Yokota Travel Series: Tokyo Skytree

Located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan, sits a 634-meter-tall behemoth of a structure known as the Tokyo Skytree. This broadcasting and observation tower was built in 2012 and is the tallest building in Japan. At the time of its completion, it was the second tallest structure in the world.At the base of

Disaster prep for more than just adults

Members from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with volunteers from the American Red Cross to teach children about disaster preparedness Sept. 30, 2014, at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II simulator visits Yokota

Last week, Yokota welcomed Lockheed Martin to the Taiyo Community Center for the display of the F-35 Lightning II simulator. The F-35 is the second, 5th generation fighter jet; F-22 Raptor being the first.The simulator came to Yokota and other air bases to give Airmen the opportunity to see what

730 AMS open house provides traveling answers

Whether it's time for a vacation or an upcoming PCS, there are preparations that must be made in advance to ensure a smooth transition.The 730th Air Mobility Squadron held an open house at the passenger terminal to help facilitate these traveling processes. Base residents had their questions

TCCOR All Clear issued at Yokota

Yokota Air Base and the greater Kanto Plain entered TCCOR All Clear condition Monday.Base residents may resume normal activities and begin general cleanup around homes and facilities. Yokota Air Base roads have been declared safe for base residents to use. AAFES facilities and the Commissary will

Yokota builds fitness warriors

Everyday people offer their lives for their country, volunteering years of service to protect and defend their homeland and prevent worldly oppression. And, every day, as people join the service, others leave, sometimes voluntarily ... other times because they were not maintaining military fitness

Honoring tradition

The 374th Force Support Squadron coordinated a retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2014. FSS spearheaded the weekly ceremony to enstill morale and discipline within the unit.

U.S. Airmen share medevac capabilities with JASDF

Taking care of your own--it is a responsibility maintained culturally by the U.S. Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. One way Airmen take care their own is through medical health care.The 459th Airlift Squadron, from Yokota Air Base, Japan, flew to Kadena Air Base Tuesday and Wednesday

FSS hosts wing fun run

Fight the flu

It's that time again...Flu season! As cold weather moves in, the 374th Medical Group has a solution to the seasonal issue with the influenza vaccines.The immunization clinic is visiting squadrons around Yokota giving the shot or mist to Airmen. They will also be available for mass vaccinations at