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

  • Arctic airdrop: U.S.-Canadian paratroopers train during JPMRC 26-02

    U.S Army and Royal Canadian Army paratroopers conduct airdrops out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron in support of Joint Multinational Readiness Center 26-02 over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2026. The mission demonstrated

  • Cold Weather, Ready Aircraft: C-130J Deiced for JPMRC Operations

    A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron is deiced during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 26-02 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb 7, 2026. The 36th AS provided tactical airlift support in subzero conditions.

  • Yokota Airmen receive Japan Defense Cooperation Medal

    Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing participated in the Japan Defense Cooperation Medal ceremony at Camp Narashino, Dec. 18, 2025. The ceremony highlighted the enduring alliance between the U.S. and Japan, and underscored the shared commitment to cooperation and mutual respect that strengthens

  • 36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

    Members of the 36th Airlift Squadron received and packaged luggage onto pallets in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025.

  • 36 AS, 374 LRS innovate airdrop process

    The 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron implemented a new, reusable system that increases efficiency and cuts overall cost for building container delivery system bundles at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 10. The 36 AS routinely conducts airdrop training with CDS bundles

  • Distinguished Visitors Experience OCD 24

    Distinguished Visitors from Fifth Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, and Alaskan Command visited Anderson Air Force Base during Operation Christmas Drop 2024 Dec 8-10.

  • U.S., JASDF, ROKAF loadmasters exchange knowledge during OCD 24

    Loadmasters from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Air Force came together to exchange knowledge on rigging procedures before bundle delivery operations begin at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024.

  • 374 AW conducts mission generation exercise

    The 374th Airlift Wing conducted a three-day mission generation exercise designed to demonstrate the wing’s readiness and capabilities at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16-18.