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

  • What’s bugging you Yokota?

    Summertime means longer days, a warmer climate, and more bugs. The increase in insects means more chances of insect-borne diseases, such as Japanese encephalitis, which spread via mosquitoes. The 374th Medical Group entomology Airmen collect samples of insects from across Yokota Air Base, and submit

  • Yokota hosts 47th annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival

    The 374th Airlift Wing hosted the 47th annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2023 on May 20 and 21, welcoming over 193,000 people to the Yokota Air Base airfield.The base opened to the public for two full days of aircraft static displays, live music, food, fun, and aerial exhibitions of

  • Yokota AB Exchange named among top in the world

    The Yokota Air Base Exchange has been named among the best in the world, receiving the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s highest honor, the Director/CEO Cup.The Yokota Exchange—which encompasses a main store, three Expresses, a Military Clothing store, 10 restaurants, a theater and more, including

  • Empowered Spouses Expo

    YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - The Empowered Spouses Expo, hosted by the Military Family Readiness Center was held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 6, providing a platform for military spouses to engage with local resources, services, and home-based businesses.

  • Yokota Exchange Express changes fuel grade

    The Yokota Fussa Express changed the fuel grade from premium fuel to regular fuel, April 12, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The change in fuel type is part of a continued effort to improve the quality of life across the Air Force.

  • Yokota kids find Easter fun at Tama Hills

    Families of Team Yokota traveled to the Tama Hills Recreation Area for the 2023 Easter Festival orchestrated by the 374th Force Support Squadron, April 9, 2023.

  • Yokota Red Cross honors volunteers during recognition ceremony

    The Yokota Air Base American Red Cross chapter recognized nine volunteers who continually went above and beyond in service to the base community during an award ceremony held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 21, 2023.Two volunteers were coined by Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, for