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

  • 36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules aircrew members assigned to the 401st Airlift Squadron, Komaki Air Base, visit the 36th Airlift Squadron for a subject matter expert exchange on operational strategies at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. The exchange enhances operational readiness

  • Rounding up the 2025 Road Tax Rodeo

    The 2025 Road Tax Rodeo recently processed thousands of vehicles, helping U.S. personnel and families meet their annual Japanese road tax obligations with support from local government officials.Coordinated with Fussa City’s Department of Justice and the Government of Japan, the event streamlines

  • Annual Japan Culture Day strengthens US-Japan alliance

    The U.S. and Japanese communities came together for the annual Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24.Japan Culture Day began with a traditional sake barrel opening ceremony, attended by U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander; Japan Air Self-Defense Force

  • 374 AW leadership visits JASDF OSW

    The 374th Airlift Wing leadership team visited the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operational Support Wing for an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3.During the tour, leadership received a mission brief, lunch and a facility tour. Immersion tours provide commanders with an opportunity to

  • Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo wraps up at Yokota

    U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated in a bilateral, two-day Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo event at Yokota Air Base and Tama Hills, Japan, June 27 and 28.The event was created as part of an initiative to promote a multi-capable culture while identifying advanced training

  • 374th CONS leverages AI to learn languages

    The 374th Contracting Squadron personnel attended a linguist introductory training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 11.The organization hosting the course specializes in development of artificial intelligence and machine learning for language translation and localization. With enhanced