US, JSDF team up for humanitarian exercise in Komaki

Primed and ready for potential calls to action, Yokota Airmen integrated with Japanese Self-Defense Forces to support Japan’s joint bilateral disaster relief exercise, dubbed the “Tomodachi Rescue Exercise,” on Feb. 21 to 23. Tomodachi means “friend” in Japanese, and our commitment to that

Volunteers Creating Smiles - Red Cross Dental Assistant Program

Arriving at Yokota’s 374th Dental Clinic, you are more than likely to be greeted with a kind smile from an American Red Cross volunteer dental assistant. These volunteers are an essential part in patient care and clinic operations for many military dental clinics worldwide.

Yokota’s C-130J Super Hercules makes its debut in Red Flag-Alaska

After a transition from the older C-130H Hercules model, the 36th Airlift Squadron are ready to provide tactical airlift throughout RF-A. "It’s our first time flying the J-model in RF-A, so it’s really been a learning experience for us as a squadron,” said Capt. Christopher Ansel, 36th Airlift

Yokota Airmen provide airlift at Red Flag-Alaska

Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing flew to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to provide joint airlift support during the 2-week exercise, Red Flag-Alaska 18-2. Representing the Pacific’s Premiere Power Projection Platform, the Yokota Airmen joined the approximately 2,000 total service

Yokota Striders Hosted the 37th Annual Frostbite Run

A freezing morning at Yokota Air Base didn’t stop about 12,000 people from gathering on Yokota’s roads for the 37th Annual Yokota Striders Frostbite Run Half-Marathon and 5K and 2K Road Race, Jan. 14, 2018.The race has grown in popularity and now attracted more than 8,000 runners in the

The ear nose and throat doctors

Migraines bothering you? Have you considered letting the374th Medical Group Ear, Nose and Throat clinic give you a shot inthe head? A few Botox shots to relieve pain is just one of many ways ENT arehere to help. In fact, from treating aching heads to broken faces, the ENT teamis a vital part of what

Crash and learn

As the last day of summer approaches, Yokota motorcyclistsare still getting out to enjoy the beautiful scenery and reduced-traffic roads thatcan be found only minutes from base. The convenience, economy and social aspectof motorcycles encourages some to ride regularly. However, as Staff Sgt.

Yokota flight line stays busy

Yokota FSS wins AF level award

The 374th Force Support Squadron Civilian Personnel Section received the 2015 Air Force Civilian Personnel Program of the Year award at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2016.

Fighting to prevent sexual assault

In an attempt to reduce the frequency of sexual assaults on base, dozens of teens took to the mat alongside Yokota Airmen to practice Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, July 23, 2016, at the Taiyo Community Center. The Gracie Defense Systems is a new program specifically designed to increase awareness and reduce the