Lion 2026 in Morocco, the command said. Initial reports suggested the two fell into the ocean after they were reported missing near the sea cliffs by the Cap Draa Training Area outside of Tan Tan on May 2, a defense official told the Washington Examiner. The search was still underway as of noon Sunday, the official said. “U.S., Moroccan and other …
Two U.S. service members missing in Morocco following annual military exercises
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday.
2 U.S. service members missing after multinational war games in Morocco
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday. The U.S., Morocco and other countries participating in the African Lion exercise have launched a search and rescue operation, AFRICOM said. “The incident remains under investigation and the search is ongoing,” it said in a statement. The inc…
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