Yokota News

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

Oct. 8, 2024
Yokota leadership address base concerns at town hall

The 374th Airlift Wing conducted a town hall at the Taiyo Community Center at Yokota Air Base, Sept. 25.
Sept. 4, 2024
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.
Aug. 21, 2024
Exemplifying leadership: Master Sgt. Houston Clark

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Houston Clark, 374th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, was named the First Sergeant of the Year for the Air Force, July 25, 2024, for exemplifying qualities of leadership, critical thinking and the transparency of a first sergeant.
Aug. 12, 2024
36 AS bolsters friendship during JASDF change of command

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron traveled to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Komaki Air Base to attend the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron change of command, Aug. 1.
Aug. 7, 2024
Mission Complete: military working dog Tek’s legacy

Among the ranks of Defenders at Yokota Air Base, Tek is a name that will not soon be forgotten.
July 29, 2024
374th FSS changes command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Hasmin Bolling assumed command of the 374th Force Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Jordan Hayes during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26.
July 18, 2024
374th Contracting Squadron changes command

Lt. Col. Scott Schneider assumed command of the 374th Contracting Squadron, from Lt. Col. Mark Wagner during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, July 16.
June 25, 2024
753rd SOAMXS holds redesignation ceremony

The 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was redesignated as the 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21.
June 3, 2024
Yokota celebrates newest master sergeants

Yokota’s newest master sergeant selects were recognized and celebrated during the master sergeant release party at Yokota Air Base, May 31.
May 1, 2024
Yokota comes together for resiliency days

Members from across Yokota dedicated multiple days to bolstering Total Force resiliency April 22 and April 23.