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

  • Precision in every round: 353 SOW, 374 MXS ensure ammo readiness

    A U.S. Air Force maintainer from the 353rd Special Operations Wing, marks a small arms ammunition cartridge during a roll test operation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2025. By collaborating with the 374th Maintenance Squadron on ammunition roll testing, the 353rd SOW strengthens operational

  • 374 LRS POL flight engages in bilateral SME exchange with JASDF

    U.S. Air Force 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Material Command members pose for a photo during a bilateral subject matter expert exchange of the aerial bulk fuel delivery system in the petroleum, oil, and lubricants compound at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb.

  • Yokota Airmen return from JPMRC 25-02

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lio Shaw, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules crew chief, conducts a thru-flight inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2025. A TFI is a thorough inspection of an aircraft that is conducted before, during, and after flight to ensure safety

  • 459 AS conducts routine SERE training

    Members from the 459th Airlift Squadron operate a UH-1N Huey during a survival, evasion, resistance and escape training exercise near Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2025. The 459th AS frequently trains on a multitude of scenarios to stay prepared for potential real-world contingencies and

  • 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

  • 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