Yokota UH-1 pilot shares his experience on relief mission

In the past week, the people of Japan have been through a lot. It began on Friday, March 11 after an earthquake measuring 8.9 in magnitude at its epicenter and tsunami which destroyed parts of the northeastern Japanese coast.On March 13, 459th Airlift Squadron members took a crisis action team to

Standing up at Sendai

C-17 provides transportation for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel from Okinawa

374th LRS makes it possible for relief effort to gas 'n' go

PACAF-Asia jazz combo supports diverted air travelers at Yokota Air Base

In the aftermath of the massive earthquake which hit the North East Coast of Japan in the afternoon on Friday, 11 March, there were several commercial airliners which were diverted from Narita International Airport. Eleven flights landed instead at Yokota Air Base to avoid potentially unsafe

Yokota firefighters prepare materials for Operation Tomodachi

Wing commander provides information during AFN radio interview March 17 at 2:45 p.m.

The following is information provided by Col. Otto Feather, 374th Airlift Wing commander, during a radio interview with American Forces Network during a radio interview at 2:45 p.m. March 17. I've got an update. I've got some good news: I know there are a lot of people trying to figure out how to

Vehicle management flight prepares equipment for transport

Wing commander provides information during AFN radio interview March 17 at 11:35 a.m.

The following is information provided by Col. Otto Feather, 374th Airlift Wing commander, during a radio interview with American Forces Network during a radio interview at 11:35 a.m. March 17. "The [rumors] never stop, and we want to make sure that everybody is up to speed on the latest information.

Yokota, Navy personnel provide support to JGSDF