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

  • Medical personnel take training to the sky

    Airmen from the 374th Medical Group and 459th Airlift Squadron came together to participate in an aeromedical evacuation training exercise here June 28.During training, medical personnel learned how to properly load patients onto litters, move them on and off of a helicopter and maneuver them under

  • Creating smiles, one tooth at a time

    The dentist... what's the first thing that comes to mind? For some, it's the grinding noise, the fluoride treatment or even the conversation about the importance of flossing. For those with more serious teeth issues, going to the dentist causes even more worry and concern. Those patients at Yokota,

  • USFJ Commander delivers Independence Day message

    Two hundred thirty six years ago, 56 men signed a document that immortalizedtheir vision of a free nation. By signing, these men not only announced the creation of the United States of America, but demonstrated their willingness to sacrifice everything for the belief in certain unalienable rights -

  • AF clarifies ITDY dependent travel, transportation allowances

    Air Force officials announced a clarification concerning transportation and travel allowances for Airmen tasked with 365-day extended deployments, commonly referred to as an indeterminate TDY (ITDY). In accordance with guidance provided in the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR), effective July

  • Deployed APS sergeant oversees postal operations downrange

    Letters, parcels and care packages arrive on a daily basis for service members. Most packages are filled with goodies, entertainment and a piece of home that family, friends and loved ones want to share. When these packages are received, morale is boosted, smiles are generated and the deployment

  • Commentary: COMPACAF sends July 4th message

    Independence Day provides us an opportunity to reflect on our nations' rich history while also celebrating our 236th birthday. While we enjoy the holiday with our loved ones, or on far away shores and separated due to military duties, we should also reflect on the debt we owe to the Soldiers,

  • 374 AW welcomes new commander

    Two weeks ago, Col. Mark "Buzz" August was leading deployed Airmen in Southwest Asia. Today, he's leading Team Yokota Airmen as the commander of the 374th Airlift Wing.August assumed command of the wing from Col. Bill Knight in a change of command ceremony June 29. U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air

  • First responders: They could save your life

    When people's lives are on the line in an emergency situation, first responders could be the difference between life and death. When someone else's life is in their hands, their skills must be on point. On June 26, Yokota hosted a first responders rodeo. The rodeo included emergency response

  • 2013 CDCs available online in September

    The Airman Advancement Division's online library, e-WAPS Online Reference Library Database, or e-WORLD, will soon have 2013 promotion cycle study reference material available.Airmen will be able to access the latest reference material by September. Past Career Development Courses are also available