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

  • 459 AS executes UH-1N Huey Fini-Flights

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron executed the final operational UH-1N Huey flights over Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 29, 2025. The two aircraft passed by Mt. Fuji, performed landings along the coast and made a stop at Akasaka Press Center before returning to base. The UH-1N Huey

  • August Samurai Challenge: Fuji Climb

    The 374th Airlift Wing hosted its monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug.15 with six teams of four competitors participating.

  • 374 SFS open new CATM range

    The 374th Security Forces Squadron held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25. After the ceremony, guests were given a tour of the facility and the leadership team in attendance also participated in a

  • 130 AW, 4 MarDiv conduct bilateral airlift

    U.S. Marine Corps infantry reservists assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. Inter-service cooperation plays a key role in

  • 459th AS visits JASDF Niigata Air Rescue Squadron

    Members of the 459th Airlift Squadron visited the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Niigata Air Rescue Squadron to commemorate their long-standing partnership and take part in a traditional Niigata dance before the UH-1N Huey is retired from the 459th in September, Aug. 8.The visit included a tour of