Two U.S. service members participating in large-scale military training operations were reported missing near the Cap Draa Training Area, outside the city of Tan Tan, Morocco, on Saturday, according to U.S. Africa Command.
U.S., Moroccan, and partner forces involved in the multinational exercise immediately launched a search and rescue operation. Officials said the effort includes ground teams, aircraft, and maritime assets working across the area.
A U.S. military official said they believe the incident was accident-related and not an act of terrorism or a kidnapping, according to an email provided to The Epoch Times.
The incident occurred during African Lion 2026, a large-scale joint military exercise led by U.S. Africa Command in coordination with Moroccan forces and other international partners….