Kadena, Yokota Airmen enhance aircraft expertise together

Yokota kicks off Air Force Assistance Fund campaign

The Air Force Assistance Fund kicked off March 1, 2021.

The Passing of Mr. Andrew “Drew” Hakun

Mr. Andrew “Drew” Hakun, a veteran U.S. Navy officer and civilian employee, died due to natural causes, February 20, 2021.He was pronounced dead by medical personnel at an off-base medical center.Mr. Hakun worked as an employee for the Department of Defense Special Representative, Japan, on base and

Remembering Desert Storm: Yokota AB's role in establishing air superiority

Thirty years ago more than 60,800 Total Force Airmen rapidly deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm, including two units out of Yokota Air Base, Japan – known back then as the 374th Tactical Airlift Wing.

Numazu Beach Landing, a 459th AS first

Airmen assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron plan a first ever landing operation at Numazu Beach, Japan, Feb. 18, 2021. All pertinent information was rehearsed prior to execution to ensure a successful operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

Arctic Airlift, 374th AW assists Army in sub-zero training

Working outside in 40 degrees below zero isn’t something a person generally thinks of doing, at some point, the numbers start to lose value and cold is just plain cold. But that didn’t stop the U.S. Army and Air Force from what they do every year for Exercise Arctic Warrior.

Spouse of 374th LRS Member Pronounced Dead

Mrs. Kayla Ash, spouse of a 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron member, was pronounced dead on Yokota Air Base, Feb. 9, 2021.“I would like to express my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs. Kayla Ash during this difficult time,” said Lt. Col. Tyson Daw,

Missing Yokota Member Pronounced Dead

A male dependent was found unresponsive at a tower unit on the east side of base at approximately 11:00 a.m. yesterday morning.The individual has been identified by law enforcement as Mr. Trevor Balint. The deceased was pronounced dead by medical personnel on scene. Mr. Balint was reported missing

Yokota Member Pronounced Dead

 An individual was found unresponsive on Yokota Air Base, Feb. 16, 2021.The individual was pronounced dead by medical personnel who arrived on scene.The identity of the individual will be withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification.The cause of death and the circumstances of this incident

Yokota Dependent Pronounced Dead

 A dependent was pronounced dead on Yokota Air Base, Feb. 9, 2021.There is no relation between this death and the ongoing missing-person case.An investigation is ongoing, but there is no indication that COVID-19 was a factor.The dependent’s name is being withheld until 24 hours after the next-of-kin