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

  • Yokota leadership teams serve holiday meals for Airmen

    Leadership teams representing U.S. Forces Japan, Fifth Air Force and the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base dedicated time to deliver gratitude to the Yokota community and unaccompanied Airmen while serving meals at the Samurai Cafe Dining Facility, Nov. 28.

  • 374 AW Airmen arrive at Andersen AFB for OCD 24

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amanda Nix, a hydraulics technician with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, carries out post-flight procedures after arriving at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 4, 2024, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2024. OCD is the

  • 374 LRS strengthens partnership with Iruma AB visit

    A welcome sign is illuminated during the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s visit to Iruma Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2024. The tour provided 374th LRS members the opportunity to engage with Iruma Air Base's facilities and personnel. Held semi-annually, this event seeks to enhance partnership

  • Lighting up the holiday season with this years’ tree lighting

    Lights used in the tree lighting ceremony are displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2024. Families gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season, experience festive carols and strengthen the bonds within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

  • 374 MSG hosts immersive Airman for a Day

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Sanchez, 374th Security Forces Squadron base defense member, displays handcuffs during the 374th Mission Support Group’s Airman for a Day event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2024. MSG Airman for a Day gave Airmen the opportunity to experience the mission set

  • Native American Heritage Month wraps up

    For the month of November and in honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Yokota community held events to honor and show respect to Native American culture and history.