374th Operations Group changes command

Airmen from the 374th Operations Group and representatives from the 374th Airlift Wing gathered at the Taiyo Community Center to witness Col. Robert Dotson take command of the 374 OG at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 19, 2014. The 374 OG is comprised of three squadrons: the 374th Operations Support

Yokota History Part 4: Yokota and the Cold War, 1952-64

The Cold War is an amorphous event that historians date variously as having started at the end of WWII, from the president's articulation of the policy of "containment" in 1947, during the Berlin Airlift in 1948-49, or myriad other turning points in that epic struggle between the United States and

Operation Christmas Drop: volunteers and the build up

Boxes wrapped in an assortment of festive Christmas wrapping papers were spread throughout the local community, all with a wish list taped to their exterior. Each box represented a donation drop-off spot for Operation Christmas Drop.But, the time for donating was over, as volunteers collected the

Operation Christmas Drop: Island anticipation

More than 1,200 miles from the nearest western civilization, a man stands on a beach wearing only his lavalava. He lifts the bright orange flag with yellow brim and stakes it in the ground, marking the spot to ensure it is easily seen, especially from air. The 80 degree weather, palm-tree-covered

Toys for tots: Yokota Marines deliver cheer to children

Yokota Marines extended their goodwill by delivering toys to children at the Franciscan Chapel Center in Roppongi, Tokyo, Dec. 14, 2014, for the Semper Fi Society's Toys for Tots.

Yokota celebrates new Kindergarten building

A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of a new annex to the Kindergarten School at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2014.Col. Douglas DeLaMater, 374th Airlift Wing commander, gave opening remarks before helping cut the ceremonial ribbon with Mrs. Hattie Phipps, Joan K. Mendel Elementary

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders bring health, cheer to Yokota

As part of their 2014 USO Tour, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders stopped by Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2014. During their visit, the cheerleaders brought holiday cheer while visiting Airmen in their work centers. They also taught the base youth about hte importance of exercise during a fitness

Yama Sakura 67 blossoms, strengthens bilateral readiness

A myriad of service members spanning multiple branches of military service and nationalities gathered in areas around Tokyo, Japan with one common goal in mind: to defend Japan from simulated contingencies.The event was Yama Sakura 67, the largest U.S. Army annual bilateral exercise in Asia-Pacific

Santa's sleighs take flight

Holiday cheer en route to an island not near you

Military personnel, civic leaders and leadership throughout the Micronesian area of the Pacific gathered here to officially perform a push ceremony for the 63rd annual Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 9.The push ceremony marks the beginning of the annual humanitarian airlift mission that supplies