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 AW Airmen conduct par sweeps during BM 26

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing conduct post attack reconnaissance sweeps during exercise Beverly Midnight 2026 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2026. The exercise provides unique opportunities to synchronize and integrate various forces across Japan into joint,

  • 374 LRS, 194 LRS move cargo during BM26

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 194 LRS, move heavy cargo during exercise Beverly Midnight 2026 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2026. The exercise provides unique opportunities to synchronize and integrate various forces across Japan into joint,

  • 459 AS hosts Operational Support Airlift conference

    The 459th Airlift Squadron hosted an Operational Support Airlift conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2026, bringing together representatives from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Camp Zama and Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

  • 374 LRS gears up for Mission Generation Exercise

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing recently in-processed with Individual Protective Equipment during the Mission Generation Exercise, testing the readiness of the 374th LRS to deploy cargo and personnel. Personnel from IPE inspected equipment, verified hand receipts and processed

  • To the max: Team Yokota tackles monthly PT challenge

    Team Yokota members participate in the monthly physical fitness challenge known as the Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. More than 30 participants competed in bench press and pull-up events during this month’s competition. The Samurai Challenge is a 12-month series of

  • G22 Cafe Grand Opening

    The cafe, formally known as the "Sip n' Play", was renamed the "G22 Cafe" in honor of the fallen aircrew members of the GUNDAM 22 aircraft mishap, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2026. The cafe commemorates their service and preserves their legacy within the Yokota community, standing as a

  • USecAF Visits Yokota Air Base

    Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, visited Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a Pacific Air Forces tour, Feb. 2-3, 2026. Yokota Air Base highlighted its role as the Indo-Pacific’s premier logistics hub responsible to sustain and maneuver forces on time when called upon. During his visit, he

  • Yokota and JASDF OSW Airmen engage in language exchange

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing engaged with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operations Support Wing members during a language exchange session in the OSW at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 10, 2026. Events like this build camaraderie between allied forces while improving