Introduction
Brian Spencer Eifler is a United States Army Major General currently serving as the commanding general of the 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. 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 Officer's 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.
Promotions
| Rank | Date Confirmed by US Senate |
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| 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 |
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| 75th Ranger Regiment CSIB |
| Royal Thai Army Parachutist Badge |
| Army Distinguished Service Medal |
| Defense Superior Service Medal |
| Army Commendation Medal with V device and three bronze Oak Leaf Clusters |
| Presidential Unit Citation |
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| Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
| Afghanistan Campaign Medal |
| 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 |
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