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Hummvee, Civilian or Military?

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#1

I spotted this Hummvee while out walking my granddogs. I know little about these vehicles but guessing this is civilian. Just thought I’d post to get opinions of those with better knowledge. 
We also met a triceratops but I’m guessing that is for a different forum. 
mikie

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#2

It looks to me like a former military (Humvee) ambulance.

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#3

Thanks! That’s interesting, and the reason I asked. On our next walkies I’ll try to get a closer look. 
mikie
 

#4

It looks to be an unarmored one:

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versus:

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These ambulances were of limited use “outside the wire” in both Afghanistan and Iraq, partially due to the IED threat; obviously, the unarmored one more so. 

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#5

I just did some googling and agree it sure seems to be one. I hadn’t considered it being an ambulance.

Hopefully none of you had to take a ride in the back of one of these. 
mikie

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#6

When did the M997 ambulance version of the Humvee enter service?

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