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

  • New 374 AW commander visits local mayors

    U.S. Airforce Col. Daniel Mendoza, 374th Airlift Wing commander, met with mayors from the five of the neighboring towns and cities around Yokota Air Base, to reinforce the enduring U.S. and Japan alliance and strengthen relationships that support Yokota Air Base's mission and regional stability

  • 374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Mendoza assumed command of the 374th Airlift Wing from Col. Richard McElhaney during a change of command ceremony at Hangar 15, July 10.

  • July Samurai Challenge

    Airmen and community members from around Yokota teamed up to participate in the July Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2026. This month's competition featured Ultimate Frisbee and football, fostering teamwork, friendly competition and connections across the installation.

  • 374 AW commander completes final flight

    U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, completed his fini-flight aboard a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The fini-flight marked the conclusion of his tenure as commander of the 374 AW and honored his

  • 374 OMRS Change of Command

    Col. Graham Warden, 374th Medical Group commander, passes the 374th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. John Wu during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2026. Wu assumed command of the squadron, leading 104 active duty and civilian personnel across

  • 374 CES and National Guard Bureau Wrap Up Bilateral Training

    U.S. Air Force Col. Donavan Laskey, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, joins Airmen at the site of the installation’s new fitness pads during a ceremony marking the completion of a 67-day Deployment for Training, Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The joint effort between the 374th Civil

  • 374 AW commander visits local mayors

    U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, met with mayors from the five neighboring towns and cities around Yokota Air Base on Japan, July 2, 2026, to strengthen partnerships and reinforce the enduring U.S. and Japan alliance. Engagements with local mayors foster mutual

  • 374 MDG Conducts MASCAL Exercise

    The 374th Medical Group conducted a mass casualty exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2026. The exercise gave Airmen an opportunity to practice life-saving procedures while enhancing the readiness of the 374 MDG.