Young children watch as soldiers from Charlie Troop, 2-38 Cavalry, and the Female Engagement Team, joined by Afghan Boarder Police patrol Janak Kalay during Viper Dagger, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 4. The purpose of this mission was to discourage Taliban from using locals to hide contraband. Deployed here in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the Fort Hood-based soldiers have been responsible for the southern Kandahar area since July.