Recovering hope: Airmen help Japanese rebuild Sendai Airport

In the aftermath of the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Sendai Airport was a disaster -- cars littered the runway, debris had piled up inside the terminal, there was no power.Sendai Airport was written off by many as gone forever. That is, until Airmen stationed in Japan arrived there

13 Airmen graduate from ALS

Congratulations to the 15 Airmen who recently graduated from the Airman Leadership School here March 30. John L. Levitow award winner: - SrA Kevin Gronnvoll, 374th Operations Squadron Commandant award winner: - SrA Terrence Ashton, 374th Communications Squadron Distinguished graduate award:- Senior

Mental Health personnel hold "Thriving through Adversity" workshop

Professionals at the mental health facility hosted a workshop March 30, to help Team Yokota members and temporary duty personnel cope with added stress brought on by Operation Tomodachi. The training, named "Thriving through Adversity," taught members basic techniques on how to cope with and grow

Working in the Shadows

First sergeant a key part of Operation Tomodachi support

Operation Tomodachi couldn't exist without the effort and dedication of servicemembers working to support it. In the same way, these same servicemembers would be hard pressed without a dedicated staff supporting them.Master Sgt. Shanti Leiker is one of those people. As the acting first sergeant for

Team Yokota launches 'Toys for Tomodachi'

Starting March 31, wing leadership sponsors a weeklong toy drive for Japanese families displaced by the recent earthquake and tsunami.The drive, dubbed "Toys for Tomodachi," is part of overall relief efforts members of Team Yokota continue to support. Donations can be brought to the base chapel

Relief supplies bring hope amidst the devastation

374th CONS and 730th AMS team up to deliver vital equipment in support of Operation Tomodachi

It's 'chili' in Japan

American Red Cross plays a key role in Yokota's disaster relief assistance

Twenty days may not seem like a long period of time for some people, but just imagine how long that would seem for someone who is helping to support 24-hour emergency relief operations.For members of the Yokota community who teamed up with American Red Cross staff to support disaster relief