Joseph L. Biehler

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.

[2] 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 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] Biehler received a Master of Strategic Studies degree upon completing the war college program of instruction.

[5] 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.

Biehler at the time of his assignment to command the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in 2013
Biehler as deputy commander of the 42nd Division, 2018
Biehler receives Legion of Merit, December 2023