March 6, 2014 Samurai go to war Yokota participated in a week-long Samurai Readiness Inspection March 3 - 7, 2014. The exercise tested Yokota's capabilities as the airlift hub of the Pacific through various contingency operation scenarios.
March 6, 2014 Samurai Readiness Inspection: Command, control at its finest While Yokota Airmen respond to rapid response scenarios on the ground and in the air, the Commander's Action Team is the hub of the command and control structure, bringing together representatives from each agency on base, providing expertise in their subject. The unique setup of CAT members allows
March 5, 2014 Samurai Readiness Inspection: Executing Combat Airlift Sirens blare in the distance, boots stomp the ground to safety and Airmen clad in chemical protection gear brace for impact in a shelter. A missile strikes the base, releasing deadly chemical agents.It's not just a scene from the next war-themed movie, rather a simulated scenario performed by the
Feb. 27, 2014 Team Yokota prepares for upcoming exercise Preparation was the buzzword for members of Team Yokota this week, as they began to get ready for next week's Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base.The purpose of the inspection is to help provide unit and group leaders with feedback about how well their people and programs are prepared,
Feb. 26, 2014 Exercise safety everyone’s concern With the upcoming exercise, the 374th Airlift Wing Safety Office wants to encourage people to make safe decisions. Though safety is a concern all year, individuals may be put in situations or equipment they are not accustomed to working in. "Although the purpose of the exercise is compliance and