Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Talks to Media | July 23, 2024.

Watch as Pentagon Press Secretary, Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, addresses the media on July 23, 2024, providing updates and insights on important national security matters. Stay informed with the latest information straight from the source.
As we announced yesterday, Secretary Austin will depart this Friday for a trip to both Japan and the Philippines. This will be his 11th visit to the Indo-Pacific region as Secretary of Defense.
In Tokyo, the Secretary will participate in the 2024 US-Japan Security Consultative Committee and a historic trilateral ministerial meeting with Japan and South Korea. He'll also meet with senior Japanese officials.
In Manila, Secretary Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will participate in the fourth US Philippines two plus two ministerial dialogue with their Philippine counterparts. The trip underscores the US commitment to strengthening alliances in the Indo-Pacific region for peace and stability. And following his return from the Indo-Pacific, Secretary Austin and Secretary Blinken will host their Australian counterparts in Annapolis, Maryland on August 6, for the 2024 Australia US ministerial consultations.
We'll have much more to provide on the Secretary's upcoming trip and the Australia-US ministerial consultations in the near future. Separately, Secretary Austin hosted Estonian Minister of Defense, Hanno Pevkur, here at the Pentagon earlier today to discuss a range of regional and bilateral issues. The discussions underscore the importance of maintaining NATO alliance unity and countering Russian aggression in Ukraine.
The two leaders also emphasized the need to strengthen NATO's credible deterrence and defense, highlighting the importance of continued joint exercises to enhance interoperability and efficiency between military forces. Additionally, they discussed the US commitment to a persistent rotational presence in the Baltics, increased defense production to support Ukraine and replenish allied munitions and equipment stocks, and the outcomes of the recent Washington NATO summit. A readout of the meeting will be posted to the DOD website.
Secretary Austin also spoke by phone today with Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Rustam Umarov. During the call, the secretary reaffirmed the unwavering support of the United States for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. The two leaders also discussed the outcomes of the NATO summit in Washington and the steps allies are taking to support Ukraine. Minister Umarov provided Secretary Austin an update of dynamics on the ground in Ukraine as Ukraine's forces bravely continue to fight Russian aggression. A readout will be posted to defense.gov later today.
And finally, the 2024 US-Iraq Joint Security Cooperation dialog concludes today after two days of senior level working group meetings and dialog exchange focused on both nations' commitment to strengthening our important bilateral strategic relationship. Secretary Austin will host Iraqi Minister of Defense, Thabit Al-Abbasi in the Pentagon this afternoon to discuss the US-Iraq bilateral defense relationship and the efforts of the Joint Security Cooperation Dialog and Higher Military Commission. We'll provide readouts of both of these as soon as they become available. And with that, glad to take your questions. I know we've got AP on the phone, so we'll go to Tara Copp.
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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder briefs the news media at the Pentagon.
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Great job General

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Push The Button Pat!

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"*God Bless Everyone Take Care All Long Lives 100 years and above all*"

[@zachthayer]

Gen Ryder saluted

[@LinnieAbreu]

Every peace loving country in the world should be in one goal of peace instability walk for and a routational collective research for maintaining equal balance fair treatment in every member countries wether big or small country,

[@ajent8378]

👍🏼 general pat Ryder🤝

[@zachthayer]

Your highness it is your intelligence is why I don't over time and your character that makes it a issue. A happy even physically

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GOD BLESSED YOU... WORLD PEACE

[@esp69rs]

11:25 who the heck is that on the left? Do u see that? Roger

[@DebraHahn-o8m]

Would like to know what happened to our stand with Israel, wow what a lack of support on on our behalf.

[@davidl.7317]

I cannot believe how stupid these so called "reporters" questions are. Have any them studied journalism or geopolitics?

[@elijahmashter9587]

Thank you Pat

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Bravo Maj.Gen Pat Ryder.

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One day, reports will find out ISIS is Israel secret intelligence service.

[@zachthayer]

May the 46th president order him in view of the state

[@ninemoonplanet]

What's going on with the F-16s? They've been promised multiple times for Ukraine and those aircraft are STILL not there? Who or what is holding them back? APC support is STILL not showing up. Looks like I have to put some very pointed questions, pressure on my federal politicians. Lives are at stake. 😠 If you make a promise, KEEP it. 🇺🇦🔱

[@hamish1309]

Drip feed. Everyone knows.

