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

  • Global Hawk redeploys from Yokota Air Base to Andersen Air Force Base

    Pacific Air Forces redeployed a squadron of 319th Reconnaissance Wing Global Hawk RQ-4s from Yokota Air Base, Japan, to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 20, 2019.The three-month deployment kept operations running smoothly during the summer typhoon-season, when inclement weather has a higher

  • Hangar 800 Safety Demolition Ceremony

    A safety prayer for the demolition of the Hanger 800 was held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2019. Approximately 30 people from the United States and Japan attended the ceremony, including Lt. Col. Bradly Bucholz, commander of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron and George Matusak, acting deputy

  • Yokota Infor Fair

    Members of Team Yokota share information on Oct. 2, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The information fair was open to the base with more than 40 organizations participated in the information fair. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Kevin West)

  • Yokota Key Spouse Kick-Off

    Col. Otis C. Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander, gives opening remarks during the Key Spouse lunch and learn on Oct. 2, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Key Spouses serve as the primary liaison between the unit and families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Kevin West)

  • 36AS Pilot for a Day

    The 36th Airlift Squadron recently rebooted the Pilot for a Day program to inspire the next generation to consider pursuing careers in the world of aviation. The day included a full tour of the squadron, a mission brief, aircrew flight equipment familiarization and culminated in a C-130J Super

  • If the price is right

    The 374th Contracting Squadron held a sealed bidding on Sept. 13, 2019, to enable the acquisition of a $3 million Department of Public Works roof repair project Sagamihara general depot facility to protect critical Army war readiness material.    The 374 CONS plans and employs several acquisition

  • 9/11 Remembrance Tower Run

    The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services flight hosted the Tower Run in honor of the emergency responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Investing in our Yokota family

                Every week, thousands of guests fill the parade grounds at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to see their loved ones make the transition from civilian to Airman. As the sea of blue crosses the line, with pride on full display, every trainee stands tall alongside their fellow flight mates,