Civil unrest is one issue, but a quick look at a map tells me it's a strategic location for a military base. There were times when the US had to request fly over permissions and basically announce any surveillance or other activity. One example, there's little doubt in my mind that the success of the current drone program has to do with secrecy and reaction time. We've parked on the DMZ for some sixty years, it might be thought that we have an interest in monitoring the middle east.

Anyway, go get 'em Mike. Running four dogs, sounds like you're gonna be busy.