Probably a contracted Civilian freighter. The Military retired and or divested itself of many of the purpose built Military Cargo Ships and freighters. Electing to contract Civilian ships or use the Merchant Marine
And the few that are left. Are usually attached to Carrier Groups as replenishment ships.
The real question is why are they loading on the West Coast versus the East Coast which is geographically closer.
Reeks like some bureaucrat Military or otherwise wanted to turn it into a fiasco.
Will there be military intervention? Why is the Military using a commercial port?
Probably a contracted Civilian freighter. The Military retired and or divested itself of many of the purpose built Military Cargo Ships and freighters. Electing to contract Civilian ships or use the Merchant Marine
And the few that are left. Are usually attached to Carrier Groups as replenishment ships.
The real question is why are they loading on the West Coast versus the East Coast which is geographically closer.
Reeks like some bureaucrat Military or otherwise wanted to turn it into a fiasco.