Joseph L. Biehler

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Joseph L. Biehler
MG Joseph L. Biehler.jpg
Biehler as a major general in 2024
Born(1964-11-17)November 17, 1964
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Service United States Army
New York Army National Guard
Years of service1987–present
Rank Major General
Unit U.S. Army Infantry Branch
Commands held 42nd Infantry Division
53rd Troop Command
27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment
D Company, 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment
A Company, 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment
Wars War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Spartan Shield
Awards Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Meritorious Service Medal (4)
Complete list
Alma mater St. John Fisher University
United States Army Command and General Staff College
United States Army War College
Spouse(s)
Sonya A. Iwasiw
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(m. 1998)​
Children2
Other workChief Financial Officer, Safran Federal Systems

Joseph L. Biehler (born November 17, 1964) is a career officer in the United States Army. A longtime member of the New York Army National Guard, in February 2024 he was promoted to major general as commander of the 42nd Infantry Division.

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A native of Rochester, New York, Biehler was raised and educated in Henrietta, New York and graduated from McQuaid Jesuit High School. In 1987, he received bachelor's degrees in management and accounting from St. John Fisher University and received his commission in the New York Army National Guard through the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps. While pursuing a career in corporate accounting and finance, Biehler became an Infantry officer, and advanced through the ranks in command and staff assignments, including commands at the company, battalion, and brigade level. He served in the War in Afghanistan and Iraq War, and graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College and United States Army War College.

As a general officer, Biehler served as deputy commander of the 42nd Infantry Division and commander of the 53rd Troop Command, including deployment to Saudi Arabia for Operation Spartan Shield. In February 2024, Biehler was assigned to command the 42nd Division and received promotion to major general.

Early life and civilian career

Joseph Leonard Biehler (pronounced BEE-lur) was born in Rochester, New York on November 17, 1964, the son of John and Barbara Biehler. [1] [2] [3] He was raised and educated in Henrietta, New York, and is a 1983 graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School. [2] [3] He then attended St. John Fisher University, from which he graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in management and a BS in accounting. [4] [5] Biehler is a Certified Public Accountant, and in his civilian career, he advanced through accounting and leadership positions including accountant for Deloitte & Touche, finance director of L3Harris, and chief financial officer of Safran Federal Systems, a technology company that provides satellite navigation systems to U.S. federal agencies. [2] [6] [7]

Family

In August 1998, Biehler married Sonya A. Iwasiw of Webster, New York. [2] They reside in Webster and are the parents of twin sons. [2]

Military career

Early career

Biehler participated in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps while in college and in 1987 he received his commission as a second lieutenant of Infantry. [5] Biehler's early career included completion of the Infantry School's Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, United States Army Airborne School, United States Army Air Assault School, and Ranger School. [5] His initial assignments included: executive officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 174th Infantry Regiment (June 1987 to February 1988); student at the Infantry Officer Basic Course (February to May 1988); student at the Ranger School (June to August 1988); a second tour as executive officer of 2nd Battalion, 174th Infantry Regiment (August 1988 to September 1989); mortar platoon leader, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 174th Infantry Regiment (October 1989 to September 1990); infantry platoon leader, Company D, 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment (October 1990 to August 1992); and executive officer, D Company, 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment (September 1992 to August 1993). [5]

Continued career

Biehler at the time of his assignment to command the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in 2013 Joseph L. Biehler (U.S. Army lieutenant colonel).jpg
Biehler at the time of his assignment to command the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in 2013

As Biehler's career continued, his company grade officer assignments included: commander, Company A, 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry (September 1993 to September 1995); commander, Company D, 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry (September 1995 to April 1996); commander, Company A, 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry (May 1996 to April 1998); logistics officer (S-4), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry (May 1998 to September 1999); assistant plans, operations and training officer (S-3 Air), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry (October 1999 to January 2000); commander, Company D, 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry (February 2000 to December 2002); and plans officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (December 2002 to July 2003). [5]

Biehler's field grade officer postings included: plans, operations, and training officer (S-3), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, including deployment for Operation Iraqi Freedom in Dujail, Iraq; executive officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry (April 2005 to March 2008); liaison officer, Headquarters, 42nd Infantry Division (April to December 2008); commander, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Battalion, including deployment to Shindand, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom (December 2008 to February 2013); and commander, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (February 2013 to April 2017). [5]

The professional military education Biehler completed as he advanced through the ranks included the United States Army Combined Arms and Service Staff School, United States Army Command and General Staff College, and United States Army War College. [5] Biehler received a Master of Strategic Studies degree upon completing the war college program of instruction. [5]

General officer

Biehler as deputy commander of the 42nd Division, 2018 Joseph L. Biehler (2).jpg
Biehler as deputy commander of the 42nd Division, 2018

After receiving promotion to brigadier general, Biehler served as deputy commanding general for maneuver at Headquarters, 42nd Infantry Division from March 2017 to October 2021, including deployment to Saudi Arabia for Operation Spartan Shield. [5] In October 2021, Biehler was assigned as commander of the 53rd Troop Command. [8] In December 2023, Biehler relinquished this command in preparation for assignment as commanding general of the 42nd Infantry Division. [9] In February 2024, Biehler assumed command of the division and was promoted to major general. [4]

Professional military education Biehler completed as a general officer included the Army Strategic Education Program – Basic (ASEP-B), the Dual Status Commander Course, and the Joint Task Force Commander Course. [5]

Awards

Biehler receives Legion of Merit, December 2023 Joseph Biehler (Legion of Merit).jpg
Biehler receives Legion of Merit, December 2023

Biehler's awards and decorations include: [5]

Effective dates of promotion

The effective dates of Biehler's promotions are: [4] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Rochester Births". Democrat and Chronicle . Rochester, NY. November 25, 1964. p. 4C – via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Wedding Announcement: Sonia A. Iwasiw and Joseph L. Biehler". Democrat and Chronicle . Rochester, NY. December 2, 1998. p. 9F – via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 Accolade: The Yearbook of McQuaid Jesuit High School . Vol. XXVI. Rochester, NY: McQuaid Jesuit High School. 1983. p. 138 – via Ancestry.com.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Kratzer, Jean (February 3, 2024). "NY National Guard senior leader takes command of 42nd Infantry Division". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service . Fort Meade, MD: Defense Media Activity . Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 General Officer Management Office (January 3, 2023). "Biography, Joseph L. Biehler". Senior Leader Management Office. Arlington, VA: National Guard Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ Durr, Eric (October 13, 2021). "New Commander for NY National Guard's 53rd Troop Command". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service . Fort Meade, MD: Defense Media Activity . Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Safran Federal Systems CEO and Key Executive Team". Craft.co. San Francisco, CA: Craft. 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ Ogden, Marla (October 19, 2021). "NY Guard's 53rd Troop Command gets new leader". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service . Fort Meade, MD: Defense Media Activity . Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ Gunther, Matthew (December 3, 2023). "NY National Guard welcomes commander back to 53rd Troop Command". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service . Fort Meade, MD: Defense Media Activity . Retrieved February 10, 2024.
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