Oriana Pawlyk

Oriana Pawlyk is Military.com’s air warfare reporter covering everything from the latest personnel trends, aircraft, investigations, defense technology, to Air Force operations all over the world. Pawlyk is also an active member of the Pentagon Press Association.

She previously covered air campaign operations in the Middle East and Europe, plus uniforms, cyber, Guard and Reserve duties, physical training and technology for Air Force Times. Pawlyk edited the Military Times Early Bird Brief newsletter in 2015, compiling the top national security stories driving the day. Pawlyk attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she received a bachelor’s in Journalism and English Literature.

Email: oriana.pawlyk@monster.com

Latest Articles

Retired But Still Flying, the F-117 Nighthawk May Soon Fade to Black

How did the "retired" F-117 Nighthawk plane make its way onto a flightline?

Aircrew egress systems specialists hoist an F-16 Fighting Falcon canopy

Lawmakers Move to Protect Pilots from Ejection Seat Problems

Lawmakers plan to require the Air Force and the Navy to notify them when the live-saving seats are in need of repair.

Two A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft fly a flight training mission March 16, 2010, over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The A-10C is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close-air support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)

Congress Rebuffs Air Force's Plan to Retire Older Aircraft, Putting A-10 Move on Hold

Lawmakers would block the retirement of the A-10s again if the recent Senate Armed Services Committee’s version of the bill...

Former Airman Who Leaked Details of Drone Program Sentenced, Will Serve Prison Time

A former Air Force intelligence analyst has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for leaking classified information.

Biden shakes hands with Iraqi prime minister in Oval Office.

US Ending Combat Role in Iraq by End of Year

The United States will formally end its combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year, President Joe Biden announced Monday.

Frank Kendall III, President Joe Biden's nominee to be secretary of the Air Force, appears for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)

Senate Confirms Frank Kendall to Lead Air Force

Despite facing several holds during the confirmation process, senators ultimately voted to confirm Frank Kendall as the 26th...

Defense Department police officer Richard Martinez, a patrol officer with the 673d Security Forces Squadron, turns on a new body camera during a routine stop Jan. 8, 2021, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (Senior Airman Crystal A. Jenkins/U.S. Air Force)

Air Force Suspends Using Body Cameras for Its Security Personnel

The service estimates 13 units actively employed body cameras; nine had bought the equipment but had not activated them for...

Black Rifle Coffee Company aspires to help you live the life of your dreams.

Black Rifle Coffee Distances Itself from Extremists, Including Some Who Loved Their Brand

The company had to deliberately state what kind of followers wouldn't be tolerated: extremists.

Patriot Express service flight from Italy

After the Air Force Ended Rapid COVID Testing at Patriot Express Ports, Hundreds Couldn't Fly

To avoid further problems, Air Mobility Command is asking passengers to check health protection and traveler guidance

Air National Guard member prepares to board C-17 Globemaster.

Proposed 'Air and Space Guard' Would Stop Space Force from Getting its Own Component

The Senate Armed Services Committee put forward a proposal to change the name of the Air National Guard to the "Air and Space...

An airman with the 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron participates in a recapture and recover exercise in a T-41 trainer Jan. 30, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. This training helps the nuclear deterrence mission by instilling confidence in our allies that Malmstrom is a steward of nuclear weapons. (Airman 1st Class Jacob M. Thompson/U.S. Air Force)

Does the Pentagon Need a Better Plan if the 'Nuclear Football' Goes Missing?

The communications systems and codes needed to launch nuclear weapons are stowed within the briefcase, known as the "Nuclear...

shaving waiver course at Beale Air Force Base

Study Finds Beard Waivers Slow Promotion, Mostly Affecting Black Airmen

A new study has found that U.S. Air Force personnel may not be promoted as quickly as their peers if they decide to seek a...

Three U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II

The Marine Corps Just Beat the Air Force and Navy in the Latest Jet Capability Race

While the U.S. Marine Corps says its first squadron of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters is fully equipped and ready for war, the...

police officer stands at an intersection in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Some Suspected Assassins of Haitian President Received US Training, Pentagon Confirms

At least 18 men, including two who are believed to hold dual U.S.-Haitian citizenship and 15 Colombians, have been detained.

F-35A Combat Power Exercise at Hill Air Force Base

This Is How Many F-35 Fighter Jets Are Down for Engine Repair

Air Force Lt. Gen. Eric Fick, who runs the F-35 program, disclosed that his service has been the hardest hit by the shortage.

Military News

Get the Military Insider Newsletter

Get the latest on pay updates, benefit changes and award-winning military content. Right in your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice.

Thank you for subscribing!

View more newsletters on our Subscriptions page.

One last step.

Verify your free subscription by following the instructions in the email sent to:

Most Popular Military News

A Navy helicopter crashed into a forest in Virginia

Navy Helicopter Slams into Woods During Emergency Landing in Virginia

Photos show the aircraft tangled in the woods with its rotor blades twisted and broken and its nose smashed.

