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  • Commander's Corner: Apr. 25, 2014

    Many of you may have noticed some new sounds coming from the flight line. We recently replaced our Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard system with an updated version that uses muffled blasts of air to scare aware feathered visitors. The new BASH system greatly reduces the risk of bird hazards by

  • Commander's Corner: Apr. 18, 2014

    Recently, Team Yokota partnered with units in 5 AF and 7 AF to showcase our unique capability--professional airlift. Maintaining and sharpening our skills through exercises paves the way toward advancing regional security cooperation and ensuring theater stability.The entire wing is required to

  • Commander's Corner: Apr. 11, 2014

    Yokota Air Base is a strategically vital base for several reasons. Often when we talk about our strategic role, we think of our airlift mission. As we demonstrate by supporting PACAF exercises and regional contingency responses, we are an ideal staging area for airlift operations in the Pacific;

  • Commander's Corner: Mar. 28, 2014

    I recently met with Air Mobility Command leaders at Scott AFB to discuss a variety of important issues. Foremost on everyone's mind, is our Air Force's current force structure and future end strength in light of today's fiscal environment. As Airmen are faced with increasingly tough career

  • Commander's Corner: Mar. 21, 2014

    With the winter weather behind us, spring is on final approach here in the Tokyo region. It's an exciting time to start planning trips and outdoor activities with friends and family members. Japan offers a rich variety of cultural experiences and its people are gracious hosts who are never hesitant

  • Commander's Corner: Feb. 7, 2014

    This week, Team Yokota hosted many distinguished visitors who had the opportunity to see first-hand the men and women who make the mission happen. Their interest in operations here didn't center on the hardware that we operate, but primarily focused on the professionalism and hard work that Airmen

  • Commander's Corner: Jan. 24, 2014

    Many of you took the opportunity this month to attend the Wing's town hall events regarding the Air Force's Force Management programs. Despite the difficult issues discussed, I was encouraged to hear Airmen asking tough questions about their future. In uncertain times, staying informed strengthens

  • Commander's Corner: Jan. 10, 2014

    2013 was a year marked by tough challenges and incredible successes. Despite a reduction in flying hours, sequestration, government shutdown and civilian furloughs, we came together to continue our mission here in the Western Pacific. We delivered professional airlift in a series of exercises and

  • Commander's Corner: Dec. 6, 2013

    This week, we welcomed back the last of our returning deployers from Operation Damayan, the typhoon relief effort in the Republic of the Philippines. They did an outstanding job working alongside host-nation and multinational partners to assist the Philippine government's response. Conditions on the

  • Holiday Safety Message

    Thank you for the superb work you have done this year. Your unwavering professionalism and dedication made significant contributions to our alliance with Japan and strengthened the bedrock for America's rebalance to the Pacific. I am extremely proud of our team and the sacrifices you and your