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

Yokota Airmen and U.S. Army personnel support a joint AEF mission

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

374th CONS wins PACAF award

374th Medical Group offers toll-free call-in line for privacy breach info

In order to further support to patients potentially affected by a previously reported breach of protected health information (PHI), the 374th Medical Group has established a toll-free call-in line.Individuals can now call 1-877-615-3751 Monday-Saturday, 0900-1800 CST for information regarding the

Renovation begins at Yokota's hospital

Beginning Jan. 4, 2012, the Yokota base hospital will undergo a 33-month, $24 million project designed to make seismic upgrades to the entire facility, completely renovate the 1st and 4th floors, and upgrade the building's heating, electrical and water systems.During the renovation, patients will

Yokota Airman helps generals mind their Ps and Qs

 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Craig, a native of Owensboro, Ky,. is currently on a six month deployment serving as the non-commissioned officer in charge of protocol for NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan at Camp Eggers.Craig, a Daviess High School graduate, started his deployment in

ARC delivers holiday greetings from the States

The American Red Cross at Yokota Air Base, Japan, brings holiday messages from the U.S. to service members here and at Camp Fuji, Japan. More than 7,000 greeting cards were sent to the Yokota station this year to disseminate to service members through the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. "Each year,

Operation Santa gives holiday cheer

More than 25 service members from Yokota Air Base, Japan, traveled five hours to the Fuji Kindergarten in Miyagi-ken, Japan, to hand out presents and spend time with more than 100 students Dec. 15.The school was largely affected by the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11,