2 US Service Members Missing During Exercise in Morocco

U.S., Moroccan, and partner forces involved in the multinational exercise immediately launched a search and rescue operation.

U.S. and Moroccan military forces take part in the 20th edition of the African Lion military exercise, in Tan Tan, south of Agadir, Morocco, on May 31, 2024. Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo

U.S. and Moroccan forces are conducting a coordinated search and rescue operation after two U.S. Army soldiers participating in training exercises in Morocco were reported missing and may have fallen into the ocean on May 2, officials said.

Authorities said the incident does not appear to be related to terrorism and is believed to be accidental. The search continues, with efforts focused on locating the missing personnel.