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

  • Installation-wide sustainment exercise marks first for Yokota

    YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Leaders from across the 374th Airlift Wing and mission partners participated in Yokota’s first installation-wide tabletop exercise focused on follow-on force sustainment, designed to test the installation’s ability to receive and sustain forces during a conflict while

  • COMPACAF visits Yokota Air Base

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, toured installation facilities at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2026. The visit provided Schneider a closer look at the Wing’s mission readiness and the opportunity to engage with the Airmen executing the mission.

  • 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 SFS, JGSDF enhance readiness during bilateral exercise

    Defenders assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron integrated with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members assigned to the 1st Division during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, march 17, 2026. Bilateral exercises like this further reinforces the U.S.-Japan

  • April Samurai Challenge: Level Up Relay

    Members from the Yokota community participated in the April Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2026. The challenge is a 12-month series of physical fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie and serve as a proving ground for warrior ethos across the

  • 374 AW Hosts spring resiliency days 2026

    The 374th Airlift wing hosted at three-day resiliency event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 23 to March 25, 2026. These resiliency days consisted of briefings on mental strength, connection and moral injury; as well as an activity to educate airmen on the importance on responsible drinking and the