Explore for a day: Ueno Zoo

Under cover of thick brush, leaves and a large log that branches out in multiple directions, a tiger patiently stalks his prey, who happens to be a small child. The tiger's pace quickens as he gets closer to the still oblivious child. Just feet away, the tiger stops at the one-inch thick slab of

Airmen at Yokota host DoD bone marrow drive

Each year, an estimated 30,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a serious blood disease and more than 500 of them are in the Department of Defense. For many of these people, a bone marrow transplant is all that will save them and 75 percent of patients cannot find a match within their own family. To

374 MOS inactivates at Yokota

The 374th Maintenance Operations Squadron inactivated in a ceremony held in Hangar 15, July 31, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 374 MOS lineage dates back to Aug. 17, 1948, when it was the 374th Base Service Squadron, Troop Carrier, Heavy. The unit received five Air Force Outstanding Unit

Joint fire training in a flash

There's a fire burning inside a red container. Firefighters are already at the scene, but they aren't there to put it out, they're there to lock themselves inside and experience what happens next.The fire burns brighter, smoke rises higher and the heat begins to concentrate at the center. Suddenly,

374 AW, JASDF team up in support of Red Flag-Alaska

More than 30 people filled the hangar checking and rechecking paperwork, ensuring each pallet was prepared for the weekend departure. Members from the 374th Logistics Readiness and 730th Air Mobility Squadrons worked hand-in-hand with their Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts Aug. 1, 2013, to

Growing partnership on hallowed WWII island

A Japanese island that was once the site for one of the most iconic battles of WWII, Iwo Jima, now hosts Japanese and visiting U.S. service members who strengthen their bonds of friendship while paying mutual respect to the fallen.Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Yoshihiro Obata,

Yokota derby girls keep on rolling

Roller skates with a variety of colored wheels. An array of protective helmets, elbow and knee pads. A zebra-striped shirt, stop watch and whistle. By themselves, these items have little in common. Together, though, they form the key ingredients to the sport of roller derby. The Scary Blossoms are

Airmen experience Japanese culture at Jujo bon-dance

JASDF officers visit Yokota's Maintenance Group

Antenna maintenance ensures multi-service communication