U.S and Moroccan military forces take part in the 20th edition of the African Lion military exercise, in Tantan, south of Agadir, Morocco, on May 31, 2024. Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP Photo
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.
