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 Spotlight: TSgt Caleb Hager

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Caleb Hager, Pacific Air Forces Air Postal Squadron section chief, was recognized for his hard work during a Samurai Spotlight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, August 7, 2026. Hager was appointed to lead in an E-7 role and led mail transportation for a 34-member joint-national

  • Yokota Airman becomes first USAF graduate of RAAF leadership course

    Master Sgt. Scott Holmes, 337th Air Support Flight senior enlisted leader, completed the Royal Australian Air Force Professional Military Education Level 4 Leadership course at the School of Postgraduate Studies at RAAF Base Wagga, Australia, July 14 – 23. This marks the first time a United States

  • Yokota celebrates Tanabata Festival with local community

    More than 60 Team Yokota volunteers participated in the annual mikoshi carry during the 76th Annual Fussa Tanabata Festival in Fussa, Japan, Aug. 7, 2026. The 374th Airlift Wing’s mikoshi, a portable Shinto shrine, was carried through the festival alongside local residents, continuing a community

  • 374 MXG hosts JASDF 1st Technical School immersion

    Students assigned to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Technical School visited Yokota Air Base during a bilateral immersion tour designed to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance through professional engagement and mission familiarization.Throughout the visit, students toured key facilities,

  • Yokota Airmen visit Iwo To; a World War II historical site

    Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing traveled to Iwo To, July 31, 2026 to observe the historic battlefield, climb Mount Suribachi and reflect on the sacrifices made during the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of World War II’s most significant battles.

  • 374 LRS showcases airdrop operations

    U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight, and children from the Yokota Child Development Center team participate in an airdrop operations workshop at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2026.

  • 374 SFS enhances readiness through joint training

    Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron and 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services sharpened their rescue task force capabilities during a simulated active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2026.

  • Warrior Ethos Rodeo Wraps up at Yokota

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing and members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated in the bilateral Warrior Ethos Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 16-17. The training strengthened interoperability while reinforcing technical skills essential to supporting