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

Jan. 29, 2025
Yokota celebrates New Year’s with community partners

Yokota hosted the Yokota Friendship Clubs’ New Year’s Party and brought in the new year with a celebration of camaraderie and unity, Jan. 25 at the Enlisted Club.
Jan. 21, 2025
Frostbite Road Race brings together Team Yokota, local communities

Over 7,500 attendees participated in the 44th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2025.
Jan. 20, 2025
DFAS personnel walk the flightline

Approximately 200 personnel from the U.S. Defense Finance and Accounting Service took part in a ‘walk with the director’ event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15.
Jan. 14, 2025
Drunk driving simulator brings community awareness

Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing Chapel, Medical Group, and Security Forces squadron held a drunk driving simulation held at the main chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2025.
Jan. 13, 2025
Fussa Joint Safety Patrol Strengthens U.S.-Japan Community Partnerships

A Fussa police officer leads participants during the Fussa joint safety patrol event in Fussa, Japan, Dec. 20, 2024. The event showcased the collaborative efforts of U.S. service members and local authorities to promote safety and foster strong community ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st
Jan. 13, 2025
Joining forces for multilateral New Year’s Jump

Yokota participated in a joint, multilateral exhibition for the annual New Year’s Jumps hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 12.
Jan. 13, 2025
US, JGSDF, international partners demonstrate integrated combat capabilities during New Year’s Jump

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers collaborated with international allies and partners to demonstrate combat capabilities for the 2025 New Year’s Jump at JGSDF Narashino Training Area, Jan. 12, 2025.
Jan. 8, 2025
USFJ, 5AF commander receives Yokota immersion tour

From the left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and his spouse Kelly Jost, receive a presentation given in the commissary by George Matusak, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering flight chief, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2024. Jost's
Jan. 8, 2025
SECSTATE recognizes members of Team Yokota

Secretary of State Antony Blinken recognized seven members of Team Yokota for their efforts at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025.
Dec. 22, 2024
374 MXG spreads holiday cheer in Mizuho

Members from the 374th Maintenance Group delivered donations during the Mizuho holiday toy drive at the Musashino Community Center, Musashino, Japan, Dec. 18. Every year, the 374th MXG collects items and donate to the town of Mizuho, demonstrating their appreciation for friendship and commitment to