USS ''Gladiator'' (MCM-11) is an of the

United States Navy The United States Navy (USN) is the naval warfare, maritime military branch, service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is the world's most powerful navy with the largest Displacement (ship), displacement, at 4.5 millio ...

, and is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear that name. USS Gladiator aboard MV Condock V

Awards

* Navy Unit Commendation * Navy E Ribbon *

National Defense Service Medal The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service award of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. It was awarded to every member of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during any one of four s ...

with star * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

In popular culture

The ship was featured in '' Mega Movers'', when it was transported to

Bahrain Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated on the Persian Gulf, it comprises a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which mak ...

on top of a heavy lift ship.

History

In 2024, USS ''Gladiator'' was involved in a collision with HMS Bangor causing some damage to the latter vessel.

References

External links

USS ''Gladiator'' official website
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