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cab67

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14. I don't think the UN itself operates hospital ships.

Reply to snowybirdie (Reply #13)

Mon Oct 16, 2023, 09:55 AM

Oct 2023

It’s like military forces - member nations can contribute them, but they’re not on the UN’s payroll.

Still, good question - shouldn’t the US Navy deploy one of its hospital ships?

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