#46 Ryder on Public Affairs

<p>During this episode, US Air Force <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/brig-gen-patrick-ryder-72952a6/">Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder</a> discusses the evolution of military public affairs, media relations, and strategic communications. Our discussion covers how public affairs integrates with other information related capabilities, partnerships with other agencies, and trust in media.</p> <p><a href= "https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-46"> <strong>Link to full show notes</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Guest Bio</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/2190271/brigadier-general-patrick-s-ryder/">Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder</a> is the Director of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. In addition to advising the Secretary, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Chief of Space Operations on Public Affairs matters, he is responsible for developing and executing global communication processes to build understanding and support for the Air Force and Space Force. He provides guidance and support for nearly 4,500 active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and civilians in their mission to broadcast internal Air Force and Space Force information, conduct community and media relations, plan and synchronize Department of the Air Force communication efforts, and execute security review programs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brig. Gen. Ryder was commissioned in 1992 through the Air Force ROTC program at the University of Florida in Gainesville. His staff assignments include serving as the Special Assistant for Public Affairs to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Director of Public Affairs for U.S. Central Command, Director of Media Operations for the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs, and Director of Public Affairs for the Office of Defense Representative-Pakistan. During his career, Brig. Gen. Ry