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

  • The history of Yokota Air Base's UH-1N Huey helicopters: Tail 69-6614

    A story about the remarkable history of the UH-1N Iroquois, commonly referred to as the "Huey." Specifically, the story of tail number 69-6614, a time-tested and dependable workhorse that will be commemorated as a static display at Yokota Air Base this fall. For over five decades, this aircraft has

  • Yokota bids farewell to UH-1N Huey

    Members of the 374th Airlift Wing and the Japan Self-Defense Force gathered in a hangar for a ceremony hosted by the wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 5, 2025, to witness the final flight of the UH-1N Huey at the installation and commemorate the aircraft’s retirement from the 459th Airlift

  • 374 MDSS, 459 AS, load, transport blood donations

    Personnel from the 374 MDSS worked with the 459 AS to deliver the critical medical cargo to the Armed Services Blood Bank Center in Okinawa, Japan. The Yokota community donated 147 units of blood, bolstering mission needs across the Indo-Pacific region.

  • 459 AS executes UH-1N Huey Fini-Flights

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron executed the final operational UH-1N Huey flights over Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 29, 2025. The two aircraft passed by Mt. Fuji, performed landings along the coast and made a stop at Akasaka Press Center before returning to base. The UH-1N Huey

  • 374 AW reveals commemorative UH-1N Huey decal ahead of retirement

    374th Maintenance Squadron structural aircraft mechanics applied a decal to the side of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron in commemoration of the UH-1N Huey’s departure from the 459th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2025. The UH-1N Huey has maintained

  • BM 25-1 expands cargo capabilities through C-12s, delivers personnel

    The 459th Airlift Squadron bolstered airlift operations during exercise Beverly Morning 25-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 23, 2024. The 459th AS provided additional personnel transport during a simulated deployment, which allowed for increased cargo capacity on outbound C-130J Super Hercules

  • 459th Airlift Squadron Changes Command

    Lt. Col. Samuel Shamburg assumed command of the 459th Airlift Squadron from Lt. Col. Joseph Walters during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11.The 459th Airlift Squadron maintains a forward presence in the Pacific and provides responsive airlift support for distinguished

  • 459 AS showcases CAPEX during Friendship Festival

    Yokota’s 459th Airlift Squadron showcased one of their UH-1 mission sets during a Capabilities Exercise (CAPEX) at the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 15-16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan to give approximately 145,000 visitors a better understanding of what the 459th AS does in Japan