 He was appointed President of Interview Boards, Regular Army Integration Program and held that assignment until August 1946, when he was promoted back to major general and assumed command of 9th Infantry Division at Fort Dix, New Jersey.Eagles also held additional duty as commanding general, Fort Dix and was tasked with the demobilization of the troops returning from overseas service.Eagles was ordered to the Far East in April 1948 and assumed duty as commanding general, Ryukyus Command on Okinawa.