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Death of a Yokota AB Airman

  • Published May 30, 2026
  • 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --  

An Airman assigned to Yokota Air Base was found unresponsive and pronounced deceased the morning of May 30, 2026.

The Airman’s identity is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification is complete and in accordance with Department of War policy.

The cause of death is under investigation. Please direct all further inquiries to 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs at 374AW.PA.MediaOperations@us.af.mil.

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