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

  • Yokota Spouses’ Club hosts annual Asian Bazaar

    The Yokota Spouses’ Club unveiled the Asian Bazaar at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7 and 8, 2026. The event featured local vendors selling a variety of items from the Western Pacific region such as jewelry, furniture, antiques and other items. A significant portion of the proceeds from the Asian

  • JASDF OSW tour Yokota

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Yuichi Hosokawa, Operations Support Wing commander and Col. Hideo Arase, OSW deputy commander, received an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2026.

  • 459 AS hosts Operational Support Airlift conference

    The 459th Airlift Squadron hosted an Operational Support Airlift conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2026, bringing together representatives from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Camp Zama and Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

  • 374 LRS gears up for Mission Generation Exercise

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing recently in-processed with Individual Protective Equipment during the Mission Generation Exercise, testing the readiness of the 374th LRS to deploy cargo and personnel. Personnel from IPE inspected equipment, verified hand receipts and processed

  • 374 CS completes Samurai Relay

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Communications Squadron recently completed their third iteration of the Samurai Relay on February 6th, 2026.

  • 374 AW conducts check ride

    Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing conducted a routine flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026.

  • Samurai Challenge: The Amazing Samurai Race

    The Samurai Challenge is a monthly event held to boost unit camaraderie and encourage friendly competition between servicemembers. Several teams of Airmen from the 374th Medical Group, 374th Wing Support Staff, Civil Engineering Squadron and Force Support Squadron ran across the installation,

  • Command Your Mindset: Dr. Jannell MacAulay

    U.S. Air Force veteran, Dr. Jannell MacAulay, visited Yokota Air Base, Jan. 14, 2026. Dr. MacAulay delivered her speech to service members about the importance of mental strength and gave service members the tools to strengthen their mindsets.