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

  • 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

  • JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony

    U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members participated in the annual mochi-pounding ceremony hosted by JASDF Operations Support Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025.

  • Yokota bids farewell to UH-1N Huey

    Members of the 374th Airlift Wing and the Japan Self-Defense Force gathered in a hangar for a ceremony hosted by the wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 5, 2025, to witness the final flight of the UH-1N Huey at the installation and commemorate the aircraft’s retirement from the 459th Airlift

  • 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

  • Veterans Day at Yokota: Honoring the Brave

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing salute as the national anthem plays during a Veterans Day ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2024. The ceremony was held to commemorate the temporary ceasefire between Allied nations and Germany during the first World War on the 11th

  • Winners announced at 2nd Wing Quarterly Awards

    Winners of the 2nd Wing Quarterly Award ceremony were announced at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2024. Ceremonies like these reflect a moment to celebrate hard work and effort within a specified time period.

  • 374th FSS changes command

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Hasmin Bolling assumed command of the 374th Force Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Jordan Hayes during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26.

  • 374th Mission Support Group change of command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Burt Okamoto assumed command of the 374th Mission Support Group from Col. Ryan Vetter during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10.