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

  • LivingFit helps Airmen, families reach weight loss goals

    A new year often begins with resolutions to lose weight and get in shape. Air Force services officials recently launched a new program designed to help Airmen and families accomplish this common goal through proper nutrition and activity.The USAF FitFamily website now includes LivingFit, an online

  • Commentary- Personally Identifiable Information

    Most people have heard horror stories of people who have had their identities stolen. And in recent months, many individuals have been notified of how government computer tapes and laptops containing personal information have been stolen. Though nothing has been linked to any actual cases of

  • Financial seminars to be held at Yokota Feb. 2

    Yokota's Airman & Family Readiness Center will be sponsoring personal finance seminars featuring executives from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority at the Enlisted Club ballroom Feb. 2. The one-hour seminars will provide tips on how to build a stronger financial future through a variety of

  • Defense bill affects pay, separation bonuses, more

    President Barack Obama signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act on Dec. 31, 2011, which increases active-duty and reserve pay by 1.6 percent and governs Defense Department activities, from procurement to military personnel policy.Several provisions in this year's act will potentially

  • New law eases airport screening for troops, families

    President Barack Obama signed a bill into law Jan. 3 to streamline airport screening procedures for service members and their families traveling on official orders.The Risk-based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act gives the Transportation Security Administration six months to

  • TRICARE Beneficiaries Reassured of Robust Pharmacy Service

    The expiration of the retail pharmacy contract between Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) and the Walgreens pharmacy chain means Walgreens is no longer a TRICARE pharmacy network provider as of Jan. 1, 2012."The majority of beneficiaries have access to another network pharmacy very close to home as our

  • Yokota Airmen rapidly mobilize in no-notice exercise

    Yokota Airmen were put to the test when Wing leadership implemented a no-notice mobility exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 4-6, 2012.The exercise scenario simulated the 374th Airlift Wing mobilizing to support U.S. allies and interests in the Pacific region; testing Yokota Airmen's ability to

  • Commentary- The key to making a PCS easier

    Many people believe the best way to make a permanent change of station easier is to be proactive. Although that is one way of alleviating delays, the optimal way is to have a proactive sponsor. No matter how far in advance you begin the process, having someone at your next duty station to assist