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

  • The Royal Thai Air Force, French Air Force visits Japan

    Both the French Air Force (Armee de L'air) and Royal Thai Air Force’s 601st Squadron visited Japan between Aug. 10 to 13. Their visits coincided enabling them to perform their own multilateral trainings. Both France and Thailand are part of the United Nations and Yokota Air Base is one of seven U.S.

  • Lt. Gen. Rupp Currency Flight

    5th Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp recently completed a currency flight to Osan Air Base and back. C-130Js assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron perform touch-and-goes regularly, allowing aircrew to practice take-offs and landings, sharpening their flight skills.

  • Col. Campbell signing off

    Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, addressed American Forces Network-Tokyo listeners for the last time before he relinquishes command of the 374th AW, June 10. Campbell addressed the upcoming change of command on June 23, his love for the community and appreciation for the support

  • Maintenance repairs first CV-22 Osprey heat blanket

    The 374th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental shop performed the first ever patch repair on a CV-22 Osprey spinner panel in the entire Department of Defense, from March 31 to April 6.The shop fixed six panels, specifically patching a heater blanket that de-ices CV-22s. This repair

  • Yokota pairs with Royal Thai Air Force for training

    Yokota Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force Airmen participated in a C-130 airframe immersion and training opportunity 27 March to 2 April, at Don Muang Air Base, Thailand.This engagement focused on furthering the strong U.S.-Thailand alliance as well as paving the way for future opportunities between

  • 36th Airlift Squadron conducts training in Thailand

    Airmen assigned to the 374th Maintenance Group and the 36th Airlift Squadron recently visited Thailand for joint training with the Royal Thai Air Force at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield and Don Muang RTAF Base. This was the first training opportunity between Yokota Air Base and the RTAF within

  • Yokota members recognized for contribution in Operation Okidough

    Members from the 374th Logistic Readiness Squadron pose for a photo after a recognition ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2022. Members from the 374th LRS, Bakery and the 730th Air Mobility Squadron produced, loaded and transported 47 pallets containing 987 boxes of bakery products to

  • Yokota removes outdoor COVID testing tent site

    Airmen stood by and watched as the tent, they spent the better part of two years in, was systematically taken apart and hauled away. This wasn’t the end of a wilderness expedition full of adventurous memories, it was a pivotal moment for Airmen of the 374th Medical Group as they discontinued the use