Patrick S. Ryder

For the former Australian rules footballer, see Paddy Ryder.

Patrick S. Ryder
Official portrait, 2024
Department of Defense Press Secretary
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byJohn Kirby
Personal details
SpouseAmy Ryder
Education
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1992–present
RankMajor General
Battles/wars
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)

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] On 5 December 2023, he was promoted to that position.[2]

  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 c "Major General Patrick S. Ryder". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  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.