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

New GPS offers life skills for Airmen in civilian transition

The transition between living the life of an Airman, Soldier, Sailor or Marine to a civilian lifestyle can be a difficult one, and ensuring everything is in order before leaving the military is essential in making the transition smoothly. The Department of Defense, backed by President Barack Obama,

Operation Christmas Drop comes to a close

374th AMXS install rafts, ensures safety for emergency landings

Marines deliver toys, smiles to community surrounding Yokota

The holidays are a time of enjoying time with family and friends and most importantly spreading kindness and goodwill to all. At Yokota Air Base, Japan, a group of Marines extended their goodwill by delivering toys to children at the Ajiro orphanage in Akiruno city, Tokyo on Dec. 14 for the U.S.