Patrick S. Ryder
Patrick S. Ryder is an American military officer and United States Air Force brigadier general who has served as the Pentagon Press Secretary since August 4, 2022.[1][2]
Patrick S. Ryder | |
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| Pentagon Press Secretary | |
| Assumed office August 4, 2022 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Secretary | Lloyd Austin |
| Deputy | Sabrina Singh |
| Preceded by | John Kirby |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Awards |  Defense Superior Service Medal (2) |
Commissioned via AFROTC from the University of Florida in 1992, Ryder 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
- "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.
- "Brigadier General Patrick S. Ryder". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- "PN456 — Air Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
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