Airmen keep MC-130 fit for mission

PACOM Commander visits Yokota

A week at Yokota Air Base

The 374th Airlift Wing includes four groups: operations, mission support, maintenance and medical. Each group manages several squadrons in order to carry out the wing's mission.Yokota Air Base is also home to U.S. Forces Japan, a joint service headquarters coordinating matters affecting U.S. and

31st RQS trains with 36th AS for real-world scenarios

The 36th Airlift Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron conduct jump training to provide the Kadena rescue squadron Airmen with a vital training environment that prepares them for real-world scenarios. The jumps were part of routine training for the 31st Rescue Squadron. 

A&FRC relocates temporarily

Beginning June 15, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Yokota AB is temporarily relocated while their current building undergoes substantial renovations. A&FRC services will be offered at various locations throughout the base during the renovation process. For additional details or to sign up

JASDF, U.S. learn resiliency together

More than 10 U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen attended a bilateral resiliency training course at the base education center June 4.The resiliency training provided Airmen with effective skills for handling stress."This course is designed for all Airmen," said Tech. Sgt. Brock

No submission: Yokota's Endurance jiu-jitsu class

"You don't have to be the biggest person in the room," said the athletically built man in a slow, thoughtful way, "you just have to be the one who's willing to keep going."The man has spent a lot of time learning to endure, both physical and mental restraints, and that is what he teaches his

Students raise awareness for Healthy Base Initiative

Students from Yokota West Elementary School gave a performance to raise awareness for the Recess Before Lunch program as part of the Healthy Base Initiative at Yokota AB, June 2, 2015.The Recess Before Lunch program allows students to get involved in physical activity prior to consumption of

I just want to dance

Everybody has a hobby. It can be a way to blow off steam after a long day of work or something that is a challenge mentally or physically. For Senior Airman Jessica Turney, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, her hobby is dance, every single type and style of it."I've been

Yokota hosts Vendor Fair, helps local businesses

More than 97 individuals from 70 local businesses came to Yokota Wednesday to participate in a Vendor Fair hosted by the 374th Contracting Squadron.The venue was used to build connections and promote business opportunities between the 374th Airlift Wing and local companies, allowing the U.S.