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

  • Memorial Day is more than a long weekend

    As we take time to reflect on this Memorial Day, I would like to thank all our forces in Japan for their service to our great Nation. There are many people who think of this day as the unofficial start of summer with a three- or four-day weekend, but I hope for most it means much more to them than a

  • Postal squadron hand delivers first-class service

    It's a little window, but it holds so much opportunity. Whether you're waiting for a letter from home or something you purchased for your home, this little post office window puts you in touch with the world outside. "Mail is an important aspect of everybody's life," said Senior Airman David Rudin,

  • Japan to experience annular solar eclipse

    Japan will experience an annular solar eclipse Monday, May 21, at 7:34 a.m. This will take place for the first time in Japan in 25 years, and Yokota is in the absolute perfect position to observe this unique solar event. Yokota Airmen and their families are encouraged to safely enjoy this event.

  • Yokota CATM keeps Airmen "on target"

    Security forces personnel have always played a vital role in Yokota's mission. However, one of the more unnoticed aspects of security forces is their commitment to ensuring that Yokota Airmen are proficient in combat arms.Combat arms training and maintenance instructors provide ground weapons

  • Yokota earns four AF-level safety awards for 2011

    Congratulations to Team Yokota for earning four 2011 Air Force-level safety awards. "Safety awards differ from a lot of the other awards out there because they require a full team effort to win. Capturing these particularly coveted Air Force and Pacific Air Forces-level awards spotlights how Yokota

  • Yokota Honor Guard: Serving with dedication, integrity

    All is quiet, not a whisper to be heard. They stand fast and remain ready. The determination can be seen in their eyes. They are dressed in firmly pressed ceremonial uniforms, adorned with silver braided ropes. The command is given, "Colors...tench hut (attention)!" The small team of Airmen snaps to