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

  • Japan House of Representatives visit Yokota Air Base

    The Japan House of Representatives visit Yokota Air base; attending a briefing at USFJ and were able to tour a C-130J Super Hercules static display strengthening the relations between Japan and U.S. The House of Representatives is the lower house of the National Diet of Japan. It is the more

  • 54th U.S.-Japan B-29 Memorial Ceremony

    Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing participated in the annual B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Sengen Shrine in Shizuoka, honoring the lives lost during a midair collision between two U.S. Army Air Forces B-29 bombers over Shizuoka on June 20, 1945, and the approximately 2,000 Japanese civilians who

  • Samurai Challenge: Bataan Memorial Death March

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing and community members came together to participate in the monthly Samurai Challenge, the Bataan Memorial Death March at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2026. Participants completed a 10-mile ruck with at least 25 pounds, honoring the legacy

  • From start to finish: 374th AW commander immerses with Rise and Grind team

    U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with a Rise and Grind staff member during an immersion at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2026. The visit gave him an opportunity to hear directly from the staff about their experiences serving the Yokota community.

  • Airmen Compete in May Samurai Challenge: The Murph

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing participated in the Samurai Challenge Murph competition at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The competition tested participants through a series of physical challenges including pull-ups, push-ups, running and squats.

  • Yokota welcomes local municipalities for installation tour

    U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a photo with local council members outside the distinguished visitor lounge during a community relations tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2026. The tour concluded a full day of mission briefings, static displays

  • Yokota hosts Kick Off for AFAF Campaign

    The Air Force Assistance Fund hosted a campaign kickoff with games, music and dozens of burgers and hot dogs for everyone who attended. The campaign gave a chance for attendees to donate to four charities which are dedicated to providing emergency financial assistance, supporting widows and widowers

  • Yokota concludes SAAPM with 5K color run

    Yokota Air Base concludes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month with a 5k color run on April 30,2026. Events like these allow community members to come together and foster a safer community and provide support for survivors.

  • Yokota celebrates MOMC

    Students and families gathered to celebrate Month of the Military Child during Flightline Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2026. The event was held in recognition of Month of the Military Child, highlighting the resilience and contributions of military-connected youth.