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

  • Vice President Michael Pence Addresses Troops at Yokota

    YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Vice President Michael R. Pence addressed nearly two thousand U.S. service members and members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force here today, in a speech highlighting U.S. military strength, new capabilities and messages of reassurance to allies Japan and South Korea.The

  • Vice President Michael Pence Visits Yokota Air Base

    Vice President Michael Pence speaks to service members during a troop talk, Feb. 8, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Vice President Pence spoke to the importance of the friendship between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson)

  • Smile Team Yokota

    In a single room workshop above the main dentist office, a small shop completes one of the most detailed, artistic and necessary jobs to help many people live a more comfortable and enjoyable life. To put it simply, they make teeth. When someone gets their tooth knocked out playing ball or simply

  • SecAF interacts with Airmen

    Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks with Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Feb. 1, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Wilson was given a tour of C-130J Super Hercules as part of her visit to Yokota, the Pacific’s premier power projection platform.

  • Intramurals offers wide range of sports to keep members active and involved

    Intramural sports is a fun and active way for Team Yokota to highlight camaraderie, sportsmanship and talent.The 374th Force Support Squadron offers a variety of sports including football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and softball.“The goal of intramural sports is to promote healthy and

  • Yokota Wins PACAF Verne Orr Award

    The 374th Airlift Wing was recently named PACAF’s winner of the 2018 Air Force Association Verne Orr Award.The AFA established the award for the 14th Secretary of the Air Force, Verne Orr, to highlight mission-oriented accomplishments and achievements by units that made the most effective use of its

  • SecAF visits Yokota

    Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited Yokota Air Base, Jan. 30, 2018, during her Indo-Pacific region tour.The visit showcased many of Wilson’s priorities for the future of the Air Force -- readiness, modernization, innovation, leader development and deepening of partnerships.During this

  • Total Force Leadership Development

    The Air Force is more competitive now than it has ever been; much like the corporate world in the civilian sector. Because of this, no matter the rank, Airmen are always looking for ways to distinguish themselves from their peers.While there are many military programs and courses aimed at