Pat Ryder

Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder is a U.S. Air Force officer serving as the Pentagon Press Secretary. In this role, he has addressed UAP-related matters, notably issuing a statement on the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) Historical Record Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, Volume 1, released in late February 2025. Ryder stated there was 'no verifiable evidence' of extraterrestrial technology or government reverse-engineering efforts, emphasizing that most UAP sightings were misidentifications of ordinary objects after reviewing over 70 years of records. His comments reinforced AARO's findings of no alien involvement in U.S. investigations. No personal UAP research or publications by Ryder are documented; his involvement is official DoD communication. Birth year and nationality (American) confirmed via military service; no death date as he is active.