Search And Rescue Operation Underway For Two US Service Members Reported Missing In Morocco
Two U.S. service members went missing during the African Lion 2026 military exercise near Tan Tan, Morocco, prompting an immediate search-and-rescue operation. U.S. Africa Command has mobilized air, land, and maritime assets alongside Moroccan and other international forces to locate the personnel. The incident is under investigation, with ongoing efforts focused on the welfare of the service members and their families.
- ▪Two U.S. service members were reported missing near the Cap Draa Training Area in Morocco on May 2, 2026.
- ▪U.S., Moroccan, and other African Lion exercise assets launched coordinated search-and-rescue operations involving ground, air, and maritime units.
- ▪African Lion is an annual multinational military exercise involving nearly 6,000 troops from multiple countries, including Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, and Ghana.
- ▪U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) stated the incident remains under investigation and emphasized support for the service members and their families.
- ▪The African Lion exercise aims to strengthen interoperability, crisis response readiness, and collective security among U.S., African, and NATO partner nations.
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National Security Search And Rescue Operation Underway For Two US Service Members Reported Missing In Morocco U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Sanchez Harold Hutchison Media Reporter May 03, 2026 9:16 AM ET May 03, 2026 9:16 AM ET Harold Hutchison Media Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A search is underway after two U.S. military personnel went missing in Morocco during a joint exercise.
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