Patriot Express to go through Korea

Beginning in April members stationed at Yokota will have more choices for stops on the Patriot Express. Travelers will have the option of traveling to Korea on an aircraft that departs Yokota on Wednesdays, or flying to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Fridays.  The Korean route takes

New tax law affects spouses of military members

The Federal Government passed a law affecting tax requirements and status for service members and their dependents during this and future tax seasons.The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act ensures that the spouses of military personnel who move with their spouse for military duty will be treated

U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia performs in Sendai, Japan

U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia performance bands, "Pacific-Trends" and "Greatlanders Showband" played before a crowd of more than 700 people at Wakabayashi-Ku Culture Center, Sendai, Japan Feb. 20.Seven members of the "Greatlanders Showband" stationed at Elmendorf Air Base, AK, joined

Speech has no boundaries

American and Japanese students competed in a speech contest designed to encourage a cultural exchange between the two countries at the Fussa Citizens Hall March 5.The Japan-United States Speech Contest, hosted by the North Kanto Defense Bureau, featured 13 Japanese junior high school students each

AF chief of safety visits Yokota

The Air Force Chief of Safety visited here March 8 as part of a tour of bases in the Pacific.Maj. Gen. Frederick Roggero is responsible for safety in aviation, ground, weapon, space and system mishap prevention throughout the Air Force. He is also the commander of the Air Force Safety Center at

I am an American Airman

Airmen visit Showa Kinen Park

Thirty Yokota residents visited nearby Showa Kinen Park March 3 for a tour of the park's attractions.The group had the unique opportunity to visit the park as part of a trial tour designed specifically for visitors to Japan. Each of the military participants were chosen by their commanders to

374th FSS best in Air Force

The 374th Force Support Squadron recently received the Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award as the best small category force support squadron in the Air Force. The award recognizes outstanding morale, welfare and recreation programs at bases with fewer than 5,000 assigned personnel. This marks the first

Yokota participates in joint, bilateral training

374th Airlift Wing personnel and aircraft participated in joint, bilateral training at Kadena Air Base Feb. 22.The training was designed to enhance aircrew exposure to Large Force Exercises, inter-flying with different aircraft, air-to-air counter tactics and defensive maneuvering. The training gave

American Red Cross Yokota dedicates children's waiting room at dental clinic

U.S. military personnel at Yokota Air Base gathered at the dental clinic for the dedication of the children's waiting room, hosted by the American Red Cross Yokota, Feb. 26.Two volunteers spent more than 300 hours cleaning up the furniture, painting murals, getting a TV installed and adding toys for