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

  • Pediatrics opens in renovated clinic

    The 374th Medical Operations Squadron Pediatrics Clinic opened its doors to patients in its renovated location Jan. 23, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. From antibacterial chairs and low energy usage lights to new patient rooms and additional staffing, the pediatrics clinic received an overhaul from

  • Dental Squadron hosts "Little Teeth- Big Smiles" Clinic

    The month of February marks National Children's Dental Health Month across the U.S., and Airmen at Yokota Air Base, Japan, honored the occasion with Little Teeth and Big Smiles.Members from the Yokota Dental Clinic invited children, up to 10 years old, to attend a walk-in dental clinic, Feb. 2,

  • Keeping the influenza off Yokota

    Runny nose, sore throat, high fever and headache -- these are some of the general symptoms of flu that no one looks forward to experiencing. The flu vaccine can help prevent these symptoms from occurring.According to Staff Sgt. Victoria Bassett, the NCO in charge of the 374th Aerospace Medicine

  • Aircrews build partnership, understanding at Yokota

    A Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircrew from Komaki Air Base, Japan, visited various squadrons in the 374th Airlift Wing to share their experiences with Airmen and learn from one another. During the visit, the JASDF aircrew tagged alongside their U.S. aircrew counterparts from the 36th Airlift

  • Airmen promoted in March can prepare for anticipated pay delays

    Airmen, officers and enlisted, being promoted in March should prepare for expected pay delays because of the Military Personnel Data System upgrade occurring that month."Individuals getting promoted from Mar. 4 to Mar. 26 will not get their promotions updated in MilPDS because of the upgrade," said

  • Yokota opens tax center for community

    It is that time of year again - tax season! Starting Feb. 5, 2013, several service members, through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, are helping Team Yokota members file their income taxes to receive the most out of their refunds. The VITA program here provides free tax advice and tax

  • Dental Squadron offers clinic for Little Teeth - Big Smiles

    The 374th Dental Squadron will host a walk-in dental clinic for children, up to 10 years old, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Feb. 2, 2013, at the Yokota Air Base Dental Clinic. During the Little Teeth-Big Smiles Clinic, patients will be offered well baby exams, dental examinations and cleanings and oral