Yokota recognizes home front heroes

During a ceremony held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, five of Yokota's youngsters were presented Home Front Hero awards July 22, 2013. The quarterly award honors the contributions of children whose parents are deployed or on extended duty assignments, and is based on nominations by their

Bilateral leaders tour PDC

Air Force Surgeon General meets Yokota Airmen

Air Force releases new social media guidance

The Air Force Public Affairs Agency recently released the 4th edition of the Air Force social media guidelines, outlining responsible use of social media while maintaining professionalism and operational security. The new edition recommends social media users to: think how their post may be

Airlift hub displays readiness during ORE

While overcoming many real-world challenges, the 374th Airlift Wing participated in an Operational Readiness Exercise July 15 - 18, putting its professional airlift capabilities to the test. The ORE focused on measuring the wing's ability to execute its mission as the sole airlift hub in the Western

Airmen supply JASDF with cargo knowledge

Japanese medical students visit 374th MDG

More than 70 third-year Japanese medical students from the National Defense Medical College visited the 374th Medical Group July 11, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. During their visit, the students were given a briefing about medical operations at Yokota and also received a tour of the facilities.

Catching aircraft, saving lives

Members of Yokota's 374th Civil Engineer Squadron test the installation's flightline arresting gear with the assistance of two F-16 Fighting Falcons from Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2013. The arresting gear assists with rapid deceleration of aircraft during landings and requires annual testing

Mid-shift with the crew chiefs of Yokota

First sergeants host annual seminar