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

  • Responsible drinking training held at Yokota

    Service members stationed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, completed a responsible drinking training Thursday as part of a mandated stand-down day set forth by the U.S. Pacific Command for those stationed in the region. All ranks participated in group discussions and scenario based training geared towards

  • UltimateMe: Your Key to Peak Performance, Youthful Vigor and Better Health

    Whether you're new to military service, a seasoned warrior, a supportive spouse or a proud retiree, you've undoubtedly had days when your body or mind simply felt "old" or didn't perform as well as it should. In many cases, this may be a one-time occurrence due to lack of sufficient sleep,

  • Yokota Airmen strengthen bilateral, joint HA/DR exercises

    As the C-130 Hercules dove through the clouds towards its target 300 feet off the deck, the crew began its drop zone entry checklist. In the back of the aircraft, two loadmasters readied the cargo and eyed the amber light, awaiting its turn to green. Suddenly, the navigator's voice alerted over the

  • New amenities for 225-RIDE volunteers

    There's good news for those who volunteer for Yokota's 225-RIDE program; the volunteer facility will be receiving new upgrades that will make the time between dispatch calls more enjoyable for volunteers. The existing 225-RIDE facility will receive a new TV, coffee maker, video game system and

  • Yokota Airmen invited to All-Air Force softball tryouts

    Three Airmen from Yokota Air Base have been selected to attend the All-Air Force tryout camps Aug. 27- Sept. 14 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Headed to the camp are A1C Mychavia Harris, 374th Comptroller Squadron administrative support, 1st Lt. Shauna Barry, 374th Surgical Operations

  • Yokota Travel Series: Tackling Mt. Fuji

    On particularly clear days, members of Team Yokota are often treated to quite the beautiful view of Japanese mountains, particularly Mount Fuji, one of the most famous mountains in the world.Mount Fuji is an iconic symbol of Japan and it is the tallest mountain in the country-standing at 12,380 feet

  • Down, dirty training for combat engineers

    More than 100 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Prime Beef Airmen came together at the Par 3 golf course here for their monthly training day Thursday. "We have monthly Prime Beef training that is completed at home station and is a requirement for the 374 CES," said 2nd Lt. Katie MacGregor, 374 CES

  • UH-1: A history of the Huey at Yokota

    Over half a century ago, the Bell Huey family of helicopters entered the Department of Defense inventory. The iconic helicopter became a symbol for the war in Vietnam, where the helicopter was a vital part of troop movements.The UH-1 Iroquois first entered the Air Force inventory in 1964 and was

  • RED FLAG-Alaska: Ensuring aircrew equipment

    The responsibility of handling, issuing and maintaining millions of dollars of equipment is one entrusted to Airmen who are tasked with the preservation of aircrew flight equipment that might one day--save a life.AFE specialists are relied on heavily by aircrew members throughout the Air Force, and