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

  • Share the Love: Send Valentines to Veterans

    Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show their appreciation to military servicemembers who came before them by sending free valentines through their local Exchange now through Feb. 6th. Now in its second year, "Valentines for Veterans"  is an annual Exchange campaign to send greetings to

  • To stay trim, hit the gym

    After the holiday season, some individuals may feel more stuffed than the turkey they ate during the holidays. At Yokota's Samurai Fitness Center, staff workers are busy helping people get back on track, or begin anew by providing equipment such as weights, treadmills, a basketball court and more.

  • Airmen under 26 required to complete travel training

    Ticket purchased: check. Bags packed: check. ID and passport: check. Copy of an Air Force Form 4392... Airmen, age 26 and under, regardless of rank, planning to travel throughout the year are reminded to get with their supervisor and complete the Air Force Form 4392, Pre-Departure Safety Briefing,

  • Voting assistance available for absentee voters

    State primary elections have begun and the Federal Voting Assistance Program has geared up to help U.S. military and citizens residing overseas in registering to vote and request their ballots for absentee voting in the primaries over the next few months and the general election scheduled for Nov.

  • Air Force chief of staff releases 2012 reading list

    The Air Force chief of staff announced his latest professional reading list Jan. 6.In a letter to all Air Force personnel, Gen. Norton Schwartz said today's Airmen are among the military's best educated and most inquisitive. "We Airmen are innovators because we embrace the word 'why' and mine it for

  • 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