US-Moroccan Alert to Search for Missing Soldiers in Desert

 In Spring 2026, U.S. military command confirmed the launch of an investigation into the disappearance of two "African Lion" drill participants. Joint teams in May 2026 continue combing the Moroccan training zone for the soldiers who went missing on Saturday. Mid-May 2026 reports indicate that search and rescue operations are coordinated with maneuver command forces for maximum efficiency. This 2026 incident poses a logistical and security challenge for AFRICOM amidst current field conditions in Morocco.