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

  • Yokota Spouses’ Club hosts annual Asian Bazaar

    The Yokota Spouses’ Club unveiled the Asian Bazaar at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7 and 8, 2026. The event featured local vendors selling a variety of items from the Western Pacific region such as jewelry, furniture, antiques and other items. A significant portion of the proceeds from the Asian

  • JASDF OSW tour Yokota

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Yuichi Hosokawa, Operations Support Wing commander and Col. Hideo Arase, OSW deputy commander, received an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2026.

  • 374 SFS respond to simulated ground attack during BM26

    U.S. Air Force 374th Security Forces Squadron members respond to a simulated ground attack during exercise Beverly Midnight 2026 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2026. This exercise provides unique opportunities to synchronize and integrate various forces across Japan into joint, coalition and

  • 374 AW simulates deployment of personnel, cargo for BM26

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Yokota Air Base simulated deployment of cargo and personnel during exercise Beverly Midnight 2026 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2026. This exercise provides unique opportunities to synchronize and integrate various forces across Japan into joint, coalition and

  • 374 LRS inspects, moves cargo during BM26

    U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 374th Communications Squadron and the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron performed joint cargo inspections during exercise Beverly Midnight 2026. Joint inspections ensure flight safety by verifying that cargo is properly prepared, documented and safe for

  • U.S., Japan strengthen joint airborne operations during Airborne 26

    U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps C-130Js integrated with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade during Airborne 26 at JGSDF East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, March 2–4, 2026. Airborne 26 is the largest annual static-line personnel jump and airdrop exercise conducted between the

  • 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.