Samurai Surge Published Nov. 5, 2010 By Airman 1st Class Ryan T. Lis 374 Airlift Wing Public Affairs YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Yokota Air Base is the sole airlift hub in the western pacific, and as such; its ability to marshal and deploy aircraft at a moment's notice is paramount. Airman First Class Ryan Lis talked to Maintenance Squadron OIC, Capt Michael Makaryk and Maintenance Squadron Superintendent, CMSgt Albert Novelli to find out about an exercise that helps keep Yokota prepared.