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

  • USAFA cadets attend K-9 and SIM rounds demonstration

    U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in military working dog demonstrations and simulated shooting round demonstrations during the USAFA immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. The immersion tour was an opportunity to showcase the 374th Airlift Wing’s commitment to the

  • 10K A/T Forklift Cylinder Installation

    374th Airlift Wing leadership assisted in a 10K all-terrain forklift cylinder installation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2026. The replacement of these cylinders is essential to meeting the standards of the 374 AW logistics quick reaction force and other mission generational needs.

  • 374 OG commander completes fini-flight

    U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander, completes his fini-flight aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2026. The fini-flight marked the conclusion of his tenure as commander of the 374 OG and honored his service and leadership during his

  • 374 AW leadership immerses with MERC

    The 374th Airlift Wing leadership participated in an immersion with the 374th Medical Support Squadron medical equipment repair center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2026. During the immersion, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374 AW commander, experienced hands-on repair of medical

  • 374 AW leadership immerses with combat mobility flight

    The 374th Airlift Wing leadership participated in an immersion with the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. During the immersion, leaders observed parachute rigging procedures through a subject matter expert exchange and hands-on

  • Death of a Yokota AB Airman

    An Airman assigned to Yokota Air Base was found unresponsive and pronounced deceased the morning of May 30, 2026.The Airman’s identity is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification is complete and in accordance with Department of War policy.The cause of death is under

  • Years of practice, days to deliver: 374 AW responds to Super Typhoon Sinlaku

    In recent weeks, Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing deployed personnel and aircraft to Guam to provide defense support to civil authorities following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, drawing on decades of experience delivering food and supplies to remote Pacific islands during Operation Christmas Drop.

  • Airmen Compete in May Samurai Challenge: The Murph

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing participated in the Samurai Challenge Murph competition at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The competition tested participants through a series of physical challenges including pull-ups, push-ups, running and squats.