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

  • 374 AW leadership visits community civic leaders

    The 374th Airlift Wing leadership team met with mayors from many of the surrounding municipalities of Yokota Air Base from July 22 through July 25. These meetings help promote positive relations between U.S military members and local Japanese people and immerse leadership in the affairs of the

  • Fussa celebrates 74th Tanabata Festival

    The 374th Airlift Wing leadership team and Fussa Friendship Club met with Fussa City leadership and celebrated the Tanabata Festival with the local community July 19, 2024.

  • HALO jumps at Yokota Air Base

    Members of the 36th Airlift Squadron and Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) performed high-altitude low-opening (HALO) jumps at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2024.HALO jumps are a crucial skill for military operations, often used by special operations to infiltrate hostile areas for

  • 374th FSS changes command

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Hasmin Bolling assumed command of the 374th Force Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Jordan Hayes during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26.

  • US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visits the 21st SOS

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, engaged and recognized Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing, 21st Special Operations Squadron, 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 353rd Special Operations Wing. During his visit he emphasized

  • 374th Contracting Squadron changes command

    Lt. Col. Scott Schneider assumed command of the 374th Contracting Squadron, from Lt. Col. Mark Wagner during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, July 16.

  • PACAF Band Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Hansen assumed command of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia from Lt. Col. Jason Plosch during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10.