Who are the people on the suspected drug boats? @apnews.com identified a few: apnews.com/article/trum...

At @usni.org, we are reporting the death toll from these strikes as 70. That's because the Mexican Navy called off the search for one of the people initially said to be a survivor of a strike. news.usni.org/2025/11/07/u...

The Navy is investigating USS Nimitz’s fuel supply as it looks into what caused two aircraft to crash in South China Sea. news.usni.org/2025/10/27/n...

USS Nimitz lost two aircraft while sailing in the South China Sea (via @samlagrone.bsky.social) news.usni.org/2025/10/26/s...

Some big news out of U.S. Southern Command as the Pentagon announces a 10th strike and that the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is heading there. news.usni.org/2025/10/24/u...

October is National Domestic Violence (Intimate Partner Violence) Awareness Month. I would like to be able to expand reporting on this in the context of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. If you're interested in talking, reach me here or on Signal (HMongilio.52)

A Navy sailor was found dead in Navy housing near Great Lakes Naval Station. Prelim investigation suggest it was a homicide. news.usni.org/2025/10/21/n...

For those who don’t deal with the media, there are two things to know about “off the record.” First, both parties must agree. Second, you have to say it before the conversation begins. Think of it like a verbal contract between the two parties.

I will say I have a voice for print, but I spoke to @ABCaustralia’s Radio National Breakfast about the majority of the Pentagon press corps turning in our badges yesterday. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

My coworker Mallory talked with @thebulwark.com about the majority of the Pentagon press corps turning in their badges instead of signing a new policy that would limit the ability to report. Give it a watch. youtu.be/_OzNLboxPAw?...

What is in the Pentagon requirements for a press badge, which most news organizations, declined to sign? Here’s a breakdown by @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

The Naval Safety Command has not posted its fiscal year-end summary of mishaps, which include sailor and Marine deaths. The report usually comes out in October. This is likely due to the government shutdown.

NEW for @washingtonpost.com: Pentagon reporters exited the building in unison Wednesday after turning in their badges, having refused to sign the Defense Department's press policy. @nancyayoussef.bsky.social called it a “sad day for those who support a free press.”

Pentagon Press Association statement on today

It’s such a tiny thing, but I was really proud to see my picture up on the wall of Pentagon correspondents. Today, I’ll hand in my badge. The reporting will continue. Reach me on Signal at HMongilio.52 or at [email protected]

“This policy threatens to punish reporters who ask legitimate questions in the course of their daily work and to impose material harm on our news organizations for factual reporting.” news.usni.org/2025/10/15/d...

There’s a lot to be said about the Pentagon restriction’s on press freedom and why so many of us are turning in our badges. But so many have already put it in good words. So here’s what I’ll say: tomorrow, I’m going to do my job. And the next day. And the next day.

“Make no mistake – this is an unprecedented attack on the First Amendment and on the American people, who deserve accurate reporting on how the world’s largest military is funded and managed with their tax dollars.” www.militaryreporters.org/2025/10/mre-...

WaPo joins NYT, CNN, The Atlantic, Guardian and others, according to @ScottNover, in announcing it won't sign the Pentagon's controversial new press policy.

If anyone wants to talk Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard personnel stories, I can always be found on Signal.

Journalists are people. And these types of tweets and messages have consequences. A reminder that during the first Trump administration, five people were killed at The Capital in Annapolis.

A mariner died from his injuries sustained in a late September Houthi attack, bringing the total of Houthi-caused deaths from attacks on commercial ships to at least 18. news.usni.org/2025/10/10/m...

There are a lot of concerning things happening with the press, and it would be great if they got as much attention as Jimmy Kimmel did when he was taken off air. (shout out to @jimmykimmel.com for highlighting them in his monologue.)

Active-duty sailors, Marines still required to get flu vaccine: news.usni.org/2025/10/02/m...

Here’s how the shutdown affects sailors and Marines. news.usni.org/2025/10/02/s...

The Houthis attacked a Dutch ship in the Gulf of Aden, causing a fire. It’s the first ship the group’s attacked since July. news.usni.org/2025/10/02/h...

During today’s speech before military flag officers, Pete Hegseth laid out a number of memos. Here’s what they said: news.usni.org/2025/09/30/p...

For a story! Looking to speak to women about the cost of living — groceries, child care, housing, medical bills, retirement. If you want to chat, I'm here or at ccarrazana(at)19thnews.org!

Some good journalism news: The Eagle (the paper at American University) is continuing to go strong with a staff of over 100 students.

I really want to like “The Paper,” but I’m just not sure if this the right time for it.

I was in the emergency department on Saturday. My takeaway: they are already seeing flu cases in Maryland.

A reminder that there other viruses besides the flu & COVID-19 that knock you down hard, hospitalize you, make it so you can’t get out of bed. The difference is vaccines exist for flu & COVID-19, so you’ll have milder cases if you get them. Why wouldn’t you take those options?

Another Free Palestine protest outside of DSEI this morning.

My first dispatch from #DSEI news.usni.org/2025/09/09/n...

Gen. Sir Gwen Jenkins, first sea lord and chief of the naval staff of the Royal Navy, now takes the podium at #DSEI #DSEI2025

I’m in London for #DSEI2025. I’m looking to talk to naval and medical experts. Got a cool pitch about the Red Sea, Houthis, Black Sea, anti-submarine, autonomous, ships or military medicine? Send me a note at [email protected]. Or say hi. I’m the one with the American accent.

Medical professionals, what books would you like journalists to read? What about the general public?

I am a reporter who is planning to go offline for a couple days. Please let’s keep it quiet. Looking at you, Houthis, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. government, Taylor Swift.

I’m heading to #DSEI2025 in London. Fellow reporters, Navy/industry experts, military medical people, feel free to reach out in advance at [email protected]!

Breaking: Four journalists killed in Gaza hospital strike

We have ships in the Red Sea again. news.usni.org/2025/08/25/u...

Me, a former health care reporter commenting on ED wait times. People on internet: well maybe it isn’t an emergency. Meanwhile, Maryland has a commission to study wait times, as in 2023, they were worst in the nation. hscrc.maryland.gov/pages/ed-wtr... www.thebanner.com/community/pu...

If someone in a hospital emergency department hasn’t been seen in 10 hours, it probably shouldn’t be called an “emergency” department. @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social

Ah that great American tradition of waiting in emergency departments without being seen for hours.

A recruit died by suicide at Great Lakes Naval Station. The sailor is the fourth to die by suicide at Great Lakes since April. news.usni.org/2025/08/08/n...

On the Titan beat for, hopefully, the last time. Via @usni.org news.usni.org/2025/08/05/t...

Adm. Daryl Caudle will serve as the next chief of naval operations after the Senate confirmed him last night. news.usni.org/2025/08/01/s...

The Houthis announced this weekend that they’ll target ships of companies that do business with Israeli ports. So far, no attacks yet. news.usni.org/2025/07/29/h...

Navy reporter goes on vacation, finds naval shipyard

I’m not a big spinner, but I am so proud of this camel spin variation.