March 20, 2023 Yokota AFWERX team seeks to invest, innovate, inform Twenty members from Yokota Air Base attended the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan exhibition on March 16, in Tokyo, to seek out new, cutting-edge technology in a trip organized by YokoWERX, an AFWERX spark cell at Yokota that helps innovative Airmen bring their ideas to
March 16, 2023 Internal medicine team paves paths to specialty care A team within the 374th Health Care Operations Squadron's internal medicine clinic works to facilitate escalated medical care when a patient’s needs exceed the scope of their primary care manager. The internal medicine clinic has a five-person team that is responsible for issuing referrals to
March 16, 2023 Yokota C-130 teams help find mariners lost at sea At 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8, watchstanders at the U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam Joint Rescue Sub-Center received a mayday call reporting a vessel taking on water between Rota and Guam. The master stated they had three people aboard, and the vessel was sinking.The three mariners
March 15, 2023 Yokota recognizes newest chief master sergeants Yokota Air Base celebrated the promotions of four Airmen and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force warrant officers during the 2023 Chief Recognition Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2023. The six members were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant, which is the highest enlisted
March 14, 2023 Yokota partners with local community for farmer’s market The seasonal farmers markets increase on-base residents’ access to local produce, allow for face-to-face interaction with host nation residents, and help build bonds of trust between Team Yokota and the local community.
March 8, 2023 Community explores pop culture at Yokota-Con 2023 The 374th Force Support Squadron hosted Yokota-Con to bring Team Yokota together for a celebration of artwork, talent, and creativity at the Taiyo Community Center on Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2023.
March 1, 2023 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.
Feb. 28, 2023 Cope North 23: Trilateral integration at Iwo To strengthens capabilities Ten U.S. Air Force airfield experts from Yokota and Andersen Air Base flew to the Japanese island of Iwo To, historically called Iwo Jima, to exchange skills with Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force partners as part of the Cope North 23 field exercise, Feb. 21-22.Cope North
Feb. 27, 2023 Yokota Annual Awards Ceremony 2023 The 374th Airlift Wing celebrated the 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2023.
Feb. 24, 2023 US, Japan partnership takes off during C-130J simulator tours Over several engagements, Roddan was able to provide local mayors and vice mayors from four municipalities, an opportunity to learn about Yokota’s mission to conduct airlift operations throughout the region. Hosting these types of community events helps Yokota Air Base strengthen the relationship