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

David Schmitz stands on the flight line at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

F-16 Pilot's Runway Death Forces Reckoning Over Tight Flight Hours, Training Gaps

David Schmitz's tragic death underscores the inherent risks of fighter training.

Next DoD 'Gremlins' Drone-Swarming Test Coming this Fall, General Says

The Defense Department and its partners will hold the next demonstration of the highly anticipated drone swarming concept...

The MQ-25 T1 test asset refuels the Navy F/A-18.

The Navy's New Tanker Drone Just Refueled a Super Hornet Fighter Jet for the First Time

The MQ-25 Stingray drone was able to successfully attach to and refuel a Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet during a test flight.

F-16 Pilot Became Disoriented Prior to Fatal Crash, Air Force Report Finds

Capt. Durwood "Hawk" Jones of the 115th Fighter Wing out of Truax Field Air National Guard Base was instantly killed.

Lt. Col. Rob Sweet stares at his prisoner of war memorabilia.

Air Force's Last POW Retires After More Than 30 Years of Service

Air Force Lt. Col. Rob Sweet retired this week as the deputy commander of the 476th Fighter Group at Moody Air Force Base.

Air Force One refuels at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

The New Air Force One Plane May Fall a Year Behind Schedule, Air Force Says

Boeing Co. is behind schedule on two new Air Force One aircraft.

Illustration of Rocket Cargo as the fourth Vanguard program.

Military Wants to Use Rockets to Deliver Cargo Anywhere in the World in Less Than an Hour

The Air Force announced that "Rocket Cargo" will be the fourth experiment under its Vanguard program.

Vice President's Plane Malfunction Casts Light on Air Force C-32 Woes

The U.S. Air Force has no plans to replace its small fleet of Boeing 757s despite a series of high-profile breakdowns in...

Civilian-Trained Pilots May Get Leg Up in Air Force Career Through New Program

The program applies only to fixed-wing and heavy aircraft, such as C-17 Globemaster III mobility aircraft.

Tech. Sgt. Michael Walker helped save 28 people during active shooter incident.

Airman Gets Award for Saving 28 Lives During Arizona Mall Shooting

Tech. Sgt. Michael Walker was presented the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association William H. Pitsenbarger Heroism Award.

A C-17 Globemaster III taxis at Travis Air Force Base.

C-17's 'Sightseeing Tour' Over Ireland That Drew Complaints from Locals Was Pre-Approved, Base Says

The C-17 made headlines overseas after aircraft spotters noticed the massive aircraft moving through Irish airspace.

MH-139A Grey Wolf lifts off for its first combined test flight, Feb. 11, 2020 at Eglin Air Force Base

Air Force's 'Grey Wolf' Huey Replacement Helicopter Goes Unfunded in DoD Budget Request

The service will delay asking lawmakers for funding for the helicopter.

Capt. Alexander Garland inserts a floppy disk into nuclear launch code equipment.

Gadsden Flag Patch on Airman's Uniform Wasn't Authorized, Officials Say

Per OCP wear instruction, it is mandatory for airmen to wear a U.S. flag cloth patch on the right sleeve.

Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range at Dyess Air Force Base

Pentagon Eyes New Bombs for War With China, Not ISIS

Despite the service shifting more resources toward the ARRW program last year, the missile failed its first flight test a few...

Maj. Tyler McBride and Justin Lennon hold an LGBTQ+ Pride flag at Luke Air Force Base.

LGBTQ and Indigenous Focus Groups Hope to Influence Air Force Policy

INET is working to define the challenges indigenous airmen see in the ranks.

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