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.
List of promotion, awards and decorations PromotionsSecond Lieutenant 2 May 1992First Lieutenant 8 September 1994Captain 8 September 1996Major 1 March 2003Lieutenant Colonel 1 March 2008Colonel 1 June 2014Brigadier General 5 August 2020Major General 5 December 2023Awards and decorationsAir Force Distinguished Service MedalDefense Distinguished Service MedalMeritorious Service MedalJoint Service Commendation MedalAir Force Commendation MedalAir Force Achievement MedalIdentification badges Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge Headquarters Air Force Badge
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