Quick Info
| Profession | Assistant Press Secretary, U.S. Department of Defense |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/09/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Rockwall, Texas |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Riley Podleski
13/04/2026
Riley Podleski was featured in coverage of a Department of War post about tensions with Iran after an on-screen typo in the graphic drew widespread attention online. The mistake, which misspelled "Press Secretary" as "Press Secary," became the focus of ridicule after the post spread widely and attracted heavy engagement.
09/04/2026
Podleski appeared in Pentagon footage delivering remarks for the Department of War's weekly situation report. The image confirmed her active role in the department's communications work during 2026.
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Career
| U.S. Department of Defense | Assistant Press Secretary (June 2025 – Present) |
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| City of Aubrey, Texas | Assistant to the City Manager (Feb 2024 – Feb 2025) |
| MLJ Events & Design | Director of Communications (Mar 2022 – Apr 2024) |
| U.S. Department of War | Assistant Press Secretary (June 2025 – Present) |
| Executive Director for Strategic Engagement & Communications Director | United States Department of War (June 2026 – Present) |
| Acting Deputy Press Secretary | United States Department of War (June 2025 – Present) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sworn in ceremonially on July 15, 2025, at the Pentagon. | |
| 2. Skills include Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, public relations, crisis messaging, and political branding. | |
| 3. Associated with conservative values and Liberty University mission. | |
| 4. Hometown: Rockwall, Texas. |
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