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

Aug. 15, 2024
Yokota students participate in Student Ambassador Bootcamp

Students throughout the middle and high schools on base gathered to participate in the Student Ambassador Bootcamp Aug. 12 -14, at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
Aug. 15, 2024
Back to School Expo kicks off school year

Yokota Air Base hosted a Back to School Expo to commemorate the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Aug. 14, 2024
730 AMS assists in the crew changeover of the French navy frigate Bretagne

French navy personnel arrived for a crew changeover of the French navy frigate FS Bretagne (D655) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024. Personnel assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Squadron worked hand-in-hand with French service members to ensure the continued readiness and rapid personnel
Aug. 14, 2024
36 AS, JGSDF conduct airdrops over Sendai

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conducted airdrop operations from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Sendai, Japan, July 31, 2024. During this iteration, paratroopers dropped over the Ojihara training area. The 36 AS
Aug. 13, 2024
Airmen sharpen weapons skills through Combat Arms Training

U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in an M9 pistol training course to complete their weapons qualification at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2024.
Aug. 12, 2024
Operational Support Team embeds into 36 AS

The health and well-being of the Airmen who enable the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission is integral. To assist units with rigid mission requirements, a psychologist and a physical therapist from the 374th Medical Group formed the Operational Support Team, July 29, to provide curated support to units
Aug. 12, 2024
36 AS bolsters friendship during JASDF change of command

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron traveled to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Komaki Air Base to attend the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron change of command, Aug. 1.
Aug. 7, 2024
Mission Complete: military working dog Tek’s legacy

Among the ranks of Defenders at Yokota Air Base, Tek is a name that will not soon be forgotten.
Aug. 5, 2024
Winners announced at 2nd Wing Quarterly Awards

Winners of the 2nd Wing Quarterly Award ceremony were announced at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2024. Ceremonies like these reflect a moment to celebrate hard work and effort within a specified time period.
Aug. 5, 2024
Maintaining readiness, security through vehicle barrier system

The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron performed maintenance on an active vehicle barrier system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024.