374th SFS NCO wins GEICO award

An NCO from the 374th Security Forces Squadron was recently awarded the 2011 GEICO Military Service Award in Washington D.C. Staff Sgt. Mark King, a security forces trainer hailing from Henderson County, N. C., represented the Air Force in the drug and alcohol abuse prevention category."Mark has

Win $10K for your ideas

Tech. Sgt. John Spence, a civil engineer technician previously assigned to Yokota, was looking for ways to save his office some money. When he submitted an idea to the Innovative Development Through Employee Awareness program, he never expected to win $10,000. It's everyone's responsibility to

Commercial airline pilots visit Yokota, present token of thanks

A somber ritual upon a mountaintop

Hearing stories about World War II generally do not give the impression of internationally made friendships. But a single event during that war has inspired an annual ceremony commemorating human decency and respect.On June 16, a group of 26 Airmen and other Americans from Yokota climbed Mount

459th AS welcomes new leadership

No matter the size or distance: Yokota defense couriers deliver messages that matter

The outside and inside of the building is bare of signs or unit crests, but make no mistake - the national security of the United States depends on what's inside. When classified military information or cargo needs to be hand-delivered anywhere in the Pacific, the U.S. relies on an elite group of

Breathe easy, the nose doctor knows

Aero Club provides flight path to license

When you think of hobbies, flying may not usually be at the top of the list. For some, it's too daunting, too expensive or just too high in the sky. But for others, it's the greatest experience in the world. The Yokota Aero Club opens its doors to all those interested in learning how to fly, no

Masumi Kai spouses show thanks for Operation Tomodachi

Commentary: Understanding reprisal

Have you ever thumped a little sister or brother on the arm or threaten not to take them out for ice cream for telling mom and dad you came in late from a party? If you have, this would be reprisal. Of course, this is reprisal in its simplest form. Yet, it is not far from what Federal law and the