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Search underway for 2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco
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Search underway for 2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco

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Updated on: May 3, 2026 / 8:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A search and rescue operation is underway in southern Morocco after two U.S. service members were reported missing off the southern coast of the North African nation during annual training exercises.  A defense official told CBS News that the soldiers were last seen near ocean cliffs near the Cap Draa Training Area. Initial reports indicate they may have fallen into the ocean, the official said. It is believed the incident may have been a hiking accident, and no foul play is suspected, sources told CBS News. The accident was not related to the training exercise, sources told CBS News. Defense officials confirmed to CBS News both missing service members were U.S. Army soldiers. The names of the soldiers and further details have not yet been released Ground teams, aerial assets and maritime elements from the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces, U.S.…

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