| Brian S. Eifler | |
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| Born | (1968-06-30) 30 June 1968 (age 56) Farmington Hills, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1990–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 (born 30 June 1968) 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. 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.
Military career
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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 Officers' Training Corps program. 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.
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.
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.
Promotions
| Rank | Date Confirmed by US Senate |
|---|---|
| Major General | 25 February 2021 |
| Brigadier General | 31 October 2017 |
| Colonel | 3 December 2009 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 30 September 2005 |
| Major | 6 October 2000 |
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
Awards and decorations
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References
- "Army Reactivates 11th Airborne Division in Alaska". www.nationaldefensemagazine.org. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- 11th Airborne Division Change of Command Ceremony, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, by PFC Rayonne Bissant (5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment0, dated 27 June 2024, last accessed 30 June 2024
- ^ staff, Army Times (19 July 2021). "Army Alaska gets new two-star commander". Army Times. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "Major General Brian S. Eifler - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- "Military Science and Leadership Alumni by Year | Military Science and Leadership". CMichSitefinity. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- "Tribute to Major General Brian S. Eifler – Congressional Record" (PDF). 15 June 2021.
- South, Todd (9 December 2021). "Army sketches out plan for an Arctic brigade combat team". Army Times. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- "Army announces release of Arctic Strategy". www.army.mil. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- Eifler, Brian (28 October 2021). "THE ARCTIC COLD WAR: COMPETITION AND DETERRENCE AT OUR NORTHERN DOORSTEP". War Room - U.S. Army War College. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- "PN1758 — Maj. Gen. Brian S. Eifler — Army". U.S. Congress. 14 May 2024.
- "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 17 May 2024.
- PN43 - 24 nominees for Army, 117th Congress (2021-2022), PN43, 117th Cong. (2021), http://www.congress.gov/ .
- PN1116-1 - 41 nominees for Army, 115th Congress (2017-2018), PN1116-1, 115th Cong. (2017), http://www.congress.gov/ .
- PN1175 - 212 nominees for Army, 111th Congress (2009-2010), PN1175, 111th Cong. (2009), http://www.congress.gov/ .
- PN888 - 882 nominees for Army, 109th Congress (2005-2006), PN888, 109th Cong. (2005), http://www.congress.gov/ .
- "PN1247 - 1,747 nominees for Army, 106th Congress (1999-2000)." Congress.gov, Library of Congress, 6 October 2000, http://www.congress.gov/ .
- "USARAK Commanding General". 4 August 2022. Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- 11th Airborne Division and U.S. Army Alaska, Leadership, MG Brian Eifler Official Portrait, last accessed 11 September 2022
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byXavier Brunson | Deputy Commanding General (Operations) of the 10th Mountain Division 2017–2018 |
Succeeded by??? |
| Preceded byBrian E. Winski | Chief Legislative Liaison of the United States Army 2018–2021 |
Succeeded byTrevor J. Bredenkamp |
| Preceded byJoseph R. Calloway | Commanding General of the 11th Airborne Division and Deputy Commander of the United States Alaskan Command 2021–2024 |
Succeeded byJoseph E. Hilbert |
| Preceded byDouglas Stitt | Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel of the United States Army 2024–present |
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