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

  • Officers’ Spouses’ Club gives back to Yokota

    Although often thought of as a social organization, the Yokota Officers' Spouses' Club gives back to the Yokota community by paving the way for the next generation. By volunteering countless hours towards fund raisers, the members of the YOSC are able to earn thousands of dollars for programs like

  • Yokota students showcase soroban skills

    May 25 was just a regular day for many people in Japan, but for 120 elementary and middle school kids in Department of Defense schools from Yokota and the surrounding Kanto Plains area, it was more, it was the day of the soroban competition.Every year, towards the end of May, the Japanese Soroban

  • Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:As we pause this Memorial Day to honor those who have died in service of our great Nation, it is also useful to

  • COMPACAF delivers Memorial Day message

    On May 30, 2011, our Memorial Day, we will honor our service members who have paid the ultimate price in the full spectrum of military operations in the defense of our great Nation.We honor the legacy of those that have served and given their all, and certainly inclusive in this long line are our

  • Munitions Flight gives Team Yokota the ammo it needs to succeed

    The 374th Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight stays vigilant to ensure the safety of Team Yokota members.In order to continuously improve the contingency capability of the 374th Airlift Wing and Yokota's tenant units, the flight maintains crucial equipment and keeps it readily available."The

  • Yokota celebrates 52 new Master Sergeants

    Congratulations to Yokota's  52 technical sergeants recently selected for promotion to master sergeant. The following individuals were selected for promotion: 374th Operations Support Squadron:Tech. Sgt. Laurent Bailey Tech. Sgt. George Brown Tech. Sgt. Nicky Brown Tech. Sgt. Alvin Estipona Tech.

  • 24 Airmen graduate from ALS

    Congratulations to the 24 Airmen who recently graduated from the Airman Leadership School here May 19. John L. Levitow award winner: - Staff Sgt. Matthew Shaffer, 374th Medical Support Squadron Distinguished graduate award winner: - Staff Sgt. Melissa Thompson, 374th Security Forces Squadron