Yes, that is what will happen. She has been underway and returned several times since completing overhaul/refueling. Even if there is a plan to deploy, it takes significant time, both inport and underway, to prepare. All CVNs currently deployed are on regular scheduled deployments. The Ford was already deployed and was extended due to the war in Israel/Gaza.
Had the Vinson been going through the same process when it deployed two weeks ago? I know little of the process. I was just alarmed when I noticed that we had only two at sea and none near the Persian Gulf three weeks ago. What’s the schedule for the Washington to deploy? Can you track the battle group being assembled in coordination with the scheduled deployment? Where is the Vinson headed? Was it scheduled for a normal deployment in that part of the Pacific?