Yokota News

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

Feb. 26, 2025
Precision in every round: 353 SOW, 374 MXS ensure ammo readiness

A U.S. Air Force maintainer from the 353rd Special Operations Wing, marks a small arms ammunition cartridge during a roll test operation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2025. By collaborating with the 374th Maintenance Squadron on ammunition roll testing, the 353rd SOW strengthens operational
Feb. 26, 2025
374 LRS POL flight engages in bilateral SME exchange with JASDF

U.S. Air Force 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Material Command members pose for a photo during a bilateral subject matter expert exchange of the aerial bulk fuel delivery system in the petroleum, oil, and lubricants compound at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb.
Feb. 20, 2025
374 CS, US Army champion interoperability during Samurai Relay

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Communications Squadron showcased expeditionary communications capabilities during exercise Samurai Relay at Sagami General Depot, Feb. 13.Samurai Relay, formerly known as Adamantium Shield, is a unit-level exercise designed to evaluate the squadron’s ability to
Feb. 13, 2025
Yokota Students Participate in Resiliency Focus Event

Yokota Middle and High School students participated in a resiliency focus event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 10 - 12.
Feb. 13, 2025
Strengthening Bonds through Music: Japan-U.S. Joint Music Concert

The United States Air Force Band of the Pacific joined together with Mizuho schools in the annual U.S.-Japan Joint Music Concert Feb. 8, in Mizuho Town, Japan.
Feb. 11, 2025
KS25: US, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

Approximately 60 members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force conducted a C-17 Globemaster III static loading test at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan Feb. 3-4.
Feb. 10, 2025
36 AS flexes agility, conducts airdrop operations under limited visibility

As the sun set over the Yokota Air Base flightline, four C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron revved engines in preparation for a routine, yet convincing, demonstration of world-class agility, Feb. 6. This night time sortie–also known as a night tac--would take aircrews over
Feb. 9, 2025
374 CES Airmen enhance readiness with RADR training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025.
Feb. 8, 2025
Hurricane Hunters fly atmospheric river missions to improve forecasts

During the winter months, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, commonly known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” shifts their focus to flying atmospheric rivers, which are narrow corridors of concentrated moisture that can bring intense rainfall and cause significant flooding in the western United
Feb. 6, 2025
374 CES Firefighters earn EMT certification, strengthening life-saving capabilities

An automated external defibrillator sits on the ground as members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron practice emergency medical technician procedures during an EMT course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 5, 2025. With enhanced medical training, 374th CES firefighters expand their role beyond