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

  • The United Nations Command (Rear) change of Command

    Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Michael Jansen assumed command of United Nations Command Rear, from Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Barbara Courtney during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26.The reviewing officer of the event was U.S. Air Force Maj.

  • Yokota loadmasters keep drops on target

    During World War II, the way service members loaded cargo onto aircraft was disorganized and lacked today's calculations. This caused problems in one critical aspect of aircraft dynamics: balance. From the need for accurate calculations and specialized handling of cargo has arisen a relatively new

  • US, JSDF participate in Keen Edge 16

    Members from the Japan Self-Defense Forces and United States Forces, Japan came together to conduct a joint-bilateral command post exercise Keen Edge 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, from Jan. 23 to Jan. 29. This is the 14th CP exercise held since 1986.Keen Edge 16's purpose is to facilitate the

  • Yokota calendar increases event awareness

    From taking classes to volunteering to jumpstarting a healthier lifestyle, Yokota members have the ability to find out the events are taking place within the base community.The new Yokota Base Calendar is the go to place to find all the upcoming events from the installation support community, and

  • Retired Airman saves Japanese life

    When we hear about the acts of valor of others, we often try to envision ourselves in their situation and how we might react. We would like to think that we would be handle their situation as well as they had; remaining calm, relying on one's training and ensuring the safety of others even though it

  • Aloha, Airman – Yokota AB, Hawaii loses one of its ohana

    It seemed like just another perfect day in Hawaii - sunny and bright, the temperature a refreshing 79-degrees. The ocean breeze delivered the pleasant aroma of plumerias to those who drive with the windows down as they traverse the winding roads of H2 heading northbound.However, this was not a