Search ongoing for 2 U.S. service members missing after training exercises in Morocco
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Last updated: May 4, 2026
Two U.S. service members are currently missing in southwestern Morocco. They were participating in the annual multinational military exercises hosted in the North African nation. The U.S. African Command confirmed the incident.
- The individuals were part of a large-scale exercise involving multiple nations. The specific nature of the exercise has not been detailed, but it is a regular multinational military event held in Morocco.
- As of Sunday, search efforts were underway to locate the missing service members. The U.S. African Command is actively involved in the situation and coordinating with Moroccan authorities.
- The circumstances leading to their disappearance have not been disclosed. Further details regarding their identities or the exact location within southwestern Morocco are pending.
- The incident highlights the ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Morocco, as well as the inherent risks involved in such exercises.
