Remains of one soldier in Morocco recovered

Mason | May 12, 2026 | 3 Comments

1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key, Jr.

Last week we talked about how two American servicemen went missing in Morocco. They were in-country for a major multi-national exercise. Reports at the time were that while out on a hike, an American had fallen off a cliff at the coast and was at risk of falling into the churning water. Other soldiers responded to the call and created a human chain. While they rescued the initial victim of the cliff, two Americans fell into the drink in the attempt.

When news of their immediate recovery didn’t come, we all assumed the worst. While they haven’t found one of them, the body of First Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr has been found. He was an air defense artillery officer and just 27 years old. He had come into the service through OCS in 2023.

Source; Military Times