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Patrick S. Ryder
Department of Defense Press Secretary
Assumed office
August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)
President Joe Biden
Preceded by John Kirby
Personal details
SpouseAmy Ryder
Education
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1992–present
Rank Major General
Battles/wars
Awards Defense Superior Service Medal (2)

Patrick S. Ryder is an American military officer and United States Air Force major general who has served as the Pentagon Press Secretary since August 4, 2022. [1] [2]

Ryder commissioned through AFROTC from the University of Florida in 1992 and has almost 30 years of service as a communications and public affairs officer. [2]

In March 2023, Ryder was nominated for promotion to major general. [3] [4]

References

  1. ^ "Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Naming of USAF Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder as the Next Pentagon Press Secretary". U.S. Department of Defense. August 4, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Brigadier General Patrick S. Ryder". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  3. ^ "PN456 — Air Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  4. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.

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Preceded by Director of Public Affairs of the United States Air Force
2020–2022 		Succeeded by
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Preceded by Pentagon Press Secretary
2022–present 		Incumbent
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