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

  • Free concert set for May 14

    The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia stationed here will join forces with the U.S. Air Force Band of Pacific-Alaska for a free concert at 6:30 p.m. May 14 in Fussa Citizens' Hall (Mokusei Hall).Doors open at 6 p.m. The hall is a five-minute walk from the supply gate.The concert is sponsored

  • CES looks to improve quality of playgrounds

    Base civil engineers are stepping out to improve the appearance and condition of the 21 playgrounds under their care to improve the quality of life for the base's youngest residents. Officials from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron recently reviewed routine maintenance contracts for base housing

  • Clean bill of health for MDG

    The Air Force Inspection Agency's recent full-scale checkup performed on the 374th Medical Group resulted in the following conclusion: not only fit for duty, but the epitome of healthcare providers. The medical group received the highest rating possible on the Health Services Inspection conducted in

  • Pacific Air Forces advises Airmen on H1N1 flu outbreak

    Pacific Air Forces officials are urging Airmen, civilian personnel and family members to practice good health habits to help prevent the spread of H1N1. "The key to avoiding this is to practice good hand washing and basic public health measures," said Col. Sean Murphy, PACAF command surgeon general.

  • There's never a time for child abuse

    Although April 30 marks the close of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child, the message people should take away from the observance month is timeless, according to Yokota healthcare officials. "Family Advocacy believes that increased knowledge and community involvement can