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

  • 730 AMS assists in the crew changeover of the French navy frigate Bretagne

    French navy personnel arrived for a crew changeover of the French navy frigate FS Bretagne (D655) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024. Personnel assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Squadron worked hand-in-hand with French service members to ensure the continued readiness and rapid personnel

  • 36 AS, JGSDF conduct airdrops over Sendai

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conducted airdrop operations from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Sendai, Japan, July 31, 2024. During this iteration, paratroopers dropped over the Ojihara training area. The 36 AS

  • Operational Support Team embeds into 36 AS

    The health and well-being of the Airmen who enable the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission is integral. To assist units with rigid mission requirements, a psychologist and a physical therapist from the 374th Medical Group formed the Operational Support Team, July 29, to provide curated support to units

  • Winners announced at 2nd Wing Quarterly Awards

    Winners of the 2nd Wing Quarterly Award ceremony were announced at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2024. Ceremonies like these reflect a moment to celebrate hard work and effort within a specified time period.

  • 374 AW leadership visits community civic leaders

    The 374th Airlift Wing leadership team met with mayors from many of the surrounding municipalities of Yokota Air Base from July 22 through July 25. These meetings help promote positive relations between U.S military members and local Japanese people and immerse leadership in the affairs of the

  • Fussa celebrates 74th Tanabata Festival

    The 374th Airlift Wing leadership team and Fussa Friendship Club met with Fussa City leadership and celebrated the Tanabata Festival with the local community July 19, 2024.