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

  • 374th AW, JASDF welcome members of the TDA

    U.S. Air Force Col Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroyuki Ishii, Operational Support Wing commander, met to welcome and speak to members of the Tokyo Defense Association, during a tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20.

  • USAF, JASDF maintenance immersion

    The 374th Maintenance Group hosted Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen for a bilateral maintenance immersion, Oct. 31 – Nov. 3, at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

  • Yokota High School administers modernized ASVAB CEP

    For the first time, students from Yokota High School were administered the web-based Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program test, Nov. 9.A Pacific region record-breaking 154 students took the test at YHS, assessing their skills and interests, providing them with an

  • US, JP firefighters unite for local fire prevention drill

    Members from the U.S. Air Force 374th Civil Engineer Squadron and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force joined forces to participate in an annual fire prevention drill in Inagi City, Japan, Nov 5.During the event, the 374th CES engaged with the Inagi community, fielded questions about the P-22

  • Yokota strengthens partnership with local friendship club

    Members of the Akishima-Yokota Friendship Club toured 374th Mission Support Group facilities at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, to enhance their understanding of the Yokota mission, build upon their strong foundation of friendship, and recognize the importance of the partnership between Yokota and

  • Athletes shine in Kanto Plains Special Olympics

    Athletes and volunteers convened from around the region to take part in the Kanto Plains Special Olympics, held at Yokota High School, Nov. 4. The Kanto Plains Special Olympics allows those with intellectual or physical disabilities to hone physical fitness skills, develop interpersonal skills, and

  • Yokota's 36th AS takes the scenic route

    Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements are the foundation for a comprehensive and friendly cooperative relationship between Japan and the United States, not only in defense but also in a wide range of areas, including politics, economy, and society.As the only forward-based tactical airlift squadron in

  • US, Japan Guard and Protect 2023

    Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron trained with their security counterparts in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1, a two-week-long base readiness exercise meant to hone critical skills during realistic

  • Yokota Airmen soar through BM 24-1

    Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 concluded recently at Yokota Air Base, Japan, reaffirming the role Yokota Airmen play in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region.The exercise, which tested the readiness and wartime capabilities of 374th Airlift Wing Airmen, saw participants execute critical tasks