Brian S. Eifler

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Brian S. Eifler
LTG Brian S. Eifler.jpg
Born (1968-06-30) June 30, 1968 (age 56)
Farmington Hills, Michigan
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Army
Years of service1990–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands 11th Airborne Division
United States Army Alaska
3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division
Special Troops Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Operation Uphold Democracy
Operation Iraqi Freedom
War in Afghanistan
Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Alma mater Central Michigan University (BA)
U.S. Army War College (MSS)

Brian Spencer Eifler is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the deputy chief of staff for personnel of the United States Army (G-1) since August 2024. He served as the first commanding general of the recently reactivated 11th Airborne Division and the Deputy Commander of Alaskan Command from 2021 to 2024. On 6 June 2022, USARAK reflagged to 11th Airborne Division as part of the implementation of the Army's arctic strategy. [1] [2] [3] He has also served as the Deputy Commander for Operations of the 10th Mountain Division and Operation Inherent Resolve from July 2017 to November 2018. [4] [3]

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Military career

Eifler (middle left) with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (middle right) 210724-D-TT977-0343 (51332295327).jpg
Eifler (middle left) with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (middle right)

In 1990, Eifler graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Interpersonal and Public Communication, gaining a commission as an infantry officer via the Reserve Officer's Training Corps program. [5] As part of his professional military education, he went on to graduate from the United States Army Command and General Staff College and received a master of strategic studies degree from the United States Army War College in 2012. [6]

As the commanding general of 11th Airborne Division and the Deputy Commander of Alaskan Command, Eifler plays a vital role in the implementation of the United States Arctic Strategy. [7] [8] [9]

In May 2024, Eifler was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy chief of staff for personnel of the United States Army. [10] [11]

Promotions

RankDate Confirmed by US Senate
Major General25 February 2021 [12]
Brigadier General 31 October 2017 [13]
Colonel 3 December 2009 [14]
Lieutenant Colonel 30 September 2005 [15]
Major 6 October 2000 [16]

Recent Assignments

Eifler's recent assignments include Commanding General, United States Army Alaska; Chief, Legislative Liaison, Office of the Secretary of the Army; Deputy Commanding General (Operations), 10th Mountain Division and Operation Inherent Resolve [4]

Awards and decorations

[17] [18]

Combat Infantry Badge.svg Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantry Badge.svg Expert Infantryman Badge
Ranger Tab.svg Ranger tab
Master Parachutist badge (United States).svg Master Parachutist Badge
Pathfinder Badge.jpg Pathfinder Badge
United States Army Staff Identification Badge.png Army Staff Identification Badge
75 Ranger Regiment SCSIB.png 75th Ranger Regiment CSIB
Royal Thai Army Parachutist Badge
U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit with three bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze Star ribbon.svg
Bronze Star Medal with two bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg "V" device, brass.svg Bronze oak leaf-3d.svg Bronze oak leaf-3d.svg Bronze oak leaf-3d.svg Army Commendation Medal with V device and three bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
Army Achievement Medal with two bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg Presidential Unit Citation
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Joint Meritorious Unit Award ribbon.svg
Joint Meritorious Unit Award one bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Valorous Unit Award one bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Philippines Presidential Unit Citation.png Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
National Defense Service Medal w/ one bronze service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal ribbon.svg Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Iraq Campaign Medal ribbon.svg
Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal ribbon.svg Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal ribbon.svg Humanitarian Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal ribbon.svg Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon.svg Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg Award numeral 5 golden.png Overseas Service Ribbon with a bronze award numeral 5

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    Military offices
    Preceded by Deputy Commanding General (Operations) of the 10th Mountain Division
    2017–2018
    Succeeded by
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    Preceded by Chief Legislative Liaison of the United States Army
    2018–2021
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by Commanding General of the 11th Airborne Division and Deputy Commander of the United States Alaskan Command
    2021–2024
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel of the United States Army
    2024–present
    Incumbent