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 welcomes local municipalities for installation tour

    U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a photo with local council members outside the distinguished visitor lounge during a community relations tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026. The tour concluded a full day of mission briefings, static displays

  • Yokota unveils 50th Friendship Festival patch

    The official Friendship Festival 2026 patch was unveiled with a decal on the side of a C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2026. What began a half-century ago as a small community gathering now serves as a premier bilateral event in the region,

  • CDDAR Airmen train aircraft recovery capabilities

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Maintenance Squadron, perform aircraft recovery on Cessna during a Major Accident Response Exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2026. Airmen trained for rapid aircraft recovery and runway restoration procedures following a simulated aircraft incident

  • Yokota hosts Kick Off for AFAF Campaign

    The Air Force Assistance Fund hosted a campaign kickoff with games, music and dozens of burgers and hot dogs for everyone who attended. The campaign gave a chance for attendees to donate to four charities which are dedicated to providing emergency financial assistance, supporting widows and widowers

  • CMSgt Recognition Ceremony

    The Newest generation of Chief Master Sergeants were celebrated at the CMSgt Recognition Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2026. Earning the rank of CMSgt is only achieved by 1% of the U.S. Air Force, this event highlights the hard work and dedication of those who earned it.

  • Yokota concludes SAAPM with 5K color run

    Yokota Air Base concludes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month with a 5k color run on April 30,2026. Events like these allow community members to come together and foster a safer community and provide support for survivors.

  • COMPACAF visits Yokota Air Base

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, toured installation facilities at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2026. The visit provided Schneider a closer look at the Wing’s mission readiness and the opportunity to engage with the Airmen executing the mission.