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

  • New Room for New Mothers

    New mothers at Yokota now have a cozy, comfortable andprivate place to feed and take care of their newborns thanks to the efforts ofthe 374th Medical Group’s staff and Red Cross volunteers. The new lactation room will serve any new mother to visitthe hospital and members of the hospital staff; it is

  • Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party

    “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up abook and read to a child,” said Dr. Seuss. Each year America celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday withNational Read Across America Day. It encourages people to bring reading intothe lives of children in an enjoyable way. Yokota’s West Elementary

  • Yokota welcomes PACAF’s first C-130J Super Hercules

    Members of Team Yokota came out to welcome the first of 14 C-130J Super Hercules being assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing during an arrival ceremony held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Dillon, PACAF vice commander, along with U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth

  • Mustache March kicks off

    The 374th Operations Group hosted a Mustache March fundraiser kick-off event on March 1, a month long mustache growing competition with five different categories to participate in.All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Air Force Assistance Fund, an annual effort to raise funds for the

  • New retirement plan available for Airmen

    As Airmen begin their military career, one thing that may not be immediately considered is a retirement plan, but an important change to the U.S. military retirement system is presenting new options. The U.S. Air Force is now enabling Airmen to immediately put money into a retirement fund at the

  • The ear nose and throat doctors

    Migraines bothering you? Have you considered letting the374th Medical Group Ear, Nose and Throat clinic give you a shot inthe head? A few Botox shots to relieve pain is just one of many ways ENT arehere to help. In fact, from treating aching heads to broken faces, the ENT teamis a vital part of what

  • Japan-U.S. Joint Concert

    As the lights dim and the curtains open, a single warm noteflows over the Japanese and American audience, melting the language andcultural barriers while strengthening friendships through music.   A joint concert between Yokota Air Base members and thesurrounding communities took place at Mizuho

  • First C-130J Super Hercules is heading Yokota’s way

    The first of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transports that will be assigned to the U.S. Air Force installation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, departed the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility here on Feb. 24, 2017. This marks the first U.S. Air Force combat delivery C-130J-30 to be

  • Yokota’s Outdoor Recreation

    With the winter season in full swing at Yokota Air Base,residents may want nothing more than to huddle up in their warm dry homes; butfor those with a sense of adventure and willingness to brave the cold, the 374thForce Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation has many activities for Airmen andtheir

  • Fire fighters complete live fire training

    Senior Airman Jordan Spiceland, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department fire fighter, performs a test run on a hose prior to completing a vehicle fire training scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 16, 2017. During this scenario, Spiceland was part of the standby team providing a safety