The lingo has changed - Operation "Faithful Patriot" aka "This Is Not A Heinously Wasteful and Cynical Political Stunt" is now "border support" - and the "invasion" of tired brown people remains weeks and miles away, but thousands of soldiers are in the desert anyway, playing cards, swatting bugs and senselessly flinging razor wire around. This week, Trump bigwigs visited to cheer on their noble if elusive mission. Short-term: Do what you're told. Long-term: "Somewhat to be determined."