March 14, 2023 Yokota partners with local community for farmer’s market The seasonal farmers markets increase on-base residents’ access to local produce, allow for face-to-face interaction with host nation residents, and help build bonds of trust between Team Yokota and the local community.
March 8, 2023 Community explores pop culture at Yokota-Con 2023 The 374th Force Support Squadron hosted Yokota-Con to bring Team Yokota together for a celebration of artwork, talent, and creativity at the Taiyo Community Center on Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2023.
March 7, 2023 Yokota Airman recognized for contributions to US-Japan alliance The Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) recognized Maj. Lance Mazzella, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron director of operations, during the 2022 JAAGA Award ceremony held at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Defense Command at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 3.JAAGA promotes
March 3, 2023 Yokota, Creech leadership visit Kanoya Air Base Leadership from the 374th Airlift Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing visited with members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing One, JMSDF Air Patrol Squadron One leadership, and the Airmen of the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, deployed to Kanoya Air Base, Japan,
March 1, 2023 Future firefighters at Yokota The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department hosted second graders from Keimei Gakuen Elementary School, located in Akishima, Feb. 28, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, by opening their fire station for a hands-on tour.
Feb. 27, 2023 Yokota Annual Awards Ceremony 2023 The 374th Airlift Wing celebrated the 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023.
Feb. 24, 2023 US, Japan partnership takes off during C-130J simulator tours Over several engagements, Roddan was able to provide local mayors and vice mayors from four municipalities, an opportunity to learn about Yokota’s mission to conduct airlift operations throughout the region. Hosting these types of community events helps Yokota Air Base strengthen the relationship
Feb. 22, 2023 Japanese Board of Education visits Yokota Members of the Japanese Board of Education toured the grounds of Yokota High School during an immersion with Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific East District representatives, Feb. 16, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
Feb. 2, 2023 Yokota University signed into action Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, signed a proclamation that officially activated “Yokota University” as part of a year-long commitment to professional development by the Yokota Professional Development Council on Jan. 31, 2023.
Jan. 26, 2023 Team Yokota celebrates a New Year with JASDF partners Leaders from the 374th Airlift Wing and the 5th Air Force participated in a Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) New Year’s Reception hosted by their Operations Support Wing (OSW) in Tachikawa, Japan, on Jan. 21, 2023. The OSW is co-located at Yokota Air Base alongside the 374th AW, 5th AF, and the