US Army Recruiting Battalion-Baton Rouge

Welcome to the Rattler Battalion sir 🐍

Lt. Col Nicholas James assumed command from Lt. Col Adam Marsh.

The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored military tradition that marks the transfer of trust, responsibility and authority from one individual to another.

HOOAH!

US Army 2nd Recruiting Brigade
US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Wheels Up!

After a jampacked week of learning and laughter, our educators are heading home (despite airline delays from ).

Thank you LHSAA, Lafayette Parish School System, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana Department of Education, Baton Rouge Community College, Southern Regional Education Board, Mississippi Community College Board, Mississippi Department of Education, Grade Results, and East Baton Rouge Parish School System for sending such energetic and engaged participants!

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US Army 2nd Recruiting Brigade
US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

In-coming Battalion Commander, Lt. Col James addressed station commanders today at Station Commanders Quarterly Leadership Development.

Building leaders is what we do in the Army 💪

U.S. Army Recruiting Company - Tupelo
U.S. Army Recruiting Company, Jackson
US Army Recruiting Company, Memphis
US Army Recruiting Company, Baton Rouge
U.S. Army Recruiting Company - New Orleans
Army Recruiting Company Hattiesburg MS
U.S Army Recruiting Company, Lafayette La.
U.S. Army Recruiting Company Shreveport

Training in the Army can take many forms!

The athletic excellence of WCAP, engineers who've mastered their assigned machinery and the lifesaving skills of a combat medic are all the product of dedicated training.

Our educators learned first hand how the Army trains our soldiers for sucess in and out of uniform.

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US Army 2nd Recruiting Brigade
US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

From the Classroom ✍️ to the Field 🪖

First Day of the Educators Tour and they got an upclose look at all the ! From touring helicopters on the flightline with the 4th Infantry Division to singing along with the 4th Infantry Division Band and talking explosives with 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), participates learned and grew in their understanding of how the U.S. Army can help our next generation Be All They Can Be!

📸 Emily Berard-Boutte

Guess the Army Aircraft…. Anyone know what type of aircraft this is?

📸 Emily Berard-Boutte

Coach Mumford and Staff Sgt. Neese talk to Coaches at the LHSCA Coaches Clinic about GoArmy Edge Football.

GoArmy Edge is a suite of free-to-use apps designed to help athletes and coaches learn and prepare in a virtual environment before taking the field.

🏉🏈 LHSAA

Educators from across the Rattler Battalion are inbound to Fort Carson, Colorado for an in-depth (and hands-on) experience of the diverse opportunities available within the Army.

Stay tuned all week as we take you !

US Army 2nd Recruiting Brigade
US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Join us next Friday, July 19th, at 10 a.m. CST, as we bid farewell to Lt. Col Marsh and welcome Lt. Col. James as Commander of the Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion.

First To Strike!

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US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Check out the July edition of our "First To Strike" Newsletter 🐍

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. 🎇 Let freedom shine bright!

Preparation is 🔑 during hurricane season.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal hurricane season. Plan ahead! 🌪️

Celebrating the with Association of the United States Army - AUSA National.

When work friends become best friends >>> The shared experience of serving together forges lifelong friendships.

Interested in finding your new BFF? Text CBUD to GOARMY 📲

Soldier ✅
WCAP Athlete ✅
2024 Olympian ✅

Congratulations Staff Sgt. Leonard Korir for qualifying to represent Team USA in the 2024 Olympics!

LTC Marsh joined Parish Proud representative, Sarah Mary Toce-Donlon, in recognizing Lafayette Recruiting Station for their volunteerism at !

A big shoutout to these soldiers for lending a helping hand and making a difference in their community. We appreciate all that you do!

U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion-Baton Rouge honored Dr. Ann Zanders for her continued support of the recruiting mission.

Thank you Dr. Zanders for promoting the Army’s educational opportunities and providing students in Louisiana access to information about Army careers!

Unlocking beast mode, one gulp at a time 💧

It's officially summer! Stay hydrated out there.

Birthday Bashes!

From Shreveport to Memphis and everywhere in between, Soldiers from across the Rattler Battalion celebrated our 249th with proclamations, Future Soldier enlistments and cake.... so much CAKE.

U.S. Army Recruiting Company - Tupelo
U.S. Army Recruiting Company, Jackson
US Army Recruiting Company, Memphis
US Army Recruiting Company, Baton Rouge
U.S. Army Recruiting Company - New Orleans
Army Recruiting Company Hattiesburg MS
U.S Army Recruiting Company, Lafayette La.
U.S. Army Recruiting Company Shreveport

🚨 Promotion Alert 🚨

A military promotion is a significant achievement. It's a testament to the commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and to the service member's leadership capabilities. And none is more deserving than Sgt. 1st Class Maria Vega!

SFC Vega holds down the Battalion's S1 shop, providing human resource (HR) services with professionalism and expertise.

Congratulations!