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

  • 374 CS hosts first ever CFAK 101 course

    The 374th Communications Squadron held training for Airmen across different units with their first-ever Communications Fly-Away Kit 101 course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13-16.

  • Annual Japan Culture Day strengthens US-Japan alliance

    The U.S. and Japanese communities came together for the annual Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24.Japan Culture Day began with a traditional sake barrel opening ceremony, attended by U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander; Japan Air Self-Defense Force

  • USFJ, 5AF commander receives Yokota immersion tour

    From the left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and his spouse Kelly Jost, receive a presentation given in the commissary by George Matusak, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering flight chief, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2024. Jost's

  • 374 MXG spreads holiday cheer in Mizuho

    Members from the 374th Maintenance Group delivered donations during the Mizuho holiday toy drive at the Musashino Community Center, Musashino, Japan, Dec. 18. Every year, the 374th MXG collects items and donate to the town of Mizuho, demonstrating their appreciation for friendship and commitment to

  • JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony

    The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Operation Support Wing hosted its annual mochi-pounding ceremony, bringing together U.S. and JASDF personnel to celebrate cultural exchange and teamwork at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13.The centuries-old tradition involved steaming glutinous rice before

  • Lighting up the holiday season with this years’ tree lighting

    Lights used in the tree lighting ceremony are displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2024. Families gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season, experience festive carols and strengthen the bonds within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

  • Defenders of Yokota

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Mills, 374th Security Forces Squadron base defense member, poses for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 17, 2024. The 374th SFS creates a secure environment for the entire Yokota community, enabling the base to support the region-wide mission of promoting