Brian S. Eifler

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.^[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]

Brian S. Eifler
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)

Military career

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 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

Rank	Date Confirmed by US Senate
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

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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Combat Infantryman Badge

Expert Infantryman Badge

Ranger tab

Master Parachutist Badge

Pathfinder Badge

Army Staff Identification Badge

75th Ranger Regiment CSIB

Royal Thai Army Parachutist Badge

Army Distinguished Service Medal

Defense Superior Service Medal

Legion of Merit with three bronze Oak Leaf Clusters

Bronze Star Medal with two bronze Oak Leaf Clusters

Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Army Commendation Medal with V device and three bronze Oak Leaf Clusters

Army Achievement Medal with two bronze Oak Leaf Clusters

Presidential Unit Citation

Joint Meritorious Unit Award one bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Valorous Unit Award one bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation

National Defense Service Medal w/ one bronze service star

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars

Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Korea Defense Service Medal

Humanitarian Service Medal

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Service Ribbon with a bronze award numeral 5

References

1. "Army Reactivates 11th Airborne Division in Alaska". www.nationaldefensemagazine.org. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
2. 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
3. staff, Army Times (19 July 2021). "Army Alaska gets new two-star commander". Army Times. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
4. "Major General Brian S. Eifler - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
5. "Military Science and Leadership Alumni by Year | Military Science and Leadership". CMichSitefinity. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
6. "Tribute to Major General Brian S. Eifler – Congressional Record" (PDF). 15 June 2021.
7. South, Todd (9 December 2021). "Army sketches out plan for an Arctic brigade combat team". Army Times. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
8. "Army announces release of Arctic Strategy". www.army.mil. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
9. 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.
10. "PN1758 — Maj. Gen. Brian S. Eifler — Army". U.S. Congress. 14 May 2024.
11. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 17 May 2024.
12. PN43 - 24 nominees for Army, 117th Congress (2021-2022), PN43, 117th Cong. (2021), http://www.congress.gov/ .
13. PN1116-1 - 41 nominees for Army, 115th Congress (2017-2018), PN1116-1, 115th Cong. (2017), http://www.congress.gov/ .
14. PN1175 - 212 nominees for Army, 111th Congress (2009-2010), PN1175, 111th Cong. (2009), http://www.congress.gov/ .
15. PN888 - 882 nominees for Army, 109th Congress (2005-2006), PN888, 109th Cong. (2005), http://www.congress.gov/ .
16. "PN1247 - 1,747 nominees for Army, 106th Congress (1999-2000)." Congress.gov, Library of Congress, 6 October 2000, http://www.congress.gov/ .
17. "USARAK Commanding General". 4 August 2022. Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
18. 11th Airborne Division and U.S. Army Alaska, Leadership, MG Brian Eifler Official Portrait, last accessed 11 September 2022

Military offices
Preceded by Xavier Brunson	Deputy Commanding General (Operations) of the 10th Mountain Division 2017–2018	Succeeded by ???
Preceded by Brian E. Winski	Chief Legislative Liaison of the United States Army 2018–2021	Succeeded by Trevor J. Bredenkamp
Preceded by Joseph R. Calloway	Commanding General of the 11th Airborne Division and Deputy Commander of the United States Alaskan Command 2021–2024	Succeeded by Joseph E. Hilbert
Preceded by Douglas Stitt	Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel of the United States Army 2024–present	Incumbent