Paratroopers from the U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, board a C-130J Super Hercules in preparation for a joint forcible entry exercise during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-02 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

Yokota News

  • 374 MDG Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Graham Warden assumed command of the 374th Medical Group from Col. Gregory Richert during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23.

  • 36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules aircrew members assigned to the 401st Airlift Squadron, Komaki Air Base, visit the 36th Airlift Squadron for a subject matter expert exchange on operational strategies at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. The exchange enhances operational readiness

  • 374 MXG Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Martin Perez assumed command of the 374th Maintenance Group from Col. Michael Campos during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 13.Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presided over the ceremony and the event was attended by family

  • USAFA cadets tour Yokota

    Cadets traveled from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs and spent two weeks touring multiple units across the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, June 2-10.

  • Language, culture, and connection: LEAP scholars train at Yokota

    Scholars from the Language Enabled Airman Program embedded with units across the 374th Airlift Wing for three weeks, applying cultural and language skills to strengthen partnerships and enhance mission readiness in the Indo-Pacific.Fluent in multiple languages, particularly Japanese, the scholars