Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say

A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.

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The missing Americans were participating in African Lion 2026, an annual joint exercise designed to strengthen operations between US forces, Nato allies, and African nations, officials said.

Africom said they were reported missing on Saturday near the Cap Draa Training Area, which is near the city of Tan Tan in Morocco.

A search and rescue mission involving ground, air, and maritime resources from the US, Morocco and other countries is underway for the service members, officials said.

"The incident remains under investigation and the search is ongoing," Africom said in a statement released on Sunday. "Our focus is on the service members involved and their families."