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.
Sources
The remains of a U.S. soldier missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean
www.usnews.comThe U.S. military says that the remains of a U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered. 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 14A Air Defense Artillery officer, was among two U.S. soldiers who fell off a cliff during a recreational hike in Morocco. He was 27 years old. Key was assigned to Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, U.S Army Europe and Africa said. The...
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www.theguardian.comThe U.S. military said Sunday that the remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 27-year-old Army officer who went missing during military exercises in Morocco, have been recovered.
www.fox9.comThe remains of a U.S. soldier missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean. The army announced Sunday that 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr.,
www.2news.comThe remains of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered, the Army said Sunday.
abcnews.comThe U.S. military said Sunday that the remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 27-year-old Army officer who went missing during military exercises in Morocco, have been recovered.
www.fox13news.comThe remains of a U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. military said Sunday. Military teams are still searching for a second missing soldier.
www.washingtontimes.comThe U.S. Army reported the recovery of remains from 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 27-year-old officer who went missing during military exercises in
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