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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U.S. Air Force basic military graduation and coining ceremony is held June 4, 2020 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

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Gen. CQ Brown Jr prepares for a cargo air drop mission on a C-17 Globemaster III.

'Only African American in the Room:' Next Air Force Chief of Staff Speaks Out on Racism in Ranks

Brown described his experience as "living in two worlds," with some questioning whether he even belonged in the ranks.

Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman displays his insignia during a presentation of the U.S. Space Force flag in the Oval Office.

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FILE -- An F-35A operates during a combat exercise at Hill Air Force Base.

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The pilot was able to evacuate the aircraft "and is undergoing a routine medical evaluation."

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The Air Force painted the Washington Nationals baseball team's "curly W" logo on the tail of a "D" training model F-16.

Staff Sgt. Johnathan Randall smiles during a ceremony after receiving the Bronze Star Medal.

Airman Awarded Bronze Star for Providing Care to More than 600 Casualties in ISIS Fight

An Air Force surgical technician has been awarded the Bronze Star for providing care for more than 600 combat casualties.

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Rockwell speaks during an investiture ceremony on Joint Base Andrews.

Top Air Force Lawyer Calls for Proposals on Improving Racial Disparity in Military Justice

Rockwell said the request is a crucial step to "break down barriers and promote conversation and productive debate."

Three pilots flew over Western New York to honor frontline workers during the Covid-19 crisis.

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200 pilots have chosen to stay in the Air Force as major airlines operate in a limited capacity during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Airmen check over the first MQ-9 Reaper to be transported through ferry flight on Holloman AFB.

Air Force Begins Search for Next Hunter-Killer Drone

The U.S. Air Force is asking companies to submit ideas for a next-generation hunter-killer drone to replace the MQ-9 Reaper

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright.

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Wright was the first member of senior military leadership to speak out publicly following the May 25 death of George Floyd.

The 421st Fighter Squadron arrived at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

Air Force F-35s from Hill AFB Deploy to Middle East for 3rd Time in 12 Months

Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing and reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing have deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base.

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