July 8, 2014 Team Yokota Celebrates America Residents of Yokota Air Base, Japan, gather at the Samurai Training Grounds on the 4th of July to enjoy the Celebrate America events sponsored by the 374th Force Support Squadron. The annual event provided military members and their families the opportunity to enjoy games, food and bands before
July 1, 2014 Aircrew and EOD conduct joint training The 459th Airlift Squadron conducted rappelling operations with members of a Navy EOD team assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 5, Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, to sustain the squadron's first joint UH-1N ordnance disposal capability.
June 26, 2014 374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing gathered to observe the wing's change of command ceremony along with their Japan Air Self Defense Force counterparts and local community leaders at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 26.Col. Mark August relinquished command of the 374 AW to Col. Douglas DeLaMater in a
June 24, 2014 Philippine and U.S. Airmen renovate school in need Imagine sitting in a crammed classroom next to 60 other children with hardly any room to move. Not only is it crowded, but during summer break, all of the electrical wiring was stolen throughout the facility, which means no electric fans in 100 degree weather. Not only is it sweltering and
June 23, 2014 Deployed Feature: Two Airmen provide great care for Marauders Reviewing request after request for passenger travel may seem like a monotonous job to some, but for two lone Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron it is their responsibility to ensure all requests for passenger travel are taken care of in an expeditious manner. The job
June 19, 2014 Toasting to successful public speaking One way to become a confident and skilled public speaker is through repetition. The Fussa Speakers Toastmasters Club gives its members exactly that -- plenty of practice. For 40 years, the club has been strengthening its members' public speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure,
June 19, 2014 No parts, no time, no problem: Yokota has it covered Airmen with the 374th Maintenance Squadron provide the support that Yokota needs to operate as the airlift hub for the Western Pacific region. Their dedication and hard work keeps C-130 Hercules, C-12J Hurons and UH-1N Hueys in the air and ensures the capability to provide professional airlift at
June 18, 2014 A taxing success After another successful year, tax season is over here at Yokota's tax center. The center is available to base residents every year from February to June to get their taxes filed. This year Yokota received more volunteers than last year with a 24 person team that worked together to finish roughly
June 15, 2014 Pet smarts Members with the 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron visited Yokota West Elementary school to teach children the importance of animal safety at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2014.
June 13, 2014 Air to Air: Special Operations Airmen train with JASDF partners Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group participated in a bilateral exchange with members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, as well as over the Sea of Japan.