Yokota Riggers prepare to handle any contingency

Official provides tax tips for troops

As service members begin preparing for the annual tax season, they may want to consider a new savings plan designed for young people, a Defense Department tax official said today.Service members and their dependents who earn less income today than they expect to earn in the future, such as those in

Early retirement offered to select enlisted Airmen

Air Force officials announced an application window for targeted early retirements for enlisted Airmen. Eligible Airmen will have 15-19 years of service in fiscal 2012 and be in the grades of staff sergeant through master sergeant in overmanned career fields.The Temporary Early Retirement Authority

UXO discovered, destroyed at Yokota

An unexploded ordnance was destroyed by controlled detonation here at approximately 10:30 a.m. April 10, 2012.The UXO, a World War II-era white phosphorous grenade, was found April 9 on Yokota's east side during construction renovation. Once discovered, base officials established a safety cordon and

Students participate in STEM week at Yokota

Community converges on Sakura Walk 2012

Sexual Assault Awareness Month hits the ground running

First lady unveils new military spouse hiring effort

First Lady Michelle Obama today announced a new hiring effort intended to deliver thousands of portable, flexible job opportunities to military spouses and veterans in the coming years.Eleven companies have pledged more than 15,000 jobs for military spouses and veterans, the first lady said, noting

Officials complete new tuition assistance policy memo

When a new policy takes effect, probably this summer, schools will need to have a signed memorandum of understanding to participate in the Defense Department's Tuition Assistance Program, Pentagon officials said.A 90-day extension that expired March 30 allowed DOD officials to work with stakeholders

YOSC raises scholarship funds at bazaar