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 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

    A farewell celebration was held for U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14.

  • Annual Japan Culture Day strengthens US-Japan alliance

    The U.S. and Japanese communities came together for the annual Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24.Japan Culture Day began with a traditional sake barrel opening ceremony, attended by U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander; Japan Air Self-Defense Force

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 374 CPTS closes out fiscal year 2024

    The fiscal year for 2024 came to a close on Sept. 30, as the 374th Comptroller Squadron finalized all fund expenditures, setting the stage for future initiatives and budget planning at Yokota Air Base, Japan.The fiscal year closeout is a group effort, which involves a number of different agencies