Yokota News

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

March 31, 2025
SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth landed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during his visit to Japan and other military installations across the Pacific, March 30.
March 27, 2025
US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

Members of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association came together for the 2025 JAAGA Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14.
March 26, 2025
374 LRS Vehicle Management Flight named Air Force Team of the Year

The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight was named the U.S. Air Force Vehicle Management Team of the Year for their exceptional support, innovation, and mission impact across U.S. Pacific Air Forces.
March 26, 2025
374 MDG hosts Japan’s National Defense Medical College students for immersion tour

The 374th Medical Group hosted its annual immersion tour for Japanese nursing students from the National Defense Medical College (NDMC) just 12 miles from Yokota Air Base in Tokorozawa City, Japan, March 20.
March 24, 2025
JASDF PJs visit Yokota for CV-22 familiarization tour

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing hosted Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescue jumpers assigned to the Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron for a CV-22 Osprey familiarization tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 13.
March 24, 2025
374 MXG hosts JASDF personnel during immersion tour

Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Technical School board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during an immersion tour of the 374th Maintenance Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2025. The tour was held to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance through hands-on engagement and
March 21, 2025
374 AW demonstrates aerial port capabilities during BM 25-2

The 374th Airlift Wing recently sent a compact deployment package of U.S. Air Force personnel and equipment to Misawa Air Base, March. 6, 2025.
March 20, 2025
374 AW huddles up for resiliency days

Team Yokota hosted two wing resiliency days following exercise Beverly Morning 25-2 from March 13-14.
March 19, 2025
374 AW Reinforces standards through inspections

Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing participated in an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2025.
March 18, 2025
JGSDF 1st AbnB commander receives Legion of Merit for outstanding service

Yokota Air Base hosted an award ceremony to present Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, commander of the 1st Airborne Brigade, with the Legion of Merit on March 18. U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presided over the ceremony, expressing his