LOS ANGELES RECRUITING BATTALION LEADERSHIP

 

LTC Erin Fritzler is the Commander of the U.S. Army Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion
Los Angeles Battalion Commander
Lt. Col. Erin S. Fritzler
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Los Angeles Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. Marcos Vazquez
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WELCOME TO THE LOS ANGELES RECRUITING BATTALION
 

Mission Statement

In Recruiting Year 2020: The Los Angeles Army Recruiting Battalion - "Rough Riders" identify, recruit, and prepare the best qualified military applicants for the Regular Army and the Army Reserves in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. This will be achieved by developing targeted prospecting, increasing awareness of the US Army with local events, and strengthening relationships with community partners; in order to provide the US Army with qualified, capable, and motivated future Soldiers ready to win America's wars. 

Vision Statement 

The US Army is seen as a premier career option for High School Seniors, recent High School Graduates, and College Students in Los Angeles and Ventura County. The US Army is seen as part of the local population whose Future Soldiers, Active and Reserve Soldiers, and US Army Veterans positively contribute to the community as trusted sources of information, volunteers, and a resource for service, training, and education.

 

Newest Rough Riders,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion – Los Angeles. Our mission here at “Rough Riders” is to recruit with integrity the highest quality men and women into the United States Army while taking care of all Soldiers and Family members of our command.

The U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion – Los Angeles is located in Southern California at:6337 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316. Our Battalion consists of the Battalion Headquarters, five Companies, and 19 Recruiting Centers. We cover several hundred square miles of California stretching south from the L.A./Orange County border to as far north as Santa Clarita.

Los Angeles is one of the most unique cities in the world with its diverse cultures and many activities to offer. Movie premiers, a trendy upscale nightlife, beautiful beaches and a variety of sports activities are just highlights what Los Angeles offers. Within a few miles of our Battalion is the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Malibu, Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach.

As a member of the “Rough Riders” you will face challenges, but at the same time you will be rewarded for your contributions. You must possess the drive, will, and determination that will ultimately lead you to success and the overall success of the Battalion and today’s Army.

Once again, welcome to the team. I am sure that you will find this to be a most rewarding assignment. I look forward to meeting you. 

 

LATEST NEWS
 

(Photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald Holman, USARD PAO)
6th Recruiting Brigade’s Elite: Top Five Recruiters Honored at Conmy Hall
By Ashley Lopez | Jan. 26, 2026
Honoring the "Top Five" The 6th Recruiting Brigade proudly recognizes the following Soldiers for their dedication and record-breaking achievements in FY25 (Photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald Holman, USARD PAO): Staff Sgt. Gage Smith – Portland Battalion (Wahiawa, HI) Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Altamirano – Southern California Battalion (El Centro, CA) Sgt. 1st Class Mcrey Formoso – Portland Battalion (Wahiawa, HI) Staff Sgt. Carlos Molano – Southern California Battalion (Menifee, CA) Staff Sgt. Gyres Fouelefack – Central California Battalion (San Jose East, CA)

Staff Sgt. Gyres Fouelefack, a native of Silver Springs, Maryland serves as a Recruiter at the San Jose East Army Recruiting Station in San Jose, California. He was recently recognized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the standout performers in the command.
Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Gyres Fouelefack
By Hunter West | March 10, 2025
Staff Sgt. Gyres Fouelefack, a native of Silver Springs, Maryland serves as a Recruiter at the San Jose East Army Recruiting Station in San Jose, California. He was recently recognized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the standout performers in the command.

Meet your 420T – Warrant Officer Jordon Durham.

(U.S. Army photo by Lara Poirrier)
Meet your Talent Acquisition Warrant Officer - Warrant Officer Jordon Durham
By Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson | July 22, 2024
The Army’s recruiting transformation is underway as the first cohort of Talent Acquisition Technicians (420T) graduated from the recently developed Army course July 11, at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Meet Your Top 13 Recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Nghiem Van Nguyen
Meet Your Top 13 Recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Nghiem Van Nguyen
By Lauren Reho | May 16, 2024
Sgt. 1st Class Nghiem Van Nguyen, originally from El Monte, California, serves as a Recruiter at the Azusa Recruiting Station in Baldwin Park, California. Nguyen was recently recognized as a FY 2024 Top 13 Recruiter.  

Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Casey Mitchell
Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Casey Mitchell
By Sgt. 1st Class Eric Johnson | Dec. 25, 2023
Staff Sgt. Casey Mitchell, a native of Spanish Fork, Utah, serves as a recruiter in Butte, Montana. U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership recently recognized Mitchell as a standout performer. 

Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Mara Picazo
Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Mara Picazo
By Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson | Nov. 2, 2023
Staff Sgt. Mara Picazo, a recruiter with the El Cajon Recruiting Station, Southern California Recruiting Battalion, began her Army career as a human intelligence collector because being in law enforcement has always been her end goal. Recently she was recognized by U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as a top performing recruiter, and Picazo knew that to accomplish her dream, she needed help. 

Southern California U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Matthew Upperman, left, receives the California State Assembly Declaration of Southern California Army Recruiting Month from State Assemblymembers Chris Ward, center and Tasha Boerner, right, on the deck of the USS Midway Museum in San Diego Sept. 18, 2023. The declaration kicked off seven days of consecutive Army Recruiting Events in San Diego and will continue through Oct. 27, 2023, with recruiting events in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
Army Showcases Pathways to California students
By Benjamin Newell | Sept. 23, 2023
Kellie Fenison, 16, of Alpine California scored a 92 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery but did not know the types of opportunities that would open up to her until she met with Recruiters at Granite Hills High School September 22, 2023, during the State-Declared “Army Recruiting Month” in Southern California.

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If you are interested in joining the Army, call 1-800-USA-ARMY,
 ext. 181 or visit www.goarmy.com

If you are interested in the Army Reserve, call 1-800-USA-ARMY,
ext. 182 or visit www.goarmyreserve.com
 

Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion Contacts

Battalion Executive Secretary
818-401-2753

Executive Officer
818-609-0485

Advertising & Public Affairs
818-609-7312

Recruiter Trainer
818-401-2788

Virtual Recruiter Team 
818-401-2773

Soldier & Family Support
818-401-2774

IMO
818-401-2780

Education Specialist
818-401-2754

S-1 / Personnel
818-401-2757

S-2 / Security
818-401-2762

S-3 / Operations
818-401-2795

S-4 / Supply
818-401-2772

Mailing Address:

ATTN: (Office & Name)
United States Army 
Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion 
6337 Balboa Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316