US Army Recovers Second Soldier Missing in Morocco Exercise

(MENAFN) According to reports, the US Army has confirmed the recovery of the body of the second American soldier who went missing earlier this month during the African Lion 2026 military exercises near Cap Draa, Morocco.

Military officials identified the soldier as 19-year-old Specialist Mariyah Symone Collington from Tavares, Florida. She served as an air and missile defense crewmember assigned to Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.

With both missing soldiers now accounted for, officials stated that active search and rescue operations have been concluded, and efforts have shifted toward recovery and repatriation procedures.

Brigadier General Curtis King, commanding general of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, said, “Her recovery closes the search for our two missing Soldiers, but our commitment to caring for their Families, friends, and teammates continues. We are grateful to the U.S. and Moroccan forces for their professionalism and support throughout the search efforts.”

According to reports, more than 1,000 US and Moroccan military and civilian personnel were involved in the search operation, which covered over 21,300 square kilometers of sea and coastal areas.

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