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

  • Airmen Compete in May Samurai Challenge: The Murph

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing participated in the Samurai Challenge Murph competition at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The competition tested participants through a series of physical challenges including pull-ups, push-ups, running and squats. The challenge is part of a

  • 5 AF CC participates in Yokota immersion tour

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force commander, participated in an immersion tour of facilities and operations around Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2026. The tour gave Carey the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the day-to-day operations and mission readiness of key units

  • 374 AW tests fixed based operator concept during Beverly Midnight 26

    The 374th Airlift Wing leveraged the Yokota Aero Club to deliver mission-essential aircraft parts to a simulated broken aircraft during Beverly Midnight 26, demonstrating how local resources can provide an inexpensive alternative mobility option during operations at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 13,

  • 5AF gains commander

    U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force, and 374th Airlift Wing members assemble for a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026.

  • 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.