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

  • 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

  • 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