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AUSA’s Noon Report webinar series features presentations by senior Army leaders responsible for key programs and initiatives, as well as contemporary military authors who weave together the past, present and future story of the United States Army. Please join us Wednesday, 18 June, at 12:00 PM EDT to hear a presentation by LTG Brian Eifler, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1.

When
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 · 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Agenda
  • 1145-1200: Log-on
  • 1200: Opening remarks by LTG Leslie Smith, U.S. Army Retired, Vice President, Leadership & Education, AUSA
  • 1205-1225: Fireside Chat with LTG Brian Eifler and LTG(R) Leslie Smith
  • 1225-1245: Question & Answer Session with LTG Brian Eifler and LTG(R) Leslie Smith
  • 1250: Closing remarks by LTG Leslie Smith, U.S. Army Retired, Vice President, Leadership & Education, AUSA
Presenters
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LTG Brian Eifler
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1
Lieutenant General Brian Eifler became the Headquarters Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 on 5 August 2024. He previously served as the Commanding General of the 11th Airborne Division, Army Chief Legislative Liaison, Deputy Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division (light), and the Director, CJ3 for Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq.

A native of Michigan, LTG Eifler graduated and received his commission as an Infantry Officer from Central Michigan University. While at Central Michigan, he also graduated from Airborne and Ranger school.

He has served in command and leadership positions in: the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Michigan National Guard, the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, III Corps, 4th Infantry Division, 1st Armored Division, 75th Ranger Regiment Special Troops Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, 10th Mountain Division and HQDA staff. LTG Eifler Commanded the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry in Germany, the 75th Ranger Regiment Special Troops Battalion at Fort Benning, and the 3rd Brigade Combat Team 25th Infantry Division in Schofield Barracks, HI.
His operational deployments include OPERATION UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, Haiti; OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, Iraq; OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, Afghanistan; OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE, Iraq.

LTG Eifler’s education includes bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal and Public Communication from Central Michigan University and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. He is also a graduate of the MIT Seminar XXI National Securities Studies Program.

LTG Eifler's awards and decorations include two Defense Superior Service Medals, four Legions of Merit, three Bronze Star Medals, seven Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medal for Valor, four Army Commendations, three Army Achievement Medals, Humanitarian Assistance Medal, and the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. He is authorized to wear the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Ranger Tab, and the Army Staff Identification Badge. He is also a top-ten finisher at the Army’s Best Ranger Competition.
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LTG Leslie Smith, U.S. Army Retired
Vice President, Leadership & Education, AUSA
Lieutenant General Leslie C. Smith, US Army (retired) currently serves as the Vice President for Leadership and Education, Association of the United States Army, the Carter Chair for leadership at Georgia Southern, LV Smith Corporate Group CEO, and on several corporate boards. LTG Smith received his commission from Georgia Southern University (GSU) in 1983 as a Field Artillery Officer. In 1985, he graduated from GSU with a bachelor's degree in accounting and as a distinguished military graduate and branched as a Chemical Officer.

LTG Smith's final assignment on active duty from 2018 to 2021 was as The Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Army, the first Chemical officer to serve in that position. His early assignments include service in the Georgia National Guard; Chemical Staff officer in the 3-52d Air Defense Artillery Battalion; Division and DIVARTY staff officer and company commander in the 82d Airborne Division; Chemical Branch Assignments Officer, PERSCOM; S-3 and XO in the 23d Chemical Battalion; and the Joint Staff, J-5. In 2001, he assumed command of the 83d Chemical Battalion, where elements of the Battalion deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn.

Following command, he served on the Army Staff in the G-8 in the Full Dimensional Protection Division. In 2005, he assumed command of the 3d Chemical Brigade at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and later served as the G-3, 20th Support Command (CBRNE). From 2008-2010, he was the 25th Chief of Chemical and Commandant of the United States Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School. In 2010, LTG Smith returned to the 20th Support Command (CBRNE) as the Commanding General. In June 2013, LTG Smith became the first Chemical officer to serve as the Commanding General of the United States Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood. He served as the Deputy the Inspector General from 2015 to 2018.

His military education includes the Chemical Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Airborne School, Jumpmaster School, Command and General Staff.

LTG Smith also holds master’s degrees from Central Michigan University and the National Defense University and is married to Vanedra, and they have two daughters.
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