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

  • HALO jumps at Yokota Air Base

    Members of the 36th Airlift Squadron and Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) performed high-altitude low-opening (HALO) jumps at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2024.HALO jumps are a crucial skill for military operations, often used by special operations to infiltrate hostile areas for

  • US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visits the 21st SOS

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, engaged and recognized Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing, 21st Special Operations Squadron, 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 353rd Special Operations Wing. During his visit he emphasized

  • Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo wraps up at Yokota

    U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated in a bilateral, two-day Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo event at Yokota Air Base and Tama Hills, Japan, June 27 and 28.The event was created as part of an initiative to promote a multi-capable culture while identifying advanced training

  • 374th MXS changes command

    Maj. Jessica Meadows assumed command of the 374th Maintenance Squadron from Maj. David Perkins during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 14.

  • 374th Security Forces Squadron conducts heavy weapons training at Camp Fuji

    Members assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron completed heavy weapons training at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, April 24. The heavy weapons training, or Fuji Firing, is a semi-annual event where defenders travel to CATC to complete mandatory qualification training on