Army National Guard
Coverage of Army National Guard in the Nexus archive.
- Christopher Gallant wins Democratic primary in New York’s 1st congressional district
Christopher Gallant secured the Democratic nomination for New York’s 1st Congressional District with 63% of the vote, defeating Lukas Ventouras. He will face Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in the November general election, with a Democratic win expected to mark the party’s first capture of the district seat in 12 years.
- Former soldier pleads guilty in love-triangle murder
A former soldier, Natravien R. Landry, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a love-triangle case that resulted in the death of U.S. Army Sgt. Andre S. Stewart Jr. at Fort Gordon, Georgia, leading to a base lockdown. Landry was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison after shooting Stewart in the chest during a confrontation at the soldier's residence.
- Graham Platner’s cocaine brag resurfaces as unearthed posts reveal blunt admission
Graham Platner, a presumptive Senate nominee in Maine, admitted in resurfaced Reddit posts to using cocaine while on military leave, violating Marine Corps drug policies. He described backpacking through Europe on government funds, using drugs, and having 'no regrets,' adding to controversies around his deleted posts.
- Adam Hamawy, medical doctor Army vet with controversial past, wins nomination to succeed Watson Coleman in New Jersey
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a medical doctor and Army National Guard veteran, won the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. His campaign focused on progressive policies like 'Medicare For All' and abolishing ICE, despite controversies over his past association with Omar Abdel-Rahman, a cleric convicted of terrorism-related charges.
- ROBERT MAGINNIS: God, duty and the return of moral clarity at West Point
Pete Hegseth delivered a commencement speech at the United States Military Academy, emphasizing themes of God, duty, and moral clarity, contrasting with recent sanitized addresses. The author, Robert Maginnis, reflects on Hegseth's background as a military veteran, Fox News personality, and advocate for veterans, highlighting his credibility with West Point graduates.
- Hiker who set out in warm spring weather found dead after snowstorm in New Hampshire mountains
A 61-year-old Massachusetts hiker, Kent Wood, was found dead in New Hampshire’s White Mountains after a snowstorm left him unprepared for severe weather. He was discovered on the Kinsman Pond Trail in Franconia Notch, approximately 5.5 miles from his vehicle, following a two-day search involving multiple agencies.