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

U.S. soldiers with the Utah National Guard eat a meal while on a break in Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard/Sgt. Jordan Hack)

Guard Has to Order from DC Restaurants After Food Contract Comes Up Short

The claim that Guard troops were short of meals first surfaced on social media.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.

No Longer 'Asleep at the Wheel:' Air Force to Roll Out New Electronic Warfare Strategy

The Defense Department unveiled its EMS strategic goals in October.

Privacy, Please: Air Force Wants to Add Toilet Curtain on B-52 Bomber

The U.S. Air Force is looking to add privacy curtains to its B-52 Stratofortress bombers as more women join flight crews.

An E-11A sits on the runway at Kandahar Airfield.

Engine Failure, Aircrew Error Led to Fatal E-11A Crash in Afghanistan, Air Force Says

The report released by Air Combat Command concluded that the broken blade caused the left engine to shut down automatically.

The U.S. Air Force Airman Battle Uniform.

Master Sergeant Gives Hated Air Force Tiger Stripe Uniform a Memorable Sendoff

The U.S. Air Force is approaching its sunset date for the Airman Battle Uniform, known as the ABU.

Sikorsky and Boeing released details of the DEFIANT X helicopter.

Futuristic 'Defiant X' in Running to Become Army's Future Long-Range Assault Helicopter

Sikorsky and Boeing Co. unveiled the helicopter they're proposing to be the U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.

Air Force recruiter speaks with an active-duty airman about the benefits of the Air Force Reserve.

Air Force Offers Early Outs, Pushes More Toward Reserve Amid Record-High Retention

Officials didn’t say how many airmen are eligible for these early-out programs.

Biden Has 'Not Spent a Moment' Considering Air Force One's Paint Job, Press Sec Says

In 2018, Trump sat down with CBS Evening News' anchor Jeff Glor to unveil his redesign ideas, including the new paint scheme.

Illustration of hair regulations for female Airmen.

Air Force to Allow Female Airmen to Wear Longer Braids, Ponytails

Women will also be able to wear bangs that touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes.

Here's Who's Running the Pentagon and Military Branches During Biden's First Days

David Norquist, previously the deputy defense secretary, is now the acting defense secretary, the DoD said.

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman

Capitol Police Hero and Army Vet Eugene Goodman Promoted, Escorts VP to Inauguration

Goodman is credited with leading a mob of protesters away from the Senate chambers during the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol.

President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One for a trip to New York to attend a fundraiser, Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Air Force One Set to Drop Trump Off One Last Time

The outgoing president is granted one last flight aboard the iconic military aircraft to a destination of his choice.

An airman stands in formation during a SERE Specialist Apprentice Course graduation ceremony.

After Training Changes, Air Force SERE School Sees Near-Historic Low Attrition

Typically, about half of each class washes out during the final apprentice course because of its demanding nature.

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program.

Alaska Bases Limit Alcohol Sale Hours to Curb Drinking-Related Suicides

U.S. military commanders in Alaska have ordered alcohol sales to cease after 10 p.m. on two bases .

Colorado Lawmakers Angry Over Losing to Alabama on Space Command HQ

SPACECOM, which was reactivated in August 2019, has been temporarily housed at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs.

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

Sig Sauer M18 pistols rest in simulation configuration

Air Force Announces Arrest Related to Firearm Death of Airman That Prompted M18 Probe

The news marks a major development in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances behind Lovan's death and the scrutiny...

The Little-Known Role of Jimmy Doolittle in Nagasaki Atomic Bombing

Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle famously led the first U.S. strike against the Japanese homeland during World War II, and...

Illustration by Anja Slibar for The 19th

‘No Purging on My Ship.’ She Hid an Eating Disorder and Lost Her Navy Career. It Saved Her Life

Advocates worry the military’s focus on ‘fit, not fat’ is silencing service members who struggle with their body image.

