United States Africa Command
africom.mil • • general
Key Points:
- Two U.S. service members participating in African Lion 2026 went missing near the Cap Draa Training Area close to Tan Tan, Morocco, on May 2, 2026.
- U.S., Moroccan, and allied forces launched coordinated search and rescue operations involving ground, air, and maritime resources.
- The incident is under investigation, and search efforts are ongoing to locate the missing personnel.
- The priority remains the welfare of the missing service members and support for their families.
- Updates will be provided as new information becomes available, with inquiries directed to setaf_pao@army.mil.
