Joseph L. Biehler

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.

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. In September 2024, he retired from the military and was succeeded by Major General Jack A. James Jr.

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. He was raised and educated in Henrietta, New York, and is a 1983 graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School. 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.

Family In August 1998, Biehler married Sonya A. Iwasiw of Webster, New York. In December 2023, Biehler relinquished this command in preparation for assignment as commanding general of the 42nd Infantry Division. In February 2024, Biehler assumed command of the division and was promoted to major general.

Awards

Biehler's awards and decorations include:

Legion of Merit with 4 bronze oak leaf clusters Bronze Star Medal with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal with 3 bronze oak leaf clusters Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster Army Meritorious Unit Commendation with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with 1 silver and 3 bronze oak leaf clusters National Defense Service Medal with 1 bronze service star Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 1 bronze service star Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Gold hourglass and "M" device Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral 2 Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal New York State Long and Faithful Service Medal with gold and silver shield New York State Operation Enduring Freedom Service Ribbon New York State Operation Iraqi Freedom Service Ribbon New York State Conspicuous Service Cross Combat Infantryman Badge Parachutist Badge Air Assault Badge Ranger Tab

Effective dates of promotion The effective dates of Biehler's promotions are:

Major general, February 3, 2024 Brigadier general, May 1, 2017 Colonel, August 1, 2013 Lieutenant colonel, July 31, 2008 Major, March 25, 2003 Captain, June 14, 1994 First lieutenant, May 27, 1990 Second lieutenant, June 13, 1987