Latest News About Us Soldier Remains Recovered Morocco

Direct answer: Yes. The remains of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean off Morocco in May 2026, after going missing during the Moroccan exercise period; a second soldier remained unaccounted for at the time of the reports.

Key details:

• Incident context: Two U.S. soldiers fell off a cliff during a recreational hike near Cap Draa Training Area outside Tan-Tan, Morocco, while participating in multinational exercises (African Lion) [source reporting from multiple outlets in May 2026]. The search involved hundreds of personnel from U.S., Moroccan, and partner forces [source reporting from AP and US Army Europe and Africa statements].
• Confirmation of remains: The body recovered was identified as 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, an Air Defense Artillery officer. The recovery occurred within roughly one mile of the location where the soldiers entered the ocean, and timing reported as May 9 local time [sources across AP/Associated press-style outlets].
• Ongoing search: While one soldier’s remains were recovered, authorities indicated that the second missing soldier’s status was still being pursued during the same period [multiple contemporaneous reports].

What to watch for next:

• Any official U.S. Army Europe and Africa updates on the status of the second soldier and the investigation into the incident.
• Any memorial notices or casualty reports issued by U.S. military channels.

If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of the event and compile a brief summary with direct news citations.