Quote Of The Day: Atmospherics Edition

“We’re conducting detailed searches in areas that are known, or suspected to harbor terrorists. All areas will get thorough assessments – patrol down every street, talk to every shop owner and engage the populations at every opportunity to get atmospherics of the area.”
-- Col. Steve Townsend, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team

I'm not exactly sure what that last phrase means, but this is what the operation looks like:

What a beautiful photo of such a nasty task. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway was behind the shutter.