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

  • 2025 Spring CCAF graduation highlights Yokota’s academic achievements

    Graduates of the 2025 Spring Community College of the Air Force pose for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. Earning these degrees reflects each Airman’s commitment to personal and professional development in support of the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • 353 SOW showcases CV-22 Osprey to AFSOC spouses

    The 353rd Special Operations Wing hosted a CV-22 military spouse appreciation day event to recognize the vital role military spouses have in supporting Air Force Special Operations Command missions at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 30.For the first time in nearly two years, spouses had the opportunity

  • 374 AMXS host dedicated crew chief induction ceremony

    28 Airmen from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were officially inducted as dedicated crew chiefs during an induction ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28.Before selection, candidates undergo a competitive evaluation process. They must be nominated by leadership and demonstrate

  • 515 AMOG, 374 LRS honor the fallen during Port Dawg Rodeo

    Members assigned to the 515th Air Mobility Group and 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron hosted a Port Dawg Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21. The annual Port Dawg Rodeo pays tribute to fallen members of the "2T2" community with a memorial run and ceremony. This year, the ceremony honored the

  • SSC ignites STEM innovation and education at Yokota

    Nicole Tibbets, Space Systems Command STEM executive lead, performs a demonstration during the SSC STEM outreach program for students at Yokota West Elementary School at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. The SSC STEM outreach programs foster early interest by helping prepare future generations

  • 374 AW conducts deployment, force generation training day

    Units within the 374th Airlift Wing completed a deployment and force generation training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13-14. The training days allowed units an opportunity to gain quality cross-functional whole-wing training while balancing real-world tasks and operations.

  • Friendship Festival 2025

    Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks about Friendship Festival 2025, an open event that celebrates the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)