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US military says two service members taking part in Morocco drills missing

US military says two service members taking part in Morocco drills missing

Summary

Two U.S. military members went missing during a joint exercise in Morocco near Tan Tan. The U.S. African Command says a search is ongoing with help from Morocco and other participating countries.

Key Facts

  • Two U.S. service members disappeared on Saturday near the Cap Draa Training Area in southwest Morocco.
  • The missing personnel were taking part in the African Lion military exercise.
  • African Lion is the largest annual joint military exercise involving the U.S. and African countries.
  • The exercise is hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia.
  • The goal of African Lion is to improve teamwork and readiness for crises in Africa and worldwide.
  • Search and rescue efforts include land, air, and sea operations.
  • AFRICOM is leading the investigation and search.
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