5 More States Make Military Retirement Tax Free

With 26 states now not taxing military retirement income, this may just help you decide where to retire.

Peter Antioho greets his son Mark to the world

Young and Dying: Veterans Are Getting Brain Cancer and Struggling to Get Benefits

A joint investigation by Military.com and Public Health Watch found that glioblastoma, while rare, has struck hundreds of...

U.S. Representative Joe Courtney at Naval Submarine Base New London

Navy Blasted as Ineffective on Capitol Hill as Budget Crisis Looms

A pair of House lawmakers say they are fed up with the Navy's inability to advocate for itself and its priorities on Capitol...

A Louisiana National Guardsman administers a COVID-19 vaccine

House Votes to Expand GI Bill Eligibility for National Guard, Reserves

The discrepancy in GI Bill eligibility has become particularly pressing for the National Guard in the last couple years.

Texas National Guard securing the border

Texas Denying Most Guard Troops at Border Chance to Help Families Suffering Hardships at Home

A review of 150 hardship requests from Texas Guard troops deployed on Gov. Greg Abbott's border mission found that the...

Latest Military Videos

Virgin Orbit Poised for Small Satellite Launch

The next launch window for Virgin Orbit's small satellite deployment begins Jan. 12, 2022, and preparations for the upcoming...

State Dept.: De-escalation Key in Ukraine Talks

State Department officials say the United States has made it clear that genuine progress" in security talks with Russia...

No Progress Seen After Russia-US Talks Over Ukraine

The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues Monday, January 11, 2022, with no...

Army News

The casket of Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II veteran, is carried at a memorial service.

Oldest WWII Veteran Remembered in Museum Service

Music and thoughtful tributes filled a portion of the National WWII Museum where family and friends gathered to remember...

World War II veteran Lawrence Brooks holds a photo of him taken in 1943

Oldest WWII Veteran to Be Remembered at Museum Service

Family and friends of a New Orleans man who was the oldest World War II veteran when he died earlier in January will gather...

Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers

Oath Keeper Militia Members Including 5 Veterans Indicted on Sedition Charges for Jan. 6 Riot

According to court documents, the group of Oath Keepers began planning to stop Biden from becoming president before a victor...

Navy News

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89)

A Close Encounter with a Chinese Aircraft Carrier Has Become a Badge of Honor for a US Navy Destroyer Crew

The operation was a testament to the "boldness" and skill of U.S. sailors, Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener said.

USS Lyndon B. Johnson leaves tugboats behind as its head out to the Atlantic Ocean

Last of New Class of Navy Warships Departs Shipyard

The ship previously left for sea trials in late August. That was the first time it made it to the Atlantic Ocean.

Navy Helicopter Slams into Woods During Emergency Landing in Virginia

Photos show the aircraft tangled in the woods with its rotor blades twisted and broken and its nose smashed.

Air Force News

Soldiers participate in a mass reenlistment on an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Range at Camp Buehring, Kuwait.

35 Incredible Photos from a Chaotic Year for the US Military

From the nation’s capital to Afghanistan, service members were asked to defend America, Americans and American ideals around...

F-16XL: Why America Didn’t Get the Best F-16

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a great aircraft. The Air Force almost had an even better version.

Airman looks into a mirror with pronouns written across the glass

Air Force Gives Permission for Use of Gender Pronouns in Email Signatures

The new guidance "promotes greater respect for and recognition of an individual's identity."

Marine Corps News

COVID-19 vaccine administered at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps Grants Two Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccine, First for Any Service

The Corps says that, to date, it has received 3,350 requests for religious exemption to the mandate.

The U.S. flag is seen lowered to half-staff at Park Semper Fi in San Clemente, Calif.

Marine Officer Blames Bad Information for Sinking Tragedy

Lt. Col. Michael J. Regner gave his account to a three-officer panel at a Board of Inquiry.

Afghan womens' soccer team at Fort Pickett

Quantico Rings Up $188 Million Bill for Afghan Refugees Housed in Tents

The cost of the housing effort reported this week by the DoD inspector general is a snapshot of Operation Allies Welcome.

Coast Guard News

Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans MH-65 helicopter crew arrive at a cruise ship.

Pilot, Passenger Presumed Dead in Louisiana Helicopter Crash

The Coast Guard coordinated the dispatch of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew and a special-purpose shallow water boat to...

U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) transits the Taiwan Strait

On the Frontline Against China, the US Coast Guard Is Taking on Missions the US Navy Can't Do

Competition with China has drawn more Pentagon resources to the Pacific, but the most visible U.S. military presence there...

An overloaded 60-foot Haitian sailing vessel Anguilla Cay, Bahamas

Coast Guard Rescues 176 Haitians from Sailboat Off Florida

The crew of the Cutter Paul Clark provided personal flotation devices to those onboard the boat.