Yokota News

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

July 17, 2022
C-130 joint formation flight

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 187th AS, and a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 158th AS, fly over Japan during a formation flight, July 7, 2022. The 187th AS and 158th AS are guard units visiting Yokota to support routine training
July 7, 2022
JASDF trainees tour 374th LRS facilities

Japan Air Self Defense Force logistics officer trainees attend a regular bilateral forces tour of Logistics Readiness Squadron units at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2022.
July 1, 2022
Team Yokota hosts Operation Air Force cadets

Team Yokota welcomed cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy in support of Operation Air Force, June 22 - July 6, 2022.
June 30, 2022
Lt. Gen. Rupp Currency Flight

5th Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp recently completed a currency flight to Osan Air Base and back. C-130Js assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron perform touch-and-goes regularly, allowing aircrew to practice take-offs and landings, sharpening their flight skills.
June 27, 2022
374 LRS Fuels Management Flight awarded best in AF

The Air Force recently recognized the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Fuels Management Flight, also known as POL, as the best in the Air Force after being named the winner of the 2022 American Petroleum Institute Award.
June 23, 2022
Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Col. Andrew L. Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing incoming commander, formally assumed command of the 374th AW from the outgoing commander, Col. Andrew Campbell, during the 374th AW Change of Command Ceremony June 23.
June 20, 2022
C-130s weave through mountains, perform dirt strip landings for RED FLAG 22-2

The 71st Rescue Squadron, from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, and the 36th Airlift Squadron, from Yokota Air Base, Japan, held a series of sorties over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, which included low-level maneuvers and dirt strip landings, June 17,
June 17, 2022
U.S. Air Force, Army conduct joint airborne operations in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2

2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division Paratroopers, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party Airmen, and Special Tactics Operators, conduct airborne operations with support from the 36th, 96th, and 517th Airlift Squadrons as part of RED FLAG-Alaska
June 17, 2022
Yokota receives prestigious environmental award

YOKOTA AIR BASE -- Yokota Air Base received the 2021 Environmental Quality, Overseas Award as part of the Department of Defense's campaign to promote sustainment and environmental conservation. Each year, the Secretary of Defense awards installations that have substantially impacted the environment
June 13, 2022
New, improved passenger terminal open at Yokota Air Base

The Yokota Air Base community celebrated the opening of a new Air Mobility Command passenger terminal with a ribbon cutting on Monday, June 13. The $27.5 million project spanned nearly seven years, with planning starting in late 2015, construction starting in June of 2020 and completion in June of