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

  • Team USA Paralympians visit Yokota

    Team USA trained at Yokota prior to competing in the 2020 Summer Paralympic games, which allowed them the opportunity to acclimate to the region and time change. The Paralympic games are a major international sporting event in which thousands of athletes compete, including wounded and injured U.S.

  • Yokota hosts Paralympic athletes

    The 374th Airlift Wing is hosting approximately 70 athletes from August 11 to 21, prior to them competing in the 2020 Summer Paralympic games in Tokyo.This time frame provides the athletes a chance to acclimate to the local climate and weather as well as adjust to the time difference.

  • Yokota tests trial fitness components

    In July, the Air Force announced updates to the fitness assessment including new options for the cardio and strength portions of the test.After being selected as one of the trial sites, the 374th Force Support Squadron Fitness Assessment Cell is offering individuals the opportunity to test on these

  • The Passing of MSgt Quinshayan Y. Richardson

    MSgt Quinshayan Y. Richardson, 374th Medical Group, died due to natural causes, August 3, 2021.MSgt Richardson was pronounced dead by medical personnel at a United States hospital.MSgt Richardson worked at the 374th Medical Group on base as the Medical Readiness Flight Chief and is survived by her

  • Yokota supports joint missions

    More than 35 aircraft and approximately 800 Airmen from Pacific Air Forces and Air Combat Command deployed to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s area of responsibility in July to participate in Operation Pacific Iron 2021. Yokota Air Base provided airlift support to multiple locations throughout

  • Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

    Airmen assigned to 374th Security Forces Squadron fire blank ammunition during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. Blank ammunition was utilized to simulate combat during an active shooter scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

  • First Army Exercise Forager 21 gets a lift from 36th AS

    Aircrew assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron helped transport Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade and U.S. Army Soldiers with 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Special Forces Group, to a drop zone in Guam to test their jumping capabilities.

  • A Moment in Time

    The 374th Airlift Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operations Support Wing leadership participated in a time capsule burial ceremony, July 29, 2021, to reflect on obstacles Yokota faced and overcame in the year 2020.