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]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Major General Brian S. Eifler - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil. Retrieved 2022-08-04.