Team USA wins Tomodachi Bowl

Team USA crushes Team Kanto 57 - 21, when the teams went head-to-head on the gridiron March 10, during the 2013 Tomodachi Bowl. Team USA, comprised of players from Yokota, Zama American, Nile C. Kinnick, American School in Japan, Kubasaki, Kadena and Seoul American high schools took on Team Kanto,

Slideshow: Within 100 million miles

Comet Pan-STARRS passes through the western twilight over earth from March to April. The comet is an ice ball made of dirt currently located approximately 30 million miles from the sun and within 100 million miles of Earth. Although billions of years old, Pan-STARRS is making its first-ever cruise

Local heroes receive recognition

They charge through scorching flames and rugged debris, tackling down doors and extinguishing intense fires, risking their lives to save others.These local heroes are Yokota's firefighters. Their service and vigilance earned them the 2012 Pacific Air Forces Fire Department of the Year award - Medium

374 AW Commander offers straight talk on Eagle 810

In a continuing effort to keep Yokota Air Base up to date on the latest regarding the Air Force's fiscal challenges, Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, took to the airwaves of the American Forces Network's Eagle 810 radio station here, March 15, 2013. During a live in-studio radio

Gas 'n go: Yokota's refueling pros

Cadre teaches response tactics to base defenders

Preparation is an important aspect of base defense. Being well trained helps the unexpected ... well ... more expected. This is exactly what members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron did March 11 - 15, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Cadre, from a contracted civilian law enforcement training team,

36 AS is best airlift squadron in PACAF

Pacific Air Forces recently recognized the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, as the Best Airlift Squadron in the Pacific. In addition to being the best squadron, a 36 AS aircrew was recognized with the General James H. Doolittle Trophy, highlighting the most outstanding Air Mobility

Commercial airliners divert to Yokota

Three commercial airliners were diverted to Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2013, due to strong cross winds at Narita International Airport.A Delta 767 and two United 777 aircraft landed on Yokota's runway due to dangerous wind gusts."Narita IAP received 42-knot cross winds, while Yokota Air Base

Slideshow: Yokota supports Wounded Warrior Project

The Yokota community came together March 8 to 9, 2013, in a 24-Hour Vigil Run and Chili Cook-off, benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. To view the full show, click here.

Airman leads clothing drive for homeless