Samurai Readiness Training Day

Staff Sgt. David Owsianka, 374th Airlift Wing public affairs photojournalist, prepares for door guard duty during a Samurai Readiness Training Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2017. Yokota Airmen donned Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear to train for simulated MOPP levels during the

A&FRC: NEO Townhall meeting

Yokota’s A&FRC: Taking care of the things close to your heart

The Airman & Family Readiness Center is an organization that supports and maintains mission readiness by assisting service members and their dependents as they adjust to the challenges and demands of military life. They provide a variety of services including, but not limited to, financial

Policy changes coming to dress and appearance

A new policy change for Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, regarding tattoos will take effect Feb. 1, 2017. “I believe this will open a whole new door for individuals that have wanted to join the military but have been set back by their tattoos,”

459 AS completes hoist training

Cold weather, snow and clouds is not an ideal scenario for a mission, but it served as a proper real world training scenario for members of the 459th Airlift Squadron as they completed hoist training at a landing zone near Mt. Fuji, Japan, Jan. 13, 2017.“One of the most important things we gain from

36th Annual Yokota Striders Frostbite Race

Airmen complete crater repair training

A member of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron picks up the dirt and cement blocks to make the ground level during a simulated crater repair scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2017. Airmen place a mat over the crater once it has been completely leveled. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.

Japan shares cultural heritage with Team Yokota

A barrel of New Year’s sake sits at the Japan Culture Day event hosted by the Japanese Welfare Association at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2017. The event included traditional festival food, a performance from the Samurai Taiko Drum Team, musicians playing the koto and shamisen and tea

Yokota competes for top air base

After being selected as the top base in the Pacific Air Force, Yokota Air Base, Japan has been selected as one of two finalists in the running to receive the Commander In Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence; a team is scheduled to conduct a two day evaluation of Yokota Air Base between

Below the Zone and on the air

Every year there are Airmen who stand out amongst their peers and perform duties beyond their rank. When Airmen demonstrate exceptional leadership, followership and hard work, both on and off duty, the Air Force recognizes and rewards their dedication. The Air Force has a special program where