Airmen provide flood relief to Kanuma

Tropical Storm Etau hit eastern Japan with a large amount of rain, 26 inches total between Sept. 6-11, causing floods and landslides. More than 12,000 homes were flooded throughout the Greater Tokyo region and 350 landslides struck Tochigi prefecture alone.In response, the 374th Civil Engineer

Airman Coach: Protect & Serve

He shows up 30 minutes before the start of practice to setup equipment and prepare for his players arrival. A goal post, bench, a couple of cones, and six well-worn soccer balls populate the field. Practice is ready to begin.He is Airman 1st Class Tomasz Barba, and he is a youth soccer coach at

On the tracks to discovery

Japan is a country admired for its beauty and culture. From the scenic mountains, to the coastal beaches, to the neon lights of the metropolises, many find that Japan has a lot to offer. Conveniently, from Yokota all it takes is a 15 minute walk to access Tokyo's well-oiled network of train lines.

Yokota hosts 3rd annual 9/11 Tower Run

More than 100 members of Team Yokota came together during the Annual 9/11 Tower Run, Sept. 11, 2015, to remember the lives lost during the hostile attack 14 years ago.US military units throughout Yokota, along with members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and off-base Japanese fire fighters,

Coming home: Lt. Col. Lord reconnects with longtime mentor

It's the middle of a day.  Heat waves are clearly visible. Strong rays of sun light make the air dense and hard to breathe for airmen on the flightline.  Eventually, two Fighting Falcon aircraft come into view accompanied by the sound of their viper engines.In the cockpit, one of the pilots lowers

LASS improves interoperability

Representatives and specialists from multiple nations gathered at Yokota Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 during the 2015 Pacific Agility C-130 Logistics and Safety Symposium.The symposium is a Pacific Command initiative aimed at increasing relationships and interoperability between regional partners; it

730 AMS catching the big birds

A C-5 Galaxy is the largest aircraft in the U.S. military, big enough to transport boats, helicopters and army tanks. When a C-5 stops by Yokota, on its way to deliver a boat to a Pacific Navy installation, who marshals in the 380,000 pounds aircraft? Who replaces the engine for a C-17 Globemaster

A package of support

Yokota utilizes 14 C-130 Hercules and other aircraft to accomplish its mission of providing professional airlift to U.S. allies in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. When parts are required to keep aircraft running and the mission going, how do they get here? When other bases worldwide require mission

RF-A EOP builds relationships between AF leadership

The RED FLAG-Alaska Executive Observer Program (EOP), an annual, five-day distinguished visitor program, took place laterally with the RF-A 15-3 live-fly exercise.The objective of the EOP is to present Pacific Forces' premier multinational and large force employment exercise while building

Yokota Fun Run