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 takes strides toward PFAS filtration

    U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing and Yokota Air Base commander, hosted members of the Government of Japan, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and local municipalities to extract samples of treated water on May 14, 2025.

  • Rounding up the 2025 Road Tax Rodeo

    The 2025 Road Tax Rodeo recently processed thousands of vehicles, helping U.S. personnel and families meet their annual Japanese road tax obligations with support from local government officials.Coordinated with Fussa City’s Department of Justice and the Government of Japan, the event streamlines

  • Airman uses triumph in powerlifting championship to inspire, motivate others

    Tightly gripping his hands around the cold metal bar, a rush of adrenaline flowed through his body as the echoing sounds of encouragement from his wingmen, friends and family got louder nearby. “I want to be the best I can,” Staff Sgt. Wilmer Hernandez, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron ultrasound

  • 374 MDG enhances operational readiness at Yokota

    A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing gives blood at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025. The 374th Medical Group ensures medical readiness for the 374th Airlift Wing, 5th Air Force, and U.S. Forces Japan, managing 64 war reserve material projects, including the U.S. Air

  • 374 SFS hone lethal capabilities at CATM

    374th Security Forces Squadron defenders are routinely evaluated during the Defenders Qualification Course to maintain combat capabilities and remain mission ready at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2025.

  • 459 AS conducts routine SERE training

    Members from the 459th Airlift Squadron operate a UH-1N Huey during a survival, evasion, resistance and escape training exercise near Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2025. The 459th AS frequently trains on a multitude of scenarios to stay prepared for potential real-world contingencies and