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. Mongilio frequently reports on the Navy and military affairs, often covering topics related to personnel and contracts. She has been known to provide unique insights into various stories while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Biography:
https://news.usni.org/author/hmongilio
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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Examples:
- Heather Mongilio reports on the Navy and military affairs, sometimes covering topics related to personnel and contracts. In one article, she mentions her subject's denial of bribery charges without indicating whether she believes him.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Mongilio covers military affairs and occasionally reports on personnel and contracts. In one article, she discusses a situation where a former Vice Chief of Naval Operations was arrested on bribery charges. The article mentions the involvement of a company that had been trying to secure a contract with the Navy.
Contradictions
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- However, there is no indication that these two events are related or if the introduction of Kim and Messenger played any role in the false attack claims.
- In one article, Mongilio reports that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower had its deployment extended twice and was repeatedly targeted by false attack claims by the Houthis during its time in the Red Sea. In another article covering a different event, she states that Burke introduced Kim and Messenger to Fleet Forces U.S. Fleet Forces Commander Adm. Daryl Caudle via a March 14, 2022 email.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- In one article, Mongilio reports that Burke denies the bribery charges against him. She also includes information about how the three individuals involved in the alleged bribery scheme met and set up a situation in which Burke would use his influence to get the company a contract.
Recent Articles
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group: Protecting Middle Eastern Shipping Lanes from Houthi Attacks
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group has been deployed in the Middle East since October 2023 to protect shipping lanes from Iranian-backed Houthi attacks, intercepting missiles and drones while rescuing mariners under threat. Despite its presence, the Houthis continue attacking shipping lanes, targeting vessels linked to Israel, the US, or Britain. The USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is set to replace the Eisenhower group. The US Navy maintains a presence in the region to safeguard commerce amidst Houthi escalations against commercial vessels in vital maritime corridors. 
Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke Charged with Bribery: Ordered $355,000 Contract for Future Employment
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke, a four-star officer, was arrested in May 2024 for ordering a $355,000 contract to Company A in exchange for employment and stock options. Burke began working at Company A after the award and faces bribery charges.