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

  • Strengthening partnerships through the Bilateral Exchange Program

    Yokota Air Base Airmen participated in the Bilateral Exchange Program, in which Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen experience working with U.S. Air Force Airmen, Oct. 17-25.15 Koku-Jieitai Airmen visited Yokota to work with their U.S. Air Force counterparts, giving them a chance to learn, grow and

  • "Seeking help is a strength."

    Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program or ADAPT looks to provide education and treatment to individuals dealing with substance abuse problems.“We are very goal oriented when it comes to any kind of treatment we provide,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Keene, 374th Medical Operations Squadron

  • 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