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

  • Yokota celebrates MOMC

    Students and families gathered to celebrate Month of the Military Child during Flightline Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2026. The event was held in recognition of Month of the Military Child, highlighting the resilience and contributions of military-connected youth.

  • Yokota and JASDF OSW Airmen engage in language exchange

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing engaged with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operations Support Wing members during a language exchange session in the OSW at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 10, 2026. Events like this build camaraderie between allied forces while improving

  • Yokota High School hosts DODEA, MOFA SEED event

    American and Japanese students prepared presentations for military and community leaders during the Student Educational Exchange and Dialogue event at Yokota Air Base. The youth exchange program first made its way to every installation in Japan during the 2022 and 2023 school year, with the

  • 2025 Spring CCAF graduation highlights Yokota’s academic achievements

    Graduates of the 2025 Spring Community College of the Air Force pose for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. Earning these degrees reflects each Airman’s commitment to personal and professional development in support of the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • SSC ignites STEM innovation and education at Yokota

    Nicole Tibbets, Space Systems Command STEM executive lead, performs a demonstration during the SSC STEM outreach program for students at Yokota West Elementary School at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. The SSC STEM outreach programs foster early interest by helping prepare future generations

  • Universal pre-kindergarten kicks off at Yokota

    Yokota, U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force leadership cheered on students for their first day of universal pre-kindergarten at Mendel and Yokota West Elementary School, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9.

  • 374th AW leadership entertain during Read Across America Day

    374th Wing leadership entertained children at the Yume Child Development Center at Yokota Air Base during Read Across America Day. The day was established by the National Education Association in 1998 to help get children excited about reading. March 2nd was chosen because it is the birthday of

  • 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.