Patrick S. Ryder

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.^[1][2][3]

PresidentJoe Biden

Preceded byJohn Kirby

Succeeded bySean Parnell

SpouseAmy Ryder

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Patrick S. Ryder
Official portrait, 2024
Department of Defense Press Secretary
In office August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04) – January 20, 2025
President	Joe Biden
Preceded by	John Kirby
Succeeded by	Sean Parnell
Personal details
Spouse	Amy Ryder
Education	University of Florida (BS) Bowie State University (MA) Joint Military Intelligence College (MS) National Defense University (MS)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Years of service	1992–present
Rank	Major General
Battles/wars	Yugoslav Wars Operation Joint Endeavor Kosovo War Operation Allied Force Operation Deliberate Force Global War on Terror Iraq War Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal (2)

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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.^[4][5] On 5 December 2023, he was promoted to that position.^[2]