They have a clear mission and are doing what they are trained to do, the engineers are doing engineering, the Seabees are doing construction, the lab people are doing lab work, the headquarters people are being the headquarters.
This has been in the news for many weeks, how can you not know their mission?
They being sent to backward Ebola infested regions to “fight Ebola” whatever that is supposed to mean. They are doing some construction etc. for what possible useful purpose no intelligent person can discern.
The Administration has said the soldiers will be exposed to Ebola.
You sound like you think sending American troops, engineers, etc. to be exposed to Ebola without adequate training or protection is a great idea.
Why don’t you volunteer to go with them and live there with Ebola patients if you really think it is a great idea?