April 8, 2025 Yokota in Full Bloom Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. The Sakura tree reached full bloom one day earlier than the previous year.
April 5, 2025 PACAF A4 logistics director visits Yokota U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mike Zuhlsdorf, Pacific Air Forces director of logistics, engineering and force protection, visited several base agencies projects and missions during an official visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025.
April 3, 2025 374 SFS conducts FAS course, advances readiness Illuminated by the glow of the full moon, three defenders assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron moved out in full battle rattle and rifles poised. The final phase of the four day fly-away security course commenced– a field training exercise that would determine their readiness to serve as
April 3, 2025 Airmen from the 36 AS, 374 LRS, and 730 AMS conduct engine-running and combat offload training U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Estrada, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, guides cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 36 AS constantly test their ability to palletize and transport cargo during routine
April 2, 2025 36 AS displays readiness during routine training The 36 Airlift Squadron maintains a forward presence as the sole forward-based tactical airlift squadron in the Pacific. The mission-ready C-130J Super Hercules aircrew conduct a wide variety of missions, including theater airlift, search and rescue, and humanitarian relief missions.
April 1, 2025 U.S., Japan friendship flourishes during rainy Sakura Festival Team Yokota welcomed the off-base community to the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29.
March 31, 2025 SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth landed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during his visit to Japan and other military installations across the Pacific, March 30.
March 27, 2025 US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance Members of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association came together for the 2025 JAAGA Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14.
March 26, 2025 374 LRS Vehicle Management Flight named Air Force Team of the Year The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight was named the U.S. Air Force Vehicle Management Team of the Year for their exceptional support, innovation, and mission impact across U.S. Pacific Air Forces.
March 26, 2025 374 MDG hosts Japan’s National Defense Medical College students for immersion tour The 374th Medical Group hosted its annual immersion tour for Japanese nursing students from the National Defense Medical College (NDMC) just 12 miles from Yokota Air Base in Tokorozawa City, Japan, March 20.