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

  • Yokota recovers from historic snowfall

    Major storms dumped a record breaking 35 inches of snow on Yokota Air Base during the last two weeks. On Feb. 8 and 9 a record 12.7 inches of snow covered Yokota and then on Valentine's Day that record was almost doubled. "The Valentine's snow event was historical," said Maj. Brandee Harral, 374th

  • Rushing to the Rescue

    Yokota emergency medical technicians provide life-saving support during peacetime and contingencies 24/7

  • What is Palace Chase?

    Palace Chase is an active duty program that allows Airmen who have served a portion of their current enlistment to transition into the Air Force Reserve or the Air National Guard where they would complete their service commitment.If an Airman is interested in applying for the Palace Chase program,

  • AF announces 'pro-gear' policy change

    Air Force officials recently announced changes to the Department of Defense's policy on transporting member's professional books, papers and equipment, or PBP&E, shipped in household goods during permanent change of station moves. Known as "pro-gear," the new PBP&E policy will impact orders issued

  • Best foot forward

    Staff Sgt. Russell Weber is an Orthotics specialist with the 374th Surgical Operations Squadron. Weber designs and creates shoe inserts and braces for patients with various injuries.

  • Yokota Dirt Boyz fight Mother Nature

    The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Horizontal "Dirt Boyz" shop worked 24-hour operations to clear the base during the worst snowstorm in 47 years.

  • Yokota weather conditions prompt essential manning

    Due to inclement weather conditions, the commander of the 374th Airlift Wing has authorized minimum manning for Yokota Air Base Monday, Feb. 10. Only mission essential personnel are to report to work. Administrative leave is authorized for civilians. DODEA schools will be closed.Base residents

  • Yokota highlights disaster response capabilities

    The Japan Society for Security and Crisis Management visited Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Feb. 4, 2014 to gain better understanding of Yokota's disaster response capability and crisis management system.