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id: 541c5a42da
section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-11 17:39 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 17:39 EST
status: reported
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# Army veteran works as Atlanta Gladiators equipment assistant

David Arnold, an assistant equipment manager for the Atlanta Gladiators, served 23 years in the U.S. Army, including a final deployment to Syria in 2020.

Section: [Sports](/atlanta/section/life.md) · Entities: [David Arnold](/atlanta/wiki/david-arnold.md), [Atlanta Gladiators](/atlanta/wiki/atlanta-gladiators.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS News Atlanta](https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/veterans-help-atlanta-gladiator-players-stay-prepared-with-lessons-learned-during-deployment/), 2026-11-11 17:39 EST: Veterans help Atlanta Gladiator players stay prepared with lessons learned during deployment

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