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 provides humanitarian supplies for 71st OCD

    Leadership from the 374th Airlift Wing and Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron receive a donation of humanitarian supplies for Operation Christmas Drop from Japan Air Self-Defense Force members of Headquarters Air Support Command at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2022. This year marks the 71st

  • Yokota Airmen foster relationships with local community

    The 374th Mission Support Group hosted a tour for the Akishima-Yokota Friendship Club to enhance their understanding of the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission, boost local relations and reiterate the importance of a strong partnership between Yokota Air Base and the city of Akishima.

  • Yokota firefighters conduct bilateral training with JASDF

    The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conducted a joint training with Japan Air Self Defense Force. Practicing standardized firefighting techniques between U.S. and Japanese Airmen gave both sides the opportunity to sharpen joint capabilities and build stronger partnerships.

  • 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron assumption of command

    Lt Col. Alexander Kelly, 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron incoming commander, formally assumed command of the 319th ERS at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, Japan, October 23, 2022.The lineage of the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron dates to the 319th Fighter

  • 21st SOS supports U.S. Marines in Resolute Dragon exercise

    The 21st Special Operations Squadron is specialized in the use of the CV-22 Osprey in conducting long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces. The CV-22 is equipped with integrated threat countermeasures, terrain-following radar, infrared sensors and

  • The 374th Force Support Squadron hosts Eventageous

    Members of the 374th Airlift Wing and their families gathered during the 374th Force Support Squadron’s annual family day event Eventageous at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2022. Events like Eventageous gives Yokota members an opportunity to bond with each other and their families. The afternoon

  • Vice President Harris departs Japan

    Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris departed Yokota Air Base, Japan, onboard Air Force Two, Sep. 29, 2022. Vice President Harris recently joined other dignitaries and world leaders to pay tribute to the life and memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his state

  • Vice President Harris visits Japan

    Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan, onboard Air Force Two, Sep. 26, 2022. Vice President Harris will join other dignitaries and world leaders to pay tribute to the life and memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his state funeral. 

  • Yokota celebrates the 75th U.S. Air Force Anniversary

    Yokota recently celebrated the 75th U.S. Air Force Anniversary in style with an Air Force Ball. The event allowed participants to foster an ongoing kinship by connecting and engaging with attendees from Yokota and surrounding Japanese community.