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]
Patrick S. Ryder | |
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| Department of Defense Press Secretary | |
| Assumed office August 4, 2022 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | John Kirby |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Amy Ryder |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (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.[2]
Dates of promotion
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Second Lieutenant
2 May 1992 |
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First Lieutenant
8 September 1994 |
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Captain
8 September 1996 |
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Major
1 March 2003 |
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Lieutenant Colonel
1 March 2008 |
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Colonel
1 June 2014 |
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Brigadier General
5 August 2020 |
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Major General
5 December 2023 |
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c d "Major General Patrick S. Ryder". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ "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.
External links
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