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

  • 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.

  • 374th AW welcomes new command chief

    Command chief leadership responsibilities of the 374th Airlift Wing transferred from Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn to Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck in a change of responsibilities ceremony at Yokota Air Base, June 5.

  • Yokota recognizes newest chief master sergeants

    Yokota's newest Chief Master Sergeant selects were recognized during the Chief Recognition Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2024. The event highlights the newest chief master sergeant select’s accomplishments and acknowledges their ability to attain a position within the top one percent