May 20, 2026 50 Years of Japanese-American Friendship Festival: Celebrating Yokota’s One Community Japanese and American community members gathered at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16-17, for the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, marking the event's 50th anniversary and the United States' 250th birthday.What began in 1974 as a word-of-mouth community gathering has evolved into one of the
May 19, 2026 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival: Day Two The 374th Airlift Wing held day two of the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, May 16.
March 30, 2026 5AF gains commander U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force, and 374th Airlift Wing members assemble for a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026.
March 17, 2026 Yokota Spouses’ Club hosts annual Asian Bazaar The Yokota Spouses’ Club unveiled the Asian Bazaar at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7 and 8, 2026. The event featured local vendors selling a variety of items from the Western Pacific region such as jewelry, furniture, antiques and other items. A significant portion of the proceeds from the Asian
March 5, 2026 459 AS hosts Operational Support Airlift conference The 459th Airlift Squadron hosted an Operational Support Airlift conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2026, bringing together representatives from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Camp Zama and Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
Jan. 21, 2026 Yokota community comes together to celebrate MLK Day A sign displays event information during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2026. The annual event honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reinforces the importance of service, equality and community connection across Team Yokota. (U.S. Air
Jan. 20, 2026 Team Yokota welcomes runners for 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race Team Yokota hosted the 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18.
Dec. 22, 2025 Yokota joins Fussa for Year-end joint patrol Yokota Air Base leadership joined the Fussa Police Department and members of the local community for the annual Year-End Joint Patrol in Fussa, Japan, Dec. 19, 2025.
Dec. 17, 2025 First Operation Christmas Drop bundles delivered to Republic of the Marshall Islands The 74th iteration of Operation Christmas Drop successfully delivered four humanitarian assistance bundles to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Dec. 8.
Dec. 13, 2025 PACAF Band spreads holiday cheer through music U.S. Band of the Pacific performed holiday classics for the local Japanese community Dec.13, 2025.