Army Staff Sgt. Chad Bordelon, a native of Lafayette, La., and squad leader assigned to 1st Platoon, Blackfoot Company greats an Afghan boy while conducting a security patrol in Shaway Valley June 2. Blackfoot Company, stationed at Combat Outpost Chergataw, routinely patrols the valley in efforts to bring stability to the region. Blackfoot Company patrols Shaway Valley 594238

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