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

  • Drive on

    Turning wrenches and active power tools are the sounds of Yokota's Car Care Center, where more than 25 people go each day to have their vehicles worked on."We're here to provide auto services for Yokota," said Wil Teves, Yokota Car Care Center manager. "We perform oil changes, tune ups, radiator

  • Emergency crews stay sharp, practice response

    The 374th Security Forces Squadron, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and 374th Medical Group participated in an emergency management exercise here Oct. 5.The three units used smoke and simulated victims to create a sense of realism for the exercise.

  • AFSA Chapter 1551 opens food pantry at Yokota

    The Air Force Sergeant's Association Chapter 1551 opened the doors to the Yokota Food Pantry, Sept. 22 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The food pantry, located in building 994, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. "We saw a need in the community and

  • FSS hosts driving range grand opening

    The 374th Force Support Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony with base leaders at the new driving range Oct. 4 in honor of the grand opening of the facility. The range has been under renovation since June of 2009 to improve the netting, overhang, grass and mats. "This has been a tremendous

  • Yokota identifies Airman who died Oct. 1

    The Yokota Airman who died off base Oct. 1 sustained fatal injuries from a fall.The servicemember, Staff Sgt. Justin Donaldson, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle dispatcher and operator, had been stationed at Yokota since Jan. 2011."Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sergeant Donaldson's

  • Pacific Trends fills every seat in Saitama

    Pacific Trends, Band of the Pacific-Asia popular music ensemble, traveled to Saitama, Japan, to perform for an audience of approximately 425 at the Saitama Super Arena Keyaki Square Oct. 2.The Band of the Pacific-Asia has been stationed at Yokota Air Base since 1988 and gives about 400

  • Serve to honor your country, and give because you care!

    The Combined Federal Campaign - Overseas is in full swing, giving federal employees and service members the opportunity to donate to more than 2,500 charitable organizations. The goal for Yokota Air Base, Japan, is to raise $275,000 for the CFC-O; Individuals can donate now through Nov. 16."Each

  • Lodging rates increase Oct. 1

    After four years without a rate increase, Air Force lodging rates will go up beginning Oct. 1, Air Force Personnel Center Officials said today. The increase is necessary to ensure Air Force Lodging rates cover current operating and capital improvement costs, said Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, AFPC

  • DoD implements new flight cancellation policy for travelers

    The Defense Department is working with airlines to implement a new flight cancellation policy that will affect air travel for temporary duty travelers, a Pentagon official said today.Andrea Carlock, chief of the program management branch, which serves as part of the Defense Travel Management Office,

  • Airmen urged to reenlist, extend before MilPDS upgrade

    Air Force officials are urging Regular Air Force Airmen who are eligible to reenlist or extend their current enlistment in December and early Jan. 2013 to complete these personnel actions through the myPers website and their base military personnel sections or force support squadrons by Nov. 15 to