Body of Missing US Soldier Recovered After Military Exercise in Morocco

The U.S. Army confirmed the recovery of the body of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., who went missing in the ocean on May 2 during the African Lion 26 multinational military exercise near the Cap Draa Training Area.

Date: May 11, 2026

Location: Cap Draa, Morocco

Conflict: Western Sahara Conflict

Category: other

Severity: MEDIUM

Casualties reported: 1

Source: The American Legion / U.S. Army Europe and Africa

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