Cadets sit during the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium

Air Force Academy Details Thin on Faculty Plans After Civilian Resignations

As classes resume at the Air Force Academy for the fall semester, U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank asked the superintendent for a clear...

Police tape surrounds The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana

Army Veteran Suspected of Killing 4 People at a Montana Bar Is in Custody, Authorities Say

Michael Paul Brown, who lived next door to The Owl Bar in Anaconda, served in the Army as an armor crewman from 2001 to 2005...

Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Stout, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, does pull-ups during a workout at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

Circuit to Improve Pull-Ups: First Strength, Then Muscle Stamina

Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper body...

Latest Military Videos

US Defends Israel at Security Council Meeting

A special session of the UN Security Council on the Middle East was called Sunday as international condemnation over...

7 Members of Same Palestinian Family Killed by Israeli Strike on Southern Gaza

Seven Palestinians from the same family were killed by an Israeli strike overnight into Monday, according to a hospital...

Netanyahu Doubles Down on New Military Offensive in Gaza Despite Condemnation, AP Explains

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a new military offensive in Gaza that's more sweeping than previously...

Gaza Military Escalation Will 'Cost the Lives' of Hostages, Former Israeli Prime Minister Says

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Friday that expanding military action in Gaza will not defeat Hamas or...

Investigations and Features

In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide

Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark...

Army Capt. Jeremy Kuykendall and his wife Kate, cradle their daughter

Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight

A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...

Army News

President Donald Trump holds up a chart in front of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

'We're Going to Take Our Capital Back': Trump Calls for DC Deployments Despite Falling Crime Rates

Notably, the order's text also paves the way for more guard deployments from other states and overall increases by giving...

Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll speaks with Brig. Gen. Patrick M. Costello

Activist and Trump Confidant Seeks to Oust Army Secretary

Far-right political activist and close confidant to President Donald Trump Laura Loomer launched an unusual public attack on...

Navy News

Navy Identifies Recruit Who Died at Great Lakes Firing Range

The death was the fifth of a sailor assigned to the naval station since April.

The Little-Known Role of Jimmy Doolittle in Nagasaki Atomic Bombing

Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle famously led the first U.S. strike against the Japanese homeland during World War II, and...

Air Force News

Students in the 346 Training Squadron use schematics

Service Investigating After Airman Died During Physical Training Test in California

Airman 1st Class Syamukonka Moonga, assigned to Port Hueneme's 346th Training Squadron, died on Aug. 4 at the California...

Air Force Announces Arrest Related to Firearm Death of Airman That Prompted M18 Probe

The news marks a major development in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances behind Lovan's death and the scrutiny...

Space Force News

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Alabama) speaks to the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber.

Alabama Congressman ‘100% Sure’ US Space Command Coming to Huntsville

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Alabama) said he has been assured by President Donald Trump that U.S. Space Command is coming to...

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Brian Denaro, newly appointed U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, gives a speech

First Leader of Space Force Pacific Command Ends Tenure

The first leader of the U.S. Space Force’s Pacific command officially ended his tenure in Hawaii in a change of command...

Marine Corps News

California National Guard members are positioned at the Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles

Trial to Start on Whether Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Violated Federal Law

A federal judge in San Francisco will consider evidence and hear arguments on whether the Trump administration violated...

The entrance to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is seen in Oceanside, California.

Man Pleads Insanity in Threats to Camp Pendleton and Then-President Biden

A competency evaluation conducted after his arrest showed he suffered a “severe mental disease” that left him incompetent to...

Coast Guard News

Debris from the Titan submersible, recovered from the ocean floor near the wreck of the Titanic

Titan Sub Disaster Tied to Ignored Warnings and Weak Oversight, Coast Guard Says

The 2023 Titan submersible disaster that killed five people could have been prevented, the U.S. Coast Guard said, but...

Coast Guard Loopholes Could Be Linked to Miami Barge Crash, Maritime Experts Say

If a commercial tugboat is under 26 feet, it is subject to fewer requirements and restrictions, a retired ferry, barge and...