Yokota helps its members live longer

From the beginning of a service member's career, change is a constant factor -- whether good or bad. Most change is out of the member's hands, but one life-saving change they can control is smoking. A Yokota Tobacco Cessation class gives base members the tools needed to take the next step towards a

AF implements non-volunteer MTI selection process

Technical sergeants and master sergeants who meet qualification requirements may be non-voluntarily selected for military training instructor duty, Air Force Personnel Center officials said."Low MTI manning levels in 2003 resulted in non-volunteer selections, so this decision is not without

Airman takes pride in building future leaders

It is a simple word to describe a powerful human trait or action; the ability to influence or guide a group of people to complete an act greater than themselves - leadership.Tech. Sgt. Joseph Gambles is one familiar with leadership. As a Professional Military Education instructor for the Yokota

374 MDG establishes toll-free number for inquiries regarding privacy breach

On August 21, 2012, the 374th Medical Group (374 MDG) at Yokota AB, Japan, discovered a potential compromise of patients' protected health information (PHI) when, on or about September 22, 2011, a former 374 MDG provider mailed surgical reports he performed at the facility to his stateside address.

COLA survey becomes available soon

Service members on Yokota Air Base have the opportunity to voice their opinions and possibly make a difference in their Cost of Living Allowance.The Living Pattern Survey, a part of the COLA survey, takes place Jan. 15 to Feb. 15 online."This survey is vital in determining the COLA rate, which helps

New Education and Training Center Hours

The Resource Management Decision 703 (RMD 703) was the culmination of a DoD-wide comprehensive effort to increase efficiencies, reduce overhead costs, and eliminate redundant functions in order to improve the effectiveness. The reduction necessitated the need to reduce, reorganize, or eliminate

First Sergeants deliver gifts to Yokota's angels

'Tis the season for giving to those in need, and the First Sergeants' Council is doing just that throughout Yokota Air Base, Japan. Sixty-three children, otherwise known as angels, received gifts this Christmas courtesy of anonymous donors in the Yokota community."Everyone has a time when they need

Listening for the roar of Santa's sleigh

For children in Micronesia, Santa comes each year bringing toys and other gifts for them, just like in other parts of the world. Well, almost just like in other parts of the world. For these islanders, Santa doesn't ride a sleigh; he rides a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, and wears a

Pest Management takes care of Yokota members

Anyone who has accidentally left opened food outdoors overnight knows the large amount of insects it attracted the next day. Bugs are everywhere and can even invade your home or business when given the opportunity. Luckily for Yokota, the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management team is always

A day in the life of the fire department