Sharing Tradition

Yokota Air Base, Japan conducted its first ever bilateral wing retreat Jan 17, 2014. The event included 12 Air Force members and 12 Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members. Together, the American flag and the Japanese flag were lowered and retired during the paying of each national anthem. The

Airman keeps on rocking in the free world

There's a dark and crowded live house, full of local Japanese patrons enjoying live performances from local bands.Through the smoky haze and dazzling lights, a bassist with distinct features, unique to the locals, stands tall and rocks the house with his rockabilly band.His name is Charles "Chuck"

Evading the Enemy

SERE instructors at Yokota Air Base train dozens of aircrew members each year testing their ability to survive, evade, resist and escape.

Preparing Yokota

Security forces personnel have always played a vital role in Yokota's mission. However, one of the more unnoticed aspects of security forces is their commitment to ensuring that Yokota Airmen are proficient in combat arms.Combat arms training instructors provide ground weapons training and

Base officials identify Airman killed in vehicle accident

Senior Airman James S. Campbell IV, 23, was killed in a motorcycle accident involving another vehicle near the Yokota Community Center at Yokota Air Base Jan. 13. First responders provided immediate medical attention and transported Campbell to a local emergency medical center where he was

Operation Damayan

When Typhoon Haiyan, one of the largest Typhoons in history, hit the Philippines, Operation Damayan commenced. Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan teamed up with service members from other bases and branches to safely evacuate people from areas hardest hit by the typhoon. Lt.

Yokota's First NCO Academy

Once an Airman in the United States Air Force reaches the rank of Technical Sergeant, he or she can take the next step in professional development. The Non-Commissioned Officer Academy came to Yokota Air Base for the first time ever and the class was a major success.

Base Library provides opportunities for Airmen

The Yokota library, voted best library in the Pacific Air Forces for 2013, is a valuable resource for military members and their dependents.Providing service to more than 250 people a day, the library offers 19 online databases and programs in addition to hard copies of books, magazines and DVDs.

Yokota Airman Dies in Motorcycle Accident

An Airman stationed here was killed in a motorcycle accident at approximately 4:30 p.m. Jan. 13, 2014, in front of the Yokota Community Center. Yokota first responders provided immediate medical attention and transported the Airman to a local emergency medical center where he was pronounced

Yokota youth spruce up Fussa