Two U.S. Soldiers Reported Missing During Military Exercise in Morocco
Two U.S. soldiers are currently reported missing following an incident during military exercises in Morocco.
The U.S. Africa Command (Africom) confirmed the disappearance of the service members on Saturday. The soldiers were participating in African Lion 2026, a joint annual exercise focused on enhancing operational cooperation between U.S.
forces, NATO allies, and partner nations within Africa. According to reports, the incident occurred near the Cap Draa Training Zone, located in the Tan Tan region of Morocco. Africom stated that the soldiers were reported missing near this training area.
A comprehensive search and rescue operation is currently underway, involving assets from the United States, Morocco, and other contributing countries. The operation utilizes ground, air, and sea resources to locate the missing individuals. The search is being conducted in the vicinity of the Cap Draa Training Zone, which is situated near the town of Tan Tan.
Officials have not released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the disappearance, but are prioritizing the safe return of the two service members. The situation is under active investigation.
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