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

Yokota saves resources, launches No Heat/No Cool

Yokota Air Base began its semiannual No Heat/No Cool period March 11, 2013.The program, conducted each spring and fall, allows Airmen with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron to maintain Yokota's heating, ventilation and air conditioning infrastructure by allowing for routine, preventative

Yokota's commander addresses challenges, opportunities facing PACAF's airlift wing

First Sergeants deliver random acts of kindness

Though Feb. 11 through 17 marked Random Act of Kindness Week, one organization at Yokota Air Base, Japan, delivers random acts of kindness year-round. For their own random acts of kindness program, the Yokota First Sergeants' Council handed out $50 gift certificates for the commissary to 10

Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Napoleon Ortiz

Yokota teen receives Youth of the Year

Jarred Garcia is a local teen with many talents - he can play the guitar, piano and drums. He holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, knows Jujitsu and practices fencing and archery.He now has another impressive achievement to add to his long list of accomplishment.Garcia was recognized as the 2012 Youth