Nov. 7, 2022 U.S., Japanese communities come together for 43rd Kanto Plains Special Olympics Athletes, supporters and organizers held the 43rd annual Kanto Plains Special Olympics at the Yokota Air Base High School athletic track Nov. 5, 2022. More than 700 people attended to cheer on 52 athletes during the event, featuring U.S. Department of Defense personnel and families stationed in
Nov. 2, 2022 Yokota partners with community during Fussa City beautification project Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing plant flowers alongside members of the Fussa City community during a city beautification project at Fussa City, Japan, Oct. 31, 2022. The project was an opportunity for Team Yokota to strengthen its ties and friendship with Japanese neighbors outside the
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.
Oct. 25, 2022 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron assumption of command Lt Col. Alexander Kelly, 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron incoming commander, formally assumed command of the 319th ERS at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, Japan, October 23, 2022.The lineage of the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron dates to the 319th Fighter
Oct. 24, 2022 PACAF and JASDF hosts bilateral civil engineer key leader engagement Civil engineer leaders from Pacific Air Forces and Japan Air Self-Defense Force toured each other’s facilities to learn how they function. They exchanged knowledge and expertise for accelerating interoperability to make both country's civil engineer forces stronger together.
Oct. 18, 2022 21st SOS supports U.S. Marines in Resolute Dragon exercise The 21st Special Operations Squadron is specialized in the use of the CV-22 Osprey in conducting long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces. The CV-22 is equipped with integrated threat countermeasures, terrain-following radar, infrared sensors and
Oct. 11, 2022 A symbol of friendship between U. S. and Japan was planted The cherry tree was planted as a symbol of the friendship between Akishima-Yokota Friendship Club and Yokota Air Base in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the foundation of the club. The Akishima-Yokota Friendship Club was established aiming to deepen mutual understanding and to promote
Oct. 3, 2022 The 374th Force Support Squadron hosts Eventageous Members of the 374th Airlift Wing and their families gathered during the 374th Force Support Squadron’s annual family day event Eventageous at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2022. Events like Eventageous gives Yokota members an opportunity to bond with each other and their families. The afternoon
Sept. 29, 2022 Vice President Harris departs Japan Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris departed Yokota Air Base, Japan, onboard Air Force Two, Sep. 29, 2022. Vice President Harris recently joined other dignitaries and world leaders to pay tribute to the life and memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his state
Sept. 26, 2022 Vice President Harris visits Japan Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan, onboard Air Force Two, Sep. 26, 2022. Vice President Harris will join other dignitaries and world leaders to pay tribute to the life and memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his state funeral.