Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in the annual African Lion multinational military exercises, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Sunday. The incident remains under investigation and a search and rescue operation is ongoing.
African Lion is the largest joint military exercise on the African continent, involving forces from the U.S., Morocco, and other partner nations. The exercises are held annually. The two service members were reported missing after taking part in these exercises, according to AFRICOM.
In a statement, AFRICOM said, “The incident remains under investigation and the search is on-going.” The command did not immediately provide additional details about the circumstances of the disappearance or the identities of the missing personnel.
The search and rescue operation includes U.S. and Moroccan forces, as well as personnel from other countries participating in the African Lion exercise. The exact location and timeline of when the service members were last seen have not been disclosed.
Multiple news outlets reported the incident on Sunday, citing the AFRICOM announcement. The U.S. Africa Command is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and oversees military operations and engagements across the continent. African Lion exercises are designed to strengthen interoperability and readiness among participating nations.
As of the latest updates, the search remains active, and no further information has been released. The command stated that it will provide updates as the investigation proceeds.
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