Oct. 20, 2023 USAF, ROKAF join forces for Herk Guardians 23 United States Air Force representatives from Yokota Air Base, Japan, met Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts at Gimhae Air Base, South Korea, for a week of tactical airlift training and cultural exchange as part of Herk Guardians 23, Oct. 9–13.
Sept. 25, 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month read aloud at Yokota The Yokota Latin American Association held a Hispanic Heritage Month read aloud at Joan K. Mendel Elementary School, Sept. 18-21, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, to celebrate Hispanic literary contributions with Yokota’s young learners.
Aug. 17, 2023 374 AW celebrates 75th birthday of combat airpower Members of the Yokota community gathered at the enlisted club to celebrate the 374th Airlift Wing’s birthday, Aug. 16.
April 6, 2023 374th Airlift Wing supports JPMRC 23-02 Alaska The 374th Airlift Wing from Yokota Air Base, Japan, provided airlift support for Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Capability (JPMRC) exercise from March 21 to April 2, and successfully conducted multiple joint exercises with the U.S. Army and Royal Canadian Air Force out of Joint Base
March 14, 2023 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.
Dec. 16, 2022 Yokota leaders showcase partnership with Japanese tradition Plenty of laughs were shared as base leaders and their Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jeitai) counterparts gathered at the Operation Support Wing annual mochi pounding ceremony.Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice cake that is made just in time for the New Year and is widely considered a
Dec. 12, 2022 U.S., Japan strengthen bond during 374th Airlift Wing holiday social U.S. Air Force leadership and Japanese partners from the Japan Air Self Defense Forces, Japan America Air Force Goodwill Association, friendship clubs, and the Government of Japan, attended the holiday social event at the Yokota Air Base Officer’s Club, Dec. 11, 2022. The social event is an
Dec. 12, 2022 Yokota Winter Market Yokota hosted a Christmas market opened to the community to provide access to local and homemade goods provided for holiday gifts.
Nov. 24, 2022 US Ambassador to Japan, Air Force leaders celebrate Thanksgiving Day with Yokota members U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, Commander of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, and 374th Airlift Wing leadership took time to serve meals and celebrate Thanksgiving Day alongside service members and families assigned to Yokota at the Samurai Cafe
Oct. 27, 2022 Pedestrian bridge reopens at Yokota Air Base The bridge that goes across Route 16 connecting the Terminal Gate and West Side reopens after being closed for renovations.