Search and rescue underway for two US service members reported missing during military exercises in Morocco.

Two U.S. service members are considered missing following the African Lion military exercises in Morocco. The military exercise, which aims to enhance security partnerships, is the largest U.S. annual exercise in Africa. The incident occurred May 2 near Tan Tan, prompting a multinational search effort.

The U.S. Africa Command (Africom) confirmed that search and rescue operations include ground, air, and maritime assets from Morocco and allied countries in the region. The ongoing operations are essential to locate the service members.

"The incident remains under investigation and the search is ongoing," Africom stated. The African Lion exercises, which began in April and involve multiple countries, are designed to strengthen security partnerships and improve troop readiness for global crises.

The exercise has been operational since 2004, emphasizing collaborative military training across Africa; it runs through early May, focusing on enhancing cooperation and operational capabilities among U.S. and allied forces.

According to Africom, the specific details surrounding the disappearance remain unclear, but the search is critical given the training's complexity and its strategic importance to U.S. military operations in the region.

Two U.S. service members went missing during the annual African Lion military exercises in Morocco, near the Cap Draa Training Area close to Tan Tan, prompting a search and rescue effort involving U.S. and allied forces, including ground, air, and maritime resources, officials said.