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  • Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

    Loadmasters assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducted routine readiness training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22.The loadmasters simulated personnel drops and completed an in-flight checklist to ensure simulated paratroopers were properly released from the aircraft. Additionally, the

  • Yokota's 36th AS takes the scenic route

    Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements are the foundation for a comprehensive and friendly cooperative relationship between Japan and the United States, not only in defense but also in a wide range of areas, including politics, economy, and society.As the only forward-based tactical airlift squadron in

  • 36 AS & 374 CMS conduct routine training

    Members of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Combat Mobility Flight and the 36th Airlift Squadron frequently work together by testing their ability to effectively palletize and transport cargo, ensuring the airlift mission at Yokota is always ready.

  • Yokota pairs with Royal Thai Air Force for training

    Yokota Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force Airmen participated in a C-130 airframe immersion and training opportunity 27 March to 2 April, at Don Muang Air Base, Thailand.This engagement focused on furthering the strong U.S.-Thailand alliance as well as paving the way for future opportunities between

  • 36th Airlift Squadron conducts training in Thailand

    Airmen assigned to the 374th Maintenance Group and the 36th Airlift Squadron recently visited Thailand for joint training with the Royal Thai Air Force at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield and Don Muang RTAF Base. This was the first training opportunity between Yokota Air Base and the RTAF within

  • Yokota’s C-130J Super Hercules makes its debut in Red Flag-Alaska

    After a transition from the older C-130H Hercules model, the 36th Airlift Squadron are ready to provide tactical airlift throughout RF-A. "It’s our first time flying the J-model in RF-A, so it’s really been a learning experience for us as a squadron,” said Capt. Christopher Ansel, 36th Airlift

  • Yokota Airmen provide airlift at Red Flag-Alaska

    Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing flew to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to provide joint airlift support during the 2-week exercise, Red Flag-Alaska 18-2. Representing the Pacific’s Premiere Power Projection Platform, the Yokota Airmen joined the approximately 2,000 total service

  • Yokota Airmen are ready to the mission going

    U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules’ sit on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. Yokota is the only forward-based tactical airlift squadron in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. They provide C-130 aircrews to conduct theater airlift, special operations,