Army’s Eifler Nominated for Operations Post at Pentagon G-3/5/7
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Army’s Eifler Nominated for Operations Post at Pentagon G-3/5/7

Lt. Gen. Brian S. Eifler, the Army's current personnel chief, would move to lead operations, plans and training as deputy chief of staff, G-3/5/7, if the Senate confirms him.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 16, 2026, 12:43 PM ET

The Army nominated Lt. Gen. Brian S. Eifler to lead its operations and planning directorate at the Pentagon.