Story of a dream

Operation PACANGEL's impact

Being a medical professional in the military gives service members the opportunity to serve side by side with professionals from other nations. Through Global Health Engagement, the Department Of Defense’s public health and medical-related actions and programs, medical professionals in our military

Make it stick: tips for health and fitness

Yokota got a jump on New Year’s fitness and health resolutions this year, with an influx of people utilizing base fitness services around November. Yet, achieving energy, a more attractive figure and elevated mood from a healthier body is a long-term goal. Let’s look at some ways to make sure that

The Beaudoin family's newest addition

Weighing at 7 pounds 12 ounces, Beatrice M. Beaudoin, Yokota’s first baby of the year, was born at approximately 7:08 a.m., Jan. 7, 2017.“Beatrice was the first of four babies born on that day,” said U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Kevin A. Beaudoin, International Port Security liaison officer and father

Jump Week, Day and Night

A Marine with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, stows suspension lines preparing a parachute on Jan. 11, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Marine unit spent the week working on their parachute qualifications practicing static line and

Yokota's tax center opens its doors

The Yokota Air Base Legal Office will be opening the tax center for the 2016 Tax Year on Monday, 30 January and remain open for business until 15 June. The tax center will be located in building 315 on the 1st floor. The tax center will be open to active duty military, retired military, dependents

Yokota's Vet taking care of family

Since the American War of Independence, the United States military has needed veterinary specialists. While the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps was not formally established until 3 June 1916, Gen. George Washington recognized their utility and directed that a cavalry regiment with a farrier (specialists

Santa Claus visits local care facility

Metal Tech creates equipment racks

The last cargo drop of the year