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 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.

  • 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

  • Yokota ALS participates in its first-ever FTX at Tama Hills

    Yokota Airman Leadership School students recently participated in warmup exercises at an ALS field training exercise at Tama Hills, Japan. During the FTX, Airman had the opportunity to practice identifying unexploded ordnance, securing areas, utilizing land mobile radio systems and learning the

  • Yokota POL Airmen receive decorations for Joint Operations Support

    Airmen from Yokota Air Base were recognized with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, for their rapid-response support during a high-visibility distinguished visitor mission, demonstrating joint interoperability and logistical readiness.

  • Yokota Airmen receive Japan Defense Cooperation Medal

    Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing participated in the Japan Defense Cooperation Medal ceremony at Camp Narashino, Dec. 18, 2025. The ceremony highlighted the enduring alliance between the U.S. and Japan, and underscored the shared commitment to cooperation and mutual respect that strengthens

  • Mizuho Toy Drive: 374 MXG Airmen spread holiday cheer

    Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Group participated in the annual Mizuho Toy Drive at the Mizuho Multi-Generational Communication Center, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The event reflects Yokota's continued commitment to strengthening partnerships with the local community through community outreach and

  • 374 LRS conducts Yokota’s first ever CV-22 hot-pit refuel

    The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked alongside 353rd Special Operations Wing counterparts to conduct the first CV-22 Osprey hot refuel at Yokota Air Base. This capability expands the CV-22’s operational range and loiter time, improving flexibility and strengthening regional presence.

  • Yokota Cookie Crunch 2025

    Spouses and volunteers in Yokota Air Base got together to conduct the yearly tradition of Operation Cookie Crunch, Dec. 16, 2025, Yokota Air Base, Japan. This tradition was created in order to raise morale and bring comfort to airmen who are away from home for the holidays. The entire base