Aug. 19, 2021 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.
Aug. 17, 2021 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
Aug. 9, 2021 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
Aug. 8, 2021 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
Aug. 8, 2021 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)
Aug. 3, 2021 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.
Aug. 2, 2021 A Moment in Time The 374th Airlift Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operations Support Wing leadership participated in a time capsule burial ceremony, July 29, 2021, to reflect on obstacles Yokota faced and overcame in the year 2020.
Aug. 2, 2021 2002 Olympic gold medalist visits Yokota The Olympic Salute event was a chance for Airmen to compete in various sports events in the spirit of the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.
July 30, 2021 Airborne personnel descend on Guam during Exercise Forager 21 Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Special Forces Group, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducted an early morning airborne operation as part of Forager 21, the primary training exercise in support of Defender Pacific 21, July 30, 2021.
July 22, 2021 A mile in a defender’s boots The 374th Security Forces Squadron hosted the fourth iteration of the 374th Mission Support Group training day on July 21, 2021, where Airmen from other MSG squadrons learned about the SFS mission.The training was conducted as part of the group’s focus to enhance Yokota’s Agile Combat Employment