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

  • 459 AS, 374 MDG sustain 24/7 Air Medical Transport

    The 459th Airlift Squadron performed a trial run of a new readiness posture for medical transport on Dec. 18, aiming to offer 24/7 airlift support, streamlining the patient transfers from the 374th Medical Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, to other medical facilities in the region.

  • Yokota AB, Fussa community partner in safety

    Team Yokota joined the Fussa Police Department and members of the local community for the annual Year-End Joint Patrol in Fussa, Japan, Dec. 22. The joint patrol is conducted through the streets of Fussa at the end of each year to promote safety and highlight the partnership between the U.S. Air

  • From Skies to Seas: Airman Assists Humanitarian Aid Aboard the USNS Mercy

    It is a rare opportunity for any U.S. Air Force Airmen to board a ship and work alongside the U.S. Navy and other nations in a joint environment. So, when U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sammi-Joy Severino learned of an open spot on the hospital ship United States Naval Ship Mercy to provide

  • Ready, set, winter break

    Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and his wife, Renee, read to students during the Mendel Elementary School holiday assembly at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15.

  • 36th AS conducts joint training with NZDF

    Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron conducted bilateral joint training with New Zealand Defense Force members at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 20 – 23, 2023. The 36th AS and NZDF members performed static-line jumps for trainees in the NZDF Parachute Training and

  • Yokota celebrates 2023 FCC Provider of the Year

    Leadership from the 374th Mission Support Group and Force Support Squadron surprised Kiley Ramos at her home Dec. 13, 2023, to award her with the 374th FSS Family Child Care Provider of the Year award.