TechNet builds network, partnership for the future

More than 450 people from the U.S. Department of Defense and technology industry came together for the 7th Annual Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association TechNet Tokyo Feb. 12 to 15, at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo, Japan. "TechNet offered attendees the opportunity to get an

Clean streets pave community relationships

Driving for responsible drinking

The Air Force doesn't take drunk driving lightly and one bad decision could mean the end of a career, but there is always a way to avoid driving while intoxicated at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 374th Airlift Wing is focused on taking care of its Airmen and Airman Against Drunk Driving at Yokota is

Air Force units help recover diverted Navy aircraft on Rota

Team Andersen Airmen, along with Airmen from units in support of Cope North 13, transported an R-11 refueling truck on a C-130 Hercules aircraft from here to Rota Island, Feb. 13, to recover a Navy F/A-18 Hornet that diverted there due to weather a day prior.With the combined effort of Airmen from

Yokota spouse receives PACAF Spouse of the Year award

They are always at our side. They are the moral support that Airmen need through the hardships, on or off duty. They are strong and resilient, keeping the home safe while their Airmen are fighting far away. They love and care for their family and their community. They are someone to return to - they

Gearing for Defense

Gadget gurus equip Yokota's airlift mission

Aircrew flight equipment technicians assigned to the 374th Operations Support Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, ensure mission essential equipment used by aircrew members functions properly. The technicians service a variety of complex equipment such as restraint harnesses, oxygen delivery masks,

PACAF chief meets Yokota Airmen

The Pacific Air Forces Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald visited Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7 to 8, to hear from Airmen and to see first-hand the professional airlift mission and those who make it happen here. McDonald conducted an all-call during his visit, meeting with all enlisted Airmen

New USFJ Liberty Policy for all U.S. Military Personnel in Japan

U.S. Forces, Japan announced a new liberty policy that is effective immediately for military personnel stationed, on temporary duty or on leave in Japan:1. Before any military member is granted liberty off-installation, members must have completed their service-specific Sexual Assault Prevention and

Common mistakes cost time, money during tax time

With income tax season underway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, the tax center opened its doors to help Airmen and their families with questions and concerns they may have on filing their tax returns.But before walking into the tax center to file, Airmen can benefit by avoiding some common mistakes that