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

  • Merry Christmas, from Ray Overbey

    In the vast expanse of the Pacific, where turquoise waters meet an endless sky, there exists a tradition that transcends borders and brings hope to remote communities.

  • AFSOC Commander directs CV-22 operational standdown

    Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, AFSOC Commander, directed an operational standdown of the Air Force CV-22 fleet December 6, 2023 to mitigate risk while the investigation continues on the November 29, 2023 CV-22 mishap near Yakushima, Japan.

  • Yokota community rings in holiday season

    The Yokota Chapel invited the on-base community to celebrate the start of the holiday season with a cantata and tree lighting ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2023.

  • Yokota establishes EFAC

    Effective immediately, Yokota Air Base has established an Emergency Family Assistance Center in support of all Yokota members affected by the recent aircraft mishap. The EFAC is a consolidated facility that provides supportive services during times of acute need and during emergency situations.The

  • Enlisted to officer: Yokota Airman receives SLECP-O commission

    Staff Sgt. Yasmeen Joachim Jordan, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, was recently recognized for her selection into the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program - Officer Training School at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28.