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 takes strides toward PFAS filtration

    U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing and Yokota Air Base commander, hosted members of the Government of Japan, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and local municipalities to extract samples of treated water on May 14, 2025.

  • US, JASDF participate in ruck march during National Police Week

    Members of Team Yokota observed National Police Week from May 12-15 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, with a series of events honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel. The 374th Security Forces Squadron kicked off the week with a 5K ruck march, recognizing the teamwork essential to

  • Rounding up the 2025 Road Tax Rodeo

    The 2025 Road Tax Rodeo recently processed thousands of vehicles, helping U.S. personnel and families meet their annual Japanese road tax obligations with support from local government officials.Coordinated with Fussa City’s Department of Justice and the Government of Japan, the event streamlines

  • Airman uses triumph in powerlifting championship to inspire, motivate others

    Tightly gripping his hands around the cold metal bar, a rush of adrenaline flowed through his body as the echoing sounds of encouragement from his wingmen, friends and family got louder nearby. “I want to be the best I can,” Staff Sgt. Wilmer Hernandez, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron ultrasound

  • 374 MXS checks off mission readiness with ISO inspections

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryan Rivera, 374th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs isochronal inspections on a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. Airmen from ten career fields across the 374 MXS come together during ISO inspections,

  • 374 MDG hosts Navy Corpsman for TCCC training

    The 374th Medical Group hosted Sailors from the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet for two iterations of tactical combat casualty care training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30 - April 4 and April 13 - 18.