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

  • Elmo and Friends Visit Yokota

    Sesame Street Workshop, in collaboration with the United Service Organizations, provided entertainment for more than 1,000 children and parents at the Taiyo Community Center here, Jan. 16.Elmo along with Cookie Monster, Grover, Rosita and Zoe entertained and educated their audience with an awe

  • Yokota Striders Running Club hosts 29th Annual Frostbite Run

    Yokota Striders Running Club hosted the 29th Annual Frostbite Run here Jan. 17 with more than 9,000 participants from all over the world.Participants of the race chose different events to compete in, including a 2K children's race, a 5K and a half marathon."This is a great opportunity to share with

  • Professional Development Center Grand Opening

    The 374th Force Support Squadron opened the new Professional Development Center here on Jan. 12 as part of the 2005 Defense Policy Review Initiative.The massive undertaking for this building started in 2002 with a desire to integrate the Japan Air Self Defense Force and the facilities throughout

  • Yokota Warriors gather to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was remembered at a luncheon to honor his life, his accomplishments and his legacy, at the Yokota Enlisted Club here, Jan. 14.More than 80 service members from Yokota gathered at the luncheon to hear guest speaker Lt. Col. Willie Holt Jr., 374th Maintenance Group deputy

  • Safety office receives award

    The 374th Airlift Wing Safety Office recently received a certificate of appreciation for traffic safety education from the Fussa police chief and the Fussa Traffic Safety Association president during a ceremony at the Hamura Community Center.Fussa Police chief Hiroichi Kasahata and FTSA President

  • Yokota members take part in 'Holiday Mail for Heroes' campaign

    More than 50 Yokota residents recently took part in the 3rd Annual "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign.The campaign, a joint effort between the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc., brings together Red Cross volunteers and staff at more than 300 chapters across the United States and at overseas

  • Yokota Airman Adam Sims

    One of Yokota's Talented Airmen returned with Tops in Blue, the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase, to perform, Dec. 29-30, 2009.Airman 1st Class Adam Sims, a 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs broadcaster, has been with Tops in Blue for the past ten months.The decision to audition for Tops

  • Yokota Tax Center seeks volunteers

    The Yokota Legal Office needs volunteers to help run the base tax center this year. The center consists of volunteers only, both active duty and civilian. Volunteers receive training from members of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Representative Program. The training qualifies volunteers to

  • Secretary Donley visits Yokota

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visited Airmen here Dec. 23 on his tour of U.S. Air Force bases in the Pacific Command. While at Yokota, Secretary Donley spoke to Airmen about the future of the Air Force and his focus on issues such as support for military families."Medical issues, child

  • Cookie Crunch brings a taste of home to dormitory residents

    Several members of Yokota's Enlisted Spouses Club spent much of Dec. 18 at the traditional chapel bagging cookies for Airmen living in the dorms on base.The Cookie Crunch originated in 2005 and has become an annual event here. In the past, similar events were organized for deployed Airmen and small