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  • Canines and carbines: weapon system safety

    You may not think of K-9 units and combat arms training as part of safety’s risk mitigation. However, these facets of securing our installation are fundamental to ensuring the Altus Air Force Base mission. Whether employing weapons, canines, or aircraft, the Airmen of Altus accept risk to ensure the

  • Slow is fast: Cold weather ops

    As we wrap up 2019, changes in weather patterns, temperatures, and longer hours of darkness increase risk to the training mission of Altus AFB. Here are three areas in which we can focus this winter season to mitigate operational risk.