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U.S. Africa Command Searches for Two Service Members Missing During Morocco Training Exercise

African Lion 2026 Training Incident·May 3 – May 3, 2026

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U.S. Africa Command Searches for Two Service Members Missing During Morocco Training Exercise

U.S. Africa Command has launched a search operation for two service members reported missing during the African Lion 2026 military exercise in Morocco. The personnel disappeared near the Cap Draa Training Area during a war games exercise on Sunday. This annual operation involves joint training between the United States and several African partner nations. A massive manhunt is currently underway to find the missing individuals. Officials have not yet released the names of the service members or provided specific details regarding the nature of the training incident.
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