# 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. 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

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

* 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