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

  • Samurai Challenge: The Amazing Samurai Race

    The Samurai Challenge is a monthly event held to boost unit camaraderie and encourage friendly competition between servicemembers. Several teams of Airmen from the 374th Medical Group, 374th Wing Support Staff, Civil Engineering Squadron and Force Support Squadron ran across the installation,

  • Yokota supports first JGSDF-hosted multinational airborne exercise

    U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron supported a multinational airborne operation Jan. 17 at Ojojihara Training Area, Miyagi Prefecture, marking the first Japan Ground Self-Defense Force-hosted multinational airborne exercise conducted on Japanese soil.

  • Honoring Tradition: Japan Culture Day

    U.S. and Japanese community members came together to enjoy the annual Japan Culture Day on Jan. 16, 2026. Volunteers and attendees were able to celebrate the new year with Japanese traditions such as lion dances, kimono fittings and mochi pounding. These traditions dated back as far as year 710 and

  • Command Your Mindset: Dr. Jannell MacAulay

    U.S. Air Force veteran, Dr. Jannell MacAulay, visited Yokota Air Base, Jan. 14, 2026. Dr. MacAulay delivered her speech to service members about the importance of mental strength and gave service members the tools to strengthen their mindsets.

  • Comedian Gabriel Iglesias tours Yokota facilities

    Comedian Gabriel Iglesias visited a dinning facility during a USO tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2026. Iglesias's visit included engagement with service members, families and community members across the installation, supporting morale and community connection.

  • Yokota community comes together to celebrate MLK Day

    A sign displays event information during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2026. The annual event honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reinforces the importance of service, equality and community connection across Team Yokota. (U.S. Air

  • Comedian Gabriel Iglesias flies aboard C-130J at Yokota Air Base

    Comedian Gabriel Iglesias poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Airmen during a visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2026. The visit provided Airmen an opportunity to engage with Iglesias and highlighted the importance of morale and connection within the Yokota community. (U.S. Air Force photo