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

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

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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

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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)

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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

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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.

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