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In reference to "BOB", remember the EO from 10-20-17 (interesting timing) that amended previous EO on retired military and recalling them.
If what I think is going on here, this could lead even more to him being recalled. This is an operation after all.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-executive-order-amending-executive-order-13223/