More power, lower cost, 374th CE updates base power grid

The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron is striving to save Yokota Air Base approximately $20 million annually by upgrading Yokota Air Base’s power grid, a sprawling infrastructure project that aims to increase energy efficiency up to 30% and simultaneously improve operational readiness.

Lt. Gen. Rupp takes command of U.S. military in Japan

Lt Gen. Ricky N. Rupp assumed command of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider.

Second Gentleman of the United States visit Yokota for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Team USA Paralympians visit Yokota

Team USA trained at Yokota prior to competing in the 2020 Summer Paralympic games, which allowed them the opportunity to acclimate to the region and time change. The Paralympic games are a major international sporting event in which thousands of athletes compete, including wounded and injured U.S.

Yokota hosts Paralympic athletes

The 374th Airlift Wing is hosting approximately 70 athletes from August 11 to 21, prior to them competing in the 2020 Summer Paralympic games in Tokyo.This time frame provides the athletes a chance to acclimate to the local climate and weather as well as adjust to the time difference.

Yokota tests trial fitness components

In July, the Air Force announced updates to the fitness assessment including new options for the cardio and strength portions of the test.After being selected as one of the trial sites, the 374th Force Support Squadron Fitness Assessment Cell is offering individuals the opportunity to test on these

The Passing of MSgt Quinshayan Y. Richardson

MSgt Quinshayan Y. Richardson, 374th Medical Group, died due to natural causes, August 3, 2021.MSgt Richardson was pronounced dead by medical personnel at a United States hospital.MSgt Richardson worked at the 374th Medical Group on base as the Medical Readiness Flight Chief and is survived by her

Yokota supports joint missions

More than 35 aircraft and approximately 800 Airmen from Pacific Air Forces and Air Combat Command deployed to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s area of responsibility in July to participate in Operation Pacific Iron 2021. Yokota Air Base provided airlift support to multiple locations throughout

Yokota Hones Active Shooter Response Training

Airmen assigned to 374th Security Forces Squadron fire blank ammunition during an active shooter exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2021. Blank ammunition was utilized to simulate combat during an active shooter scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

First Army Exercise Forager 21 gets a lift from 36th AS

Aircrew assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron helped transport Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade and U.S. Army Soldiers with 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Special Forces Group, to a drop zone in Guam to test their jumping capabilities.