Yokota bio defends against unseen hazards

They are the reconnaissance of the 374th Medical Group. From routine sampling of Yokota's water sources to conducting environmental and occupational health assessments for workplaces, the 374th Aerospace Medicine  Squadron's bioenvironmental engineering flight works to protect base personnel from

Here to help: The Chaplains

Members of the U.S. Air Force Chaplaincy provide spiritual guidance and support to Airmen and their families stationed at home and abroad. At Yokota Air Base this role, vital to morale and welfare of the base populous, is filled by four men from different backgrounds.Leading the team is Lt. Col.

Yokota POL trains Navy

Getting dirty, driving vehicles, servicing aircraft, providing fuel and performing fuel inspections could be seen on the flight line and in the fuels yard during a week-long training in which U.S. Air Force and Navy servicemembers worked together toward a common goal.Members of the 374th Logistics

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.

Hamura-Yokota Friendship Club celebrate with tree planting

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

Yokota celebrates New Year with local communities

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