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  • DFAS Japan welcomes new leadership

    Kristina Krebs assumed leadership of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Japan from Todd Hansen at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17. Audrey Davis, DFAS director, presided over the ceremony.The DFAS provides Department of Defense (DoD) decision makers with business intelligence, finance

  • 459th Airlift Squadron Changes Command

    Lt. Col. Samuel Shamburg assumed command of the 459th Airlift Squadron from Lt. Col. Joseph Walters during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11.The 459th Airlift Squadron maintains a forward presence in the Pacific and provides responsive airlift support for distinguished

  • Yokota Airmen honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during luncheon

    The 374th Airlift Wing hosted a luncheon to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. The luncheon served as an opportunity for members of the 374th AW to learn about King’s contributions to civil rights and his commitment to freedom, equity

  • AFSOC Aircraft Mishap Release - Update 16

    After more than 40 days of intensive search, rescue, recovery and salvage efforts, alongside the Japan Coast Guard, Japan Self-Defense Forces, local law enforcement and Japanese civilian volunteers, the U.S. Military concluded operations following the CV-22 mishap that occurred on Nov. 29, 2023 off

  • Yokota wants your feedback!

    A new internet service provider has stood up at the Yokota Base Exchange, a result of leadership taking action on feedback received from the Yokota community.

  • DAF announces 2023 Photo Contest winners

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2023 Air Force Photo Contest. Following this year’s theme of “101 Days of Summer,” a judging panel evaluated almost 400 entries on impact, creativity and technical aspects, with winners

  • 459 AS, 374 MDG sustain 24/7 Air Medical Transport

    The 459th Airlift Squadron performed a trial run of a new readiness posture for medical transport on Dec. 18, aiming to offer 24/7 airlift support, streamlining the patient transfers from the 374th Medical Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, to other medical facilities in the region.