Army Identifies 2 U.S. Soldiers Found Dead After Disappearing During Training in Morocco
More than 1,000 U.S. and Moroccan personnel joined the search before the soldiers’ remains were flown back to the United States, the Army said.
- The Army is transporting the remains of two Soldiers who went missing during training exercises in Morocco earlier this month back to the United States.
- During the African Lion 26 exercise, the Soldiers went missing May 2 near the Cap Draa Training Area as difficult ocean conditions and terrain complicated the search involving more than 1,000 personnel.
- Moroccan military teams recovered Key, 27, of Richmond, Virginia, on May 9 along the shoreline, while Collington, 19, of Tavares, Florida, was recovered May 12 from a coastal cave about 500 meters away.
- An Air Force C-130J transported the remains from Morocco to the United States, while the incident remains under investigation for the Soldiers who served with the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.
- Capt Spencer Grider of Charlie Battery remembered Collington as an "outstanding Soldier," while Lt. Chris Couch praised Key as a "selfless, inspirational leader," with both earning the Army Service Ribbon.
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Army identifies 2 U.S. soldiers found dead after disappearing during training in Morocco
The Army identified two U.S. soldiers found dead after they went missing during training exercises in Morocco earlier this month. (AP Photo)
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