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

  • 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

  • Hitting the right notes: Yokota students carol their way into the 374 AW

    High school students from Yokota High School spread holiday cheer across the base as they sang carols and performed musical pieces for various units on Dec. 12, 2024. Their festive tour included a visit at the 374th Airlift Wing headquarters, where they delivered a heartfelt performance for the

  • JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony

    The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Operation Support Wing hosted its annual mochi-pounding ceremony, bringing together U.S. and JASDF personnel to celebrate cultural exchange and teamwork at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13.The centuries-old tradition involved steaming glutinous rice before

  • Lighting up the holiday season with this years’ tree lighting

    Lights used in the tree lighting ceremony are displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2024. Families gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season, experience festive carols and strengthen the bonds within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

  • Defenders of Yokota

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Mills, 374th Security Forces Squadron base defense member, poses for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 17, 2024. The 374th SFS creates a secure environment for the entire Yokota community, enabling the base to support the region-wide mission of promoting

  • It’s HOT: 374 CES sparks fire safety awareness during Fire Prevention Week

    The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department hosted several events for this year’s Fire Prevention Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8-13.In the United States, roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. The risk of dying in

  • Universal pre-kindergarten kicks off at Yokota

    Yokota, U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force leadership cheered on students for their first day of universal pre-kindergarten at Mendel and Yokota West Elementary School, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9.