Here’s the latest on the situation in Morocco:
- Two U.S. Army service members went missing during multinational exercises off the coast near Cap Draa, Morocco, in early May 2026. A large-scale search involving U.S. and Moroccan forces, plus partners, was launched and later expanded as more details emerged.[1][8]
- As of mid-May 2026, one of the two soldiers’ remains were recovered by Moroccan searches along the shoreline within about a mile of where they were last seen; the search for the second service member continued at that time.[3][4][5][9]
- Reports in the week following indicated that the recovered remains belonged to 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., with official statements noting the search would continue for the second missing soldier while investigations proceed.[5][7][3]
- Coverage across multiple outlets highlighted that the incident involved extensive search-and-rescue operations, including air, sea, and cave-diving components, and that the joint effort included hundreds of personnel from the U.S., Morocco, and allied partners.[7][9][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates from reputable outlets and provide a concise timeline with links.