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

  • 374th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition

    The 374th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Section hosted the Excellence In Competition. The EIC is an elementary level marksmanship challenge affording competitors the opportunity to compete with the designated weapon system. The top 10 percent of competitors earned an EIC medal that can be

  • Forged In History: 374th MXS Airman yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

    Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, draws a blueprint of the new 374th Airlift Wing sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2022. Smith volunteered to make a new Wing ceremonial sword which will be unveiled during the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. Col.

  • Yokota hosts 11th annual Tower Run

    More than 80 members of Team Yokota came together during the annual 9/11 Tower Run, Sept. 9, 2022, to remember the lives lost during the 9/11 attack.

  • 459th Airlift Squadron aids in local exercise

    The 459th Airlift Squadron assisted the Tokyo Metropolitan Government with a disaster preparedness and response drill at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park, Japan, Sept. 3.Disaster preparedness and response drills maintain readiness for both Yokota Air Base and the local community in the event of

  • Yokota building relationships with local aviation enthusiasts

    Yokota hosted a tour for Japanese aviation enthusiasts to enhance their understanding of the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission and aircraft. This was the second time the event was held on the base. Participants had the opportunity to see the aircraft assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing up close and

  • Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan

    Deputy Commander of the Pacific Air Forces Lt. Gen. James Jacobson visited Yokota Air Base, August 21 to 23, as part of a larger PACAF tour.Jacobson kicked off his tour meeting with U.S. Forces Japan and 374th Airlift Wing leadership where he received updates on current projects, future exercises

  • 36th AS trains for cargo drops

    Pilots and loadmasters from the 36th Airlift Squadron perform a C-130J Super Hercules cargo drop training flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022