Brian S. Eifler
Brian S. Eifler | |
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| Born | June 30, 1968 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 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]
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.[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
[edit]| 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] |
Recent Assignments
[edit]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
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References
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- ^ "Army Reactivates 11th Airborne Division in Alaska". www.nationaldefensemagazine.org. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ 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
- ^ a b staff, Army Times (2021-07-19). "Army Alaska gets new two-star commander". Army Times. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ a b "Major General Brian S. Eifler - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Military Science and Leadership Alumni by Year | Military Science and Leadership". CMichSitefinity. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Tribute to Major General Brian S. Eifler – Congressional Record" (PDF). 15 June 2021.
- ^ South, Todd (2021-12-09). "Army sketches out plan for an Arctic brigade combat team". Army Times. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "Army announces release of Arctic Strategy". www.army.mil. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ Eifler, Brian (2021-10-28). "THE ARCTIC COLD WAR: COMPETITION AND DETERRENCE AT OUR NORTHERN DOORSTEP". War Room - U.S. Army War College. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "PN1758 — Maj. Gen. Brian S. Eifler — Army". U.S. Congress. 2024-05-14.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 2024-05-17.
- ^ 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". 2022-08-04. Archived from the original on 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ 11th Airborne Division and U.S. Army Alaska, Leadership, MG Brian Eifler Official Portrait, last accessed 11 September 2022
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