Remains recovered of U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco
Summary
The U.S. Army recovered the remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., who went missing during military exercises in Morocco after falling off a cliff while hiking. A search for a second missing U.S. soldier is still ongoing, involving multiple countries and resources.Key Facts
- 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., age 27, went missing on May 2 during a recreational hike in Morocco.
- He fell off a cliff near the Cap Draa Training Area outside Tan-Tan, a region with mountains and desert.
- His remains were found on May 9 along the Atlantic shoreline about one mile from where they entered the ocean.
- The soldiers were participating in African Lion, a large, U.S.-led multinational military exercise in Africa.
- Over 600 personnel from the U.S., Morocco, and partner countries are involved in the search and rescue operation.
- Equipment used in the search includes frigates, other ships, helicopters, and drones.
- 1st Lt. Key was part of the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment and joined the Army as an officer in 2023.
- African Lion exercise involves more than 7,000 troops from over 30 nations and takes place across four countries.
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