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. Space Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, watches a presentation

Space National Guard Proposal Headed to Congress Soon, Top Leaders Say

The Pentagon is nearing a decision on whether it should create a Space Force National Guard to supplement the newest military...

Air Force Research Laboratory’s Tactical High-power Operational Responder, or THOR

Air Force's THOR Microwave Weapon Instantly Ends Enemy Drone Attack in New Video

The service published a video showing how its THOR directed-energy system uses powerful microwaves to take out incoming...

David Schmitz with Valerie and their dog on the flight line at Holloman.

The Air Force Knew It Had an Ejection Seat Problem, But Didn't Speed Up a Fix. Then a Pilot Died

And his widow fears that another pilot may suffer the same fate.

A T-7A Redhawk hits the afterburners in an illustration by Boeing. Courtesy of Boeing Co.

New T-7 Red Hawk Trainer Faces Delays over Parts Shortages, Testing

The Air Force had planned to ask for $206 million next year for development on T-7, but will ask for just $189 million...

A F-16 receives fuel from a KC-46 Pegasus.

Air Force Kicks Off Search for New Refueling Tanker Amid KC-46 Woes

The Air Force announced plans to buy between 140 to 160 "KC-Y" commercial derivative tankers at a rate of 12 to 15 aircraft...

The Air Force Is Developing Bird-Like Microdrones with Flapping Wings

Military microdrones that can flap their wings and change their wingbeat mid-flight could soon be coming to a future...

Some Airmen Can Now Wear Coveralls After Policy Change

The U.S. Air Force has approved a maintenance duty uniform, typically referred to as coveralls, for specific career fields.

Reality Winner’s U.S. Air Force basic training graduation photo.

Air Force Vet Reality Winner Freed from Prison After 4 Years, Attorney Says

Winner's attorney posted a statement on Twitter announcing that she is now in the residential reentry process.

#FreeRealityWinner: Behind the Growing Push to Pardon an Imprisoned Air Force Vet

In 2018, Winner was found guilty of violating the 1917 U.S. Espionage Act and sentenced to more than five years in prison.

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.

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

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins testifies

VA to Give Veterans One-Year Authorizations to Seek Care from Private Providers in 30 Specialties

The move allows veterans to get 12 months of private treatment without having to request a reauthorization.

Air Force Investigating After Security Forces Kill Civilian Who Crashed into Arizona Base Gate

An airman from the base's Security Forces Squadron "shot and fatally injured" the civilian after several of the troops used...

Broken Altimeter, Ignored Warnings: Hearings Reveal What Went Wrong in DC Crash that Killed 67

Over three days of sometimes contentious hearings this week, the National Transportation Safety Board interrogated Federal...

Sen. Richard Blumenthal talks to reporters

Senators Seek Answers on Hawaii Veteran Ordered to Self-Deport

U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut have sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem...

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart perform at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casinos' Hard Rock Live

Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson Rock On: ‘Our Military Upbringing Helped Us in Many Ways’

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart have never served in any branch of the military. But the...

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen speaks to the media

Former US Soldier Suspected of Killing 4 in Montana Remains at Large

The former U.S. soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar was still at large early Sunday and may be armed...

Latest Military Videos

Weary Palestinians Carry Aid from Israeli- and US-Backed Distribution Site Near Where 8 Reported Killed

Witnesses and hospitals said Israeli troops opened fire Monday morning toward crowds of Palestinians trying to reach a food...

Indiana Military Base Selected to House Detained Migrants

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says bases in Indiana and New Jersey can house detained immigrants without affecting military readiness...

Mississippi Monkey Sanctuary Helps Veterans Cope with PTSD

In the embrace of a cheerfully chittering spider monkey, a military veteran with post traumatic stress disorder finds peace...

Former US Soldier Suspected of Killing 4 in Montana Remains at Large

Authorities say a former U.S. soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar is still at large...

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

Senators Seek Answers on Hawaii Veteran Ordered to Self-Deport

U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut have sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem...

Broken Altimeter, Ignored Warnings: Hearings Reveal What Went Wrong in DC Crash that Killed 67

Over three days of sometimes contentious hearings this week, the National Transportation Safety Board interrogated Federal...

Navy News

Adm. Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, delivers remarks

Navy Leader Confirmed by Senate After Half-Year Vacancy

After nearly half a year without a Senate-confirmed uniformed leader, the Navy has a new top admiral.

The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams prepares to depart at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., for its May 2, 2006, maiden voyage with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group.

Virginia Senators Seek Answers from Navy in Death of Norfolk-Based Sailor

Seaman Angelina Resendiz went missing around May 30; her body was found 10 days later.

Air Force News

Air Force Investigating After Security Forces Kill Civilian Who Crashed into Arizona Base Gate

An airman from the base's Security Forces Squadron "shot and fatally injured" the civilian after several of the troops used...

Combat Arms Training and Maintenance students learn how to properly handle M18 pistols at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Air Force Conducting Service-Wide Inspections of Sig Sauer M18 Pistol After Airman's Death

The entire Air Force is doing a service-wide inspection of the M18 handgun after a Security Forces airman suddenly died last...

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

Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson Rock On: ‘Our Military Upbringing Helped Us in Many Ways’

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart have never served in any branch of the military. But the...

A folded American flag, flown aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer

Marine Sergeant Dies After Collapsing During Fitness Test in Florida

A Marine sergeant on reserve duty died after he collapsed during a physical fitness test in Florida last month, according 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...