USAF and JASDF share search and rescue capabilities

For those stranded at sea or lost in the mountains, the sound of helicopter rotor blades brings hope of imminent rescue. While search and rescue missions are primarily conducted by civilian organizations such as fire department agencies or local law enforcement officers, when necessary the U.S. Air

By defenders for defenders

More than 20 Security Forces Squadron Airmen from Kadena, Kusan, Misawa and Yokota Air Base attended the Defender's Edge training course March 10-13 at the Taiyo Community Center on base.Defender's Edge, a four-day resiliency and stress-management course for security forces Airmen, utilizes

Maintenance faces-off in annual competition

Airmen from all three squadrons within the 374th Maintenance Group participated in a friendly competition to be named best "wrench bender" March 10, 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The competition was comprised of various team and individual activities, which built camaraderie and espirit de corps

Team Yokota shares keys to resiliency with JASDF allies

Resiliency can be defined as the ability to withstand, adapt or recover from life's adversities. U.S. Airmen around the world are being taught skills and techniques to help them deal with the stress of military life, while maintaining mission readiness as part of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness.At

Safety Week: helping improve Team Yokota’s safety

The 374th Airlift Wing Safety Office held a safety week from March 2 to 6. The safety week was designed to provide Yokota residents with various events such as motorcycle/vehicle safety training, child safety training, safety at home/work training and a safety festival to improve personal and

Smiles shine at LTBS

Yokota Dental professionals hosted their third annual Little Teeth and Big Smiles event, a walk-in dental clinic for children up to 10 years old, Saturday, at the dental clinic here.As part of Children's Dental Health Month, the Yokota Dental Clinic offered preventative oral health services to

Working together to forge a stronger bond

Twenty-four U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members met for the first time at Yokota's Enlisted Club for the start of the 2015 noncommissioned officer exchange program Feb. 17, 2015.The 10-day program pairs JASDF members from multiple bases around Japan with U.S. personnel to get a better

Culinary experts prepare bilateral excellence

Making connections for the future

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen toured maintenance operations at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2015. JASDF Airmen toured the 374th Maintenance Group to learn the similarities and differences between the two forces.

Team Yokota trains active shooter scenario

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service Japan in conjunction with the 374th Security Forces Squadron response forces hone their skills during an active shooter training scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2015. This joint training exercise provided realism to employees and response