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

  • CAP cadet program inspires youth for aviation

    The smaller buzz of a Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft may be hard to hear over the roar of the 374th Airlift Wing's C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, but that buzz is important to young future aviators at Yokota. The Civil Air Patrol cadet Program uses the Skyhawks for flight orientation as part of a

  • ADC HQ opens at Yokota AB

    Yokota celebrated the grand opening of the Air Defense Command Headquarters building here May 30, after more than two months of operability. The ADC, originally located at Fuchu Air Base, Japan, was moved to enhance the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance as part of the 2002 Defense Policy Review

  • Advanced Study of Air Mobility program visits Yokota

    Advanced Study of Air Mobility students from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center applied classroom theories to operational realities during visits with military units throughout U.S. Pacific Command, May 6-18. With stops at Yongsan Army Garrison and Osan Air Base in Korea; Yokota Air Base in

  • 374th MDG commander honored for international affairs excellence

    An Air Force colonel was recognized May 23 for his role in supporting international relations through medical care and fostering joint relationships with Japan.Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton presented Col. (Dr.) Lee Harvis with the 2011 Air Force International Affairs Excellence Award

  • Speak up, be heard

    "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug." -- Mark TwainChoosing the correct words when trying to communicate is an important part of any relationship. For most people, they can probably remember a certain situation

  • Commentary - PACAF commander sends Airmen Memorial Day Message

    On May 28, 2012, we will pause to honor the memory of our service members who gave their lives in their service to our great nation. For 236 years our military has protected our national interests, at home and abroad in both peacetime and wartime. While our world and our armed forces have changed

  • Commentary - This story is about you

    "Safety -- It's Personal" is the theme for this year's Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, which runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. This year's theme is a reminder that safety is everyone's responsibility, and the decisions we make impact our friends, families and Air