Patrick S. Ryder
Patrick S. Ryder | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Department of Defense Press Secretary | |
| In office August 4, 2022 – January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | John Kirby |
| Succeeded by | Sean Parnell |
| 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) |
Patrick S. Ryder is an American military officer and United States Air Force major general who served as the Pentagon Press Secretary, appointed August 4, 2022.
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.
In March 2023, Ryder was nominated for promotion to major general. On 5 December 2023, he was promoted to that position.