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

  • August Samurai Challenge: Fuji Climb

    The 374th Airlift Wing hosted its monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug.15 with six teams of four competitors participating.

  • 374 SFS open new CATM range

    The 374th Security Forces Squadron held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25. After the ceremony, guests were given a tour of the facility and the leadership team in attendance also participated in a

  • 130 AW, 4 MarDiv conduct bilateral airlift

    U.S. Marine Corps infantry reservists assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. Inter-service cooperation plays a key role in

  • 459th AS visits JASDF Niigata Air Rescue Squadron

    Members of the 459th Airlift Squadron visited the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Niigata Air Rescue Squadron to commemorate their long-standing partnership and take part in a traditional Niigata dance before the UH-1N Huey is retired from the 459th in September, Aug. 8.The visit included a tour of

  • Mission Ready: Yokota Airmen participate in Wing Training Day

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angel Kim, 374th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, participates in weapons familiarization during wing readiness training at Tama Hills Recreation Area, Japan, on Aug. 21, 2025. The cross-functional training gave Airmen the opportunity to build