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 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.

  • 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

  • JPMRC 26-02: Cold, Contested, Ready

    A U.S Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron lands on an unimproved landing zone during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 26-02 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2026. Operating outside of a traditional runway setting, aircrews practiced

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yokota ALS participates in its first-ever FTX at Tama Hills

    Yokota Airman Leadership School students recently participated in warmup exercises at an ALS field training exercise at Tama Hills, Japan. During the FTX, Airman had the opportunity to practice identifying unexploded ordnance, securing areas, utilizing land mobile radio systems and learning the

  • 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

  • 374 LRS conducts Yokota’s first ever CV-22 hot-pit refuel

    The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked alongside 353rd Special Operations Wing counterparts to conduct the first CV-22 Osprey hot refuel at Yokota Air Base. This capability expands the CV-22’s operational range and loiter time, improving flexibility and strengthening regional presence.