Heather Mongilio

About Heather Mongilio

Heather Mongilio is a reporter with USNI News. She has a master’s degree in science journalism and has covered local courts, crime, health, military affairs and the Naval Academy.


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U.S. in Talks to Form New Red Sea Task Force to Guard Commercial Ships in the Red Sea, Says White House

U.S. in Talks to Form New Red Sea Task Force to Guard Commercial Ships in the Red Sea, Says White House

USS Bataan (LHD-5) conducts landing craft utility operations alongside the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) in the Red Sea on Nov. 6, 2023. US Navy Photo

The U.S. is talking with other partner countries to possibly set up a maritime task force to protect ships in the Red Sea, the White House National Security Advisor said on Monday. Read More

Houthi Missile Likely Did Not Target USS Mason, M/V Central Park, DoD Says

Houthi Missile Likely Did Not Target USS Mason, M/V Central Park, DoD Says

Guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87) steams away from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) after completing an underway replenishment-at-sea in the Atlantic Ocean, July 17, 2021. US Navy Photo

A commercial tanker and the U.S. destroyer that responded to its distress call were likely not the targets of a missile shot from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, the Pentagon press secretary told reporters Tuesday. Read More

Navy Still Evaluating Effectiveness of Quality of Life Improvements

Navy Still Evaluating Effectiveness of Quality of Life Improvements

Sailors assigned to air department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), man the hose team during a general quarters drill, in Newport News, Virginia April 7, 2023. US Navy Photo

THE PENTAGON – It is too early for the Navy to determine if measures put in place after a Navy report found an overwhelmed mental health system and quality of life lapses for crews in extended repair and overhaul periods will have a positive effect, service leaders told reporters Monday. Read More