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

  • Lighting up the holiday season with this years’ tree lighting

    Lights used in the tree lighting ceremony are displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2024. Families gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season, experience festive carols and strengthen the bonds within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

  • 374 MSG hosts immersive Airman for a Day

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Sanchez, 374th Security Forces Squadron base defense member, displays handcuffs during the 374th Mission Support Group’s Airman for a Day event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2024. MSG Airman for a Day gave Airmen the opportunity to experience the mission set

  • US, ROK complete Airborne training during Freedom Flag 24-1

    Republic of Korea Special Warfare Command Soldiers assigned the 13th Special Mission Brigade board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prior to it taking off from Seoul Air Base, ROK, for Freedom Flag 24-1 static-line Airborne

  • Defenders of Yokota

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Mills, 374th Security Forces Squadron base defense member, poses for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 17, 2024. The 374th SFS creates a secure environment for the entire Yokota community, enabling the base to support the region-wide mission of promoting

  • USFJ/5AF, 374 AW commanders visit Band of the Pacific-Asia

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander and his spouse Kelly Jost; Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Campbell, 5th AF command chief and his spouse Amber Campbell; Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374th AW