The Gladiators are the best group of paratroopers in the Army. This is accomplished through constant and consistent training.

The platoon recently redeployed from Germany, where the Gladiators conducted squad and platoon live fires, situation tactical exercises, air assualt missions, and spent ten days conducting continous operations.



1st Squad clears a building during our latest rotation to Combat Maneuver Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany. The platoon spent 27 days there in September and October 2004.

  



Pulling security after the building was secured.



Back in January the platoon headed North into the Italian Alps.

  



FWe reached a place called 52 Tunnels, located on Monte Pasubio.



The 52 Tunnels were dug out by the Italian Army during WWI.

  



The day was cold and wet, yet the Gladiators wouldn't quit.



SSG Perkinson finds the courage to push on!

  



By the time he reached the top, SSG Christian was ready for a much needed break.



The Gladiators pose at the top.