2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco
Two U.S. service members are missing following a training exercise in southern Morocco, prompting a joint search and rescue operation. The soldiers were last seen near ocean cliffs in the Cap Draa Training Area, and initial reports suggest they may have fallen into the sea. No foul play is suspected, and the names of the individuals have not been released.
- ▪A search and rescue operation is underway involving U.S. and Moroccan forces, as well as other African Lion participants.
- ▪The missing service members were part of the annual African Lion military exercise led by AFRICOM.
- ▪African Lion involves over 7,000 personnel from more than 30 nations and includes training across land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains.
- ▪The exercise was paused as assets were redirected to assist in the search efforts.
- ▪In 2012, two U.S. Marines died in a helicopter crash during the African Lion exercise in Morocco.
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U.S. Search underway for 2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco By Duarte Dias, Duarte Dias Digital Journalist Duarte Pita Dias is based in CBS News' London bureau, where he works across digital platforms and for TV broadcasts. Read Full Bio Duarte Dias, Eleanor Watson, Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson, Chris Livesay Chris Livesay Correspondent, Rome Chris Livesay is a CBS News foreign correspondent based in Rome. Read Full Bio Chris Livesay Updated on: May 3, 2026 / 2:15 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A search and rescue operation is underway in southern Morocco after two U.S.
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