U.S. Soldier Found in Morocco

May 10, 2026, 22:13
AfricaInternational

Introduction

The U.S. Army found a soldier. His name was Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. He disappeared with another soldier in Morocco.

Main Body

The soldiers went for a walk on May 2. They wanted to see the sunset. One soldier fell into the ocean. He could not swim. Another soldier jumped into the water to help him. Both men disappeared. Many people looked for them. More than 600 people from the U.S. and Morocco helped. They used ships, drones, and helicopters. On May 9, a Moroccan team found the body of Lieutenant Key on the beach. Lieutenant Key was 27 years old. He was from Virginia. The soldiers were in Morocco for a big military practice. But the army says this was an accident. It was not part of the practice.

Conclusion

The army is still looking for the second soldier. Some U.S. soldiers are still in Morocco to help.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Past' Secret

In this story, almost every action happened yesterday or last week. To tell a story in English, we often just add -ed to the end of the word.

Watch how it changes:

  • Help β†’ Helped
  • Look β†’ Looked
  • Jump β†’ Jumped
  • Disappear β†’ Disappeared

⚠️ The Rule Breakers

Some words are 'rebels.' They don't use -ed. You just have to memorize their new form:

  • Go β†’ Went
  • Fall β†’ Fell
  • Can β†’ Could
  • Is/Am β†’ Was

Example from the text:

  • "The soldiers went for a walk" (Not goed).
  • "One soldier fell into the ocean" (Not falled).

πŸ’‘ Quick Guide

Present β†’\rightarrow Past

I help β†’\rightarrow I helped I go β†’\rightarrow I went I am β†’\rightarrow I was

Vocabulary Learning

soldier (n.)
a person who fights for a country
Example:The soldier went to the base.
army (n.)
a group of soldiers that work together
Example:The army marched in the parade.
walk (v.)
to move on foot
Example:We will walk to the park.
sunset (n.)
the time when the sun goes down
Example:We watched the sunset together.
ocean (n.)
a large body of salt water
Example:The ocean is very deep.
swim (v.)
to move in water
Example:She likes to swim in the pool.
water (n.)
a liquid that we drink
Example:Please give me some water.
help (v.)
to give support or assistance
Example:Can you help me with this?
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:Many people came to the event.
ships (n.)
large boats that travel on water
Example:The ships sailed across the sea.
drones (n.)
small flying machines that are controlled remotely
Example:The drones flew over the field.
helicopters (n.)
aircraft that can lift and land vertically
Example:Helicopters carried the supplies.
team (n.)
a group of people working together
Example:The team won the match.
body (n.)
the physical part of a person or animal
Example:The body was found near the shore.
practice (n.)
an activity done repeatedly to improve a skill
Example:They had a practice for the game.
accident (n.)
an unexpected event that causes damage or injury
Example:It was an accident, not a plan.
still (adv.)
even now; not changing
Example:I still have my homework.
look (v.)
to direct one's eyes to see something
Example:Look at the stars.
disappeared (v.)
to vanish or no longer be seen
Example:The lights disappeared.
find (v.)
to locate something that was lost
Example:I will find my keys.