Two U.S. service members went missing May 2, 2026 during African Lion 2026 in southern Morocco (near Tan Tan).

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Two U.S. service members went missing May 2, 2026 during African Lion 2026 in southern Morocco (near Tan Tan). A large search-and-rescue effort (U.S., Moroccan, partners) is ongoing. Unconfirmed reports say they may have been off-duty near a cliff and possibly swept into the ocean, but that’s not officially confirmed.