[BeauBo]

No reports of a Military mobilization to load those ships.

It could be a general purpose readiness exercise.

It could be preparation for a big Foreign Assistance Program (Venezuela?).

It could be a longer term preparation for a planned or potential Military deployment.

[Vermont Lt]

Could be spending money before the end of the fiscal year.

[marktwain]

I received a report of an National Guard engineer battalion being activated for overseas duty.

I am familiar with the battalion in question. I almost joined it, I was asked to do it.

It has been top-notch, one of the best National Guard battalions in the country.