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Brian S. Eifler | |
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Born | Farmington Hills, Michigan | June 30, 1968
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1990–Present |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 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 Major General who served as the first commanding general of the recently reactivated 11th Airborne Division and the Deputy Commander of Alaskan Command. He assumed command of United States Army Alaska (USARAK) on 21 July 2021. 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]
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]
Rank | Date Confirmed by US Senate |
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Major General | 25 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] |
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]
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