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Gary Warner

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As seen in: Stars and Stripes, The New York Times, Flipboard, The Seattle Times, Military.com, The Oregonian, Orlando Sentinel, The Orange County Register, Anchorage Daily News, Dayton Daily News, Government Technology and
Covers:  Military, defense industries, breaking news, the impact of politics on the military, history and travel.
Doesn't Cover: While I will write on topics where military and business intersect, I don't write about specific industries, products or businesses.
Pacific Northwest reporter for Stars and Stripes as of August 2023. Former Pittsburgh Press, OC Register, EO Media Group.

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Gary Warner’s Biography

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I cover the military in the Pacific Northwest for Stars and Stripes, the editorially independent military publication under the Department of Defense. I'm currently based in Eugene, Oregon, with plans to relocate to the Puget Sound area by January 2024.
I started my career on the other side of the political fence as the press secretary for the California State Senate Judiciary Committee in Sacramento.
I moved to journalism, working as State Capital Bureau Chief of The Pittsburgh Press in Penns…

Gary Warner’s Journalist Portfolio

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Navy's 2025 budget proposal slows future attack sub, fighter jet purchases to focus on warfightin...

Navy's 2025 budget proposal slows future attack sub, fighter jet purchases to focus on warfightin...

The Navy will cut its purchase of Virginia-class submarines and F-35C Lightning II carrier-based fighter jets…

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Army doctor at Lewis-McChord faces 23 charges that include sexual abuse

Army doctor at Lewis-McChord faces 23 charges that include sexual abuse

An Army doctor at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., was charged this week in up to 23 incidents of sexual assa…

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Democrats in blame game over Oregon congressional loss

Democrats in blame game over Oregon congressional loss

Who lost Oregon's 5th Congressional District? It's the question ricocheting around the state, in social med…

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Historic Oregon election topped by tight governor's race

Historic Oregon election topped by tight governor's race

The results of a major Republican push to alter the Democratic dominance of Oregon politics was taking shape …

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Political Notebook: Flurries of ballots, snow, and $60 million as election nears end

Political Notebook: Flurries of ballots, snow, and $60 million as election nears end

With Election Day two weeks away, the top trio running for Oregon governor have stormed past the $60 million …

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3 candidates for governor differ sharply in Bend debate

3 candidates for governor differ sharply in Bend debate

The three top candidates for governor engaged in a sharp, rapid-fire debate in Bend on Tuesday, dipping into …

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Articles

Jet and helicopter drones touted as advances in use of ‘loyal wingman’ for Air Force

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| Dayton Daily News Verified
An illustration of Thunder tiltrotor drone that could be used as a wingman by crewed aircraft. A possible commercial version that could be used as an uncrewed cargo aircraft or air taxi is also under development. The Air Force and defense contractors are touting aircraft and helmet developments that could become components in a “loyal wingman” system allowing pilots to control uncrewed drones paired with crewed warplanes in combat.
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Lockheed Martin says it will build new, half-price Patriot missile

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| Stars and Stripes Verified
The Patriot Advanced Capability Effector, or PAC-3ACE, is a lower-cost version of the air defense missile used in the Iran and Ukraine conflicts. (Lockheed Martin) Lockheed Martin has unveiled a cheaper Patriot missile that would help the U.S. and Ukraine combat supply shortages and unsustainable costs. The air defense interceptor would cost less than half of the nearly $5 million for the current model, the company said.
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USS Springfield arrives at its new San Diego homeport from Guam

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Capt. Phillip Sylvia Jr., the commander of Submarine Squadron, observes from the pier as Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield arrives at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, its new homeport, on July 21, 2026. (Rashan Jefferson/U.S. Navy) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield arrived this week at its new homeport of Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego from its former home at Naval Base Guam.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Covering Pennsylvania politics in Harrisburg for the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, then going to the Pittsburgh Press ASAP.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. I took typing in jr. high. I was in the last Columbia J-School class taught on typewriters. I owned a great blue IBM Selectric

How is social media changing news?

Destroyed it, then erased the idea of even trying for objectivity. Creating a maelstrom of angry noise in its place.

Awards

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2022 - Breaking News

First place, Breaking News, SPJ Northwest Awards. Part of Bend Bulletin team covering attempted mass shooting at Bend shopping center. I wrote about the AR-15 semiautomatic rifle used by gunman.

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American Legion Award

2018 - Journalism

For the best coverage of military and veterans issues by a journalist in the state of Oregon.

Association of Surfing Professionals

2001 - Best Newspaper Coverage of Surfing

For coverage of the 2000 professional surfing season, especially the series "On the Bubble," chronicling the year of pro surfer Pat O'Connell.

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Lowell Thomas Awards

2012 - Best Newspaper Travel Section

Awarded by the Society of American Travel Writers ten times to The Orange County Register between 1994 and 2014, when Gary Warner was Travel Editor.

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