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  • Japan-American AF Goodwill Association visits Yokota

    Fifth Air Force hosted a tour for 37 Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, which provided the opportunity to engage with base personnel and to further strengthen the friendship between the Japanese public and U.S. forces.

  • 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

  • Yokota building relationships with local aviation enthusiasts

    Yokota hosted a tour for Japanese aviation enthusiasts to enhance their understanding of the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission and aircraft. This was the second time the event was held on the base. Participants had the opportunity to see the aircraft assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing up close and

  • Green light, Go: JGSDF conduct jump training from Yokota C-130's

    Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and paratroopers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 1st Airborne Brigade, conducted a jump training mission over the Ojoji drop zone, Japan, July 8 and 9.“Bilateral trainings are important because it enhances our warfighting

  • Yokota Airman Earns Bronze Star Downrange

    YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Charles, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, was presented the Bronze Star at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, for his meritorious achievement as Maintenance Training Advisor in support of Operation Freedom’s