• Carmakazi@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    I mean, barring the immense cost, a hospital ship capable of launching an entourage of aircraft for medevac or search and rescue would be invaluable to global humanitarian efforts I would think. Particularly after earthquakes, tsunamis, etc.

    Says something about us where we can justify that expense for war but not helping people.

    • turmacar@lemmy.world
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      7 hours ago

      The US Navy has done this. It can be helpful to have a nuclear powered city/airport sail up and provide electricity and aid.

      Not sure it justifies having 10 super carriers and several “regular” ones scattered about, but it’s good that they’ve done it.

    • EmoDuck@sh.itjust.works
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      1 day ago

      You’ll need something to deal with potential rubble during search and rescue, so make sure to carry some radar guided missiles on your rescue planes