Yokota News - Page 22

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

May 2, 2025
Thrills, Chills, Drills: Fussa City hosts PACAF Band, Drill Team Performances

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific, along with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team based in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., performed in the 10th Annual U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert in Fussa City, Japan, April 24.
April 30, 2025
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team honors tradition in ceremonial exchanges with Japanese counterparts

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team successfully concluded its inaugural official tour of Japan from April 20–27, performing at eight locations across the Kanto region. The weeklong tour included a series of drill performances and ceremonial exchanges, highlighted by two key events with
April 30, 2025
374 MDG enhances operational readiness at Yokota

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing gives blood at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025. The 374th Medical Group ensures medical readiness for the 374th Airlift Wing, 5th Air Force, and U.S. Forces Japan, managing 64 war reserve material projects, including the U.S. Air
April 25, 2025
U.S., Japan host Women, Peace and Security Workshop

U.S. and Japan military and defense personnel convened for the third annual Women, Peace and Security in Military Operations Workshop at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 22-23.
April 25, 2025
374 FSS fitness center refresh

The 374th Force Support Squadron Samurai Fitness Center received an upgrade in equipment at Yokota Air Base, April 15.
April 24, 2025
374 LRS performs periodic FORCE functions check

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted a periodic functional check of their war reserve materiel, the Fuel Operational Readiness Capability Equipment.
April 16, 2025
NFL player visits Yokota, leads football camp for military kids

NFL ProCamps held a two-day football camp for military kids with Morgan Fox, Atlanta Falcons defensive end, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Apr. 12 - 14. NFL ProCamp is a two-day football camp that gives military children the opportunity for tips and hands-on instruction from a professional athlete. Fox
April 14, 2025
Team Yokota celebrates Month of the Military Child

Students walk through the entrance of a Month of the Military Child event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. Established in 1986, the Month of the Military Child pays tribute to the children of military service members by recognizing their commitment and sacrifices. (U.S. Air Force
April 10, 2025
374 OSS responds to runway closure with rapid contingency landings

Members of the 374th Operations Support Squadron and 36th Airlift Squadron conducted rapid contingency landings on a recently approved alternate landing zone, Apr 8.The 374 OSS air traffic control tower received notification of an in-flight emergency of a Yokota-bound aircraft prompting a temporary
April 8, 2025
Yokota in Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. The Sakura tree reached full bloom one day earlier than the previous year.