Patrick S. Ryder | |
Office: | Department of Defense Press Secretary |
President: | Joe Biden |
Predecessor: | John Kirby |
Branch: | United States Air Force |
Serviceyears: | 1992–present |
Rank: | Major General |
Battles: | |
Mawards: | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) |
Education: | |
Spouse: | Amy Ryder |
Patrick S. Ryder is an American military officer and United States Air Force major general who has been serving 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] In 5 December 2023, he was promoted to that position.
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