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The conditions have to be met first on the battle ground. Then watch the entrance...

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We (Canadians) are and have been bring a great deal of Mats up to Inovic.

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❤❤❤❤

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Antarctica

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Putins 'New world Order' isn't working out in Russia's favor...at all... They are weaker than ever 😂😂

[@davidl.7317]

That is quite the understatement. Elon must be pissed.

[@tombayless9759]

Lies

[@marvinmartinez5552]

He, don't humbe me!

[@michaelanderson3096]

I wonder how Generals vote ???

[@MoneyMSong-b5w]

Now, Russia gave US a reason to take over CUBA.

[@BoxcarWillie42]

Russia take over Cuba, eh? Not before China takes over Russia .

[@jasonteddy5302]

Same respect for the liberty to give a fair and honest open assesment . Sir.. you will not lose your post nor rank as long as you can clear the polygraph test.. be honest.. you do not have to divulge techincals and specifics, just be honest.. and if you would remember your not here to suck either parites politcal rectal orficace .. And a personal about the polygrpah, would the press release writer also be willing and be put to the polgraph, I mean. Some of this is confidence building for the nation and troops, some of it is well known total horse shyt if even that high quality manuer being spread to appease you apparent political party influencers... so, a warning do not fcking pander to them nor to those of other nations.

[@zachthayer]

Qatar is requested...DPNK is preferred if the GOP nominee is elected

[@ThomasReilly-u9b]

Is it not obvious that Russia and China are both looking to have the north west passage being made international and not Canadian for their own prosperity?

[@hamish1309]

International means for everyone.

[@ThomasReilly-u9b]

@@hamish1309 exactly

[@AquitaineIronOak]

In the court on the force living next door

[@social.media.command]

Thank you for your report.

[@JaimeGerman-vc5ut]

Iraq police and military should be able to take care of their own problems

[@jasonteddy5302]

Is Mss Harris Capeable.. what are your and the Joint Chiefs honest assements as well as those on the current and former president ..

[@davidl.7317]

😂😂😂 You are quite the fool.

[@jasonteddy5302]

Only to tell the truth. The lies we do not ask for.

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[@dawnfreedom2024]

where arethe F16 for Ukraine? taking your time? like we have the luxury to wait..... by now we all know USA does not want Ukraine to win..... it could not be more obvious..... shame

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United States President Tipton 02/21/1994 with Vice President Mike Pence of our Shared presidency

[@ThomasReilly-u9b]

Dempster highway

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🙏

[@hardeepchaudhary893]

Every time American forces get active in West Asia the terrorist groups also get more active so I think American forces should leave West Asia and leave them to their fate and America should only go to West Asia for business

[@esp69rs]

18m identity yourself

[@garizonmann1284]

Because of Japan rapid and serious initiative to get involved on WPS while other's just do the talking blah blah on social media news etc, now come along to steal the show a pen4tagon fullbird gen etc

[@mattpesh4848]

Failure to act acts of war

[@Leonardo-jh6hg]

A vote for Trump is a vote for Putin

[@elijahmashter9587]

Than vote RFK, because a vote for Kamala is a vote for satan himself

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Paid troll are sad lonely people....why spread disinformation and hate ....you should be reported.....you will be flagged

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Love 😜😘♥️🔥💎🦁🤟

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Did

[@zachthayer]

Bye, the house of silla rules of combat. I am requesting you not, and Gen halloween will be requested, uncle if you due..contact shin y lin and ask why..

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This is more lies

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[@AquitaineIronOak]

Cqd

[@Love.life.ashigzoya]

General you have been defeated by Russians accept and be forthright. Maj Gen Indian Army

[@AriaEdry]

What are you talking about? Ridiculous statement.

[@timothycoleman8916]

Sit the crack pipe down.

[@lestermarshall6501]

Can you see Red Square from your location or do you spend too much time under Putin's desk?

[@YuriyFITSAK]

Becu te natovsciy