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

  • 374th SFS hosts Weapons Handling Skills and Tactics course

    The 374th Security Forces Squadron hosted their first Weapons Handling Skills and Tactics course, Aug. 31, 2018, at Yokota Air Base.Approximately 30 Airmen participated in the course, learning the valuable skills needed during a real-world scenario.“We want to enhance defense capabilities, promote

  • 374th MDG Hosts Joint Bilateral CBRN Training

    YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Medical personnel from the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Ft. Dietrick, Maryland came to Yokota Air Base, Japan to host the Offsite Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (MCBC) Short Course Aug. 6-8, 2018.

  • COMPACAF reaffirms integration, cooperation in Japan

    Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, salutes Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, upon his arrival to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2018. This was Brown’s first trip to the region since taking command on July 26, 2018. The trip provided Brown

  • Yokota celebrates Tanabata Festival with local community

    The steady beat of drums welcomed Airmen and residents from Yokota as they attended Fussa City's 68th Annual Tanabata Festival Aug. 3. Approximately 70 Team Yokota Airmen participated in the ceremonial opening parade, taking turns as they carried a "mikoshi," a portable Shinto shrine, on their

  • 374th CONS wins best in PACAF

    Members from the 374th Contracting Squadron look over a contract to keep U.S. Army base Camp Zama in good repair, Aug 2, 2018, Yokota Air Base, Japan. U. S. Pacific Air Forces awarded the 374th Contracting Squadron best large contracting squadron in PACAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin

  • 374 MDG Welcome New Wing Commander

    Col. Ingrid Ford, 374th Medical Group commander, salutes Col. Otis C. Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander, upon his arrival for the 374 MDG immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2018. The tour gave the new wing commander a chance to hear briefings from leadership and subject matter