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 leadership attends Musashimurayama Deedara Festival

    Yokota leadership attended Deedara Festival at Musashimurayama City to demonstrate the 374th AW commitment to enhancing the relationship between Yokota Air Base and the local communities. This was the first time the city hosted the festival since 2019. The festival aims to promote mutual exchanges,

  • Trilateral Co-Op tour held at Yokota Air Base

    Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, U.S. military, and Australian Army visited Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2022, as part of a trilateral Cooperative-Work Program (Co-Op) tour held at Camp Zama, Japan. The tour is designed to improve trilateral relations, enhance English

  • Yokota partners with community during Fussa City beautification project

    Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing plant flowers alongside members of the Fussa City community during a city beautification project at Fussa City, Japan, Oct. 31, 2022. The project was an opportunity for Team Yokota to strengthen its ties and friendship with Japanese neighbors outside the

  • A symbol of friendship between U. S. and Japan was planted

    The cherry tree was planted as a symbol of the friendship between Akishima-Yokota Friendship Club and Yokota Air Base in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the foundation of the club. The Akishima-Yokota Friendship Club was established aiming to deepen mutual understanding and to promote

  • Vice President Harris visits Japan

    Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan, onboard Air Force Two, Sep. 26, 2022. Vice President Harris will join other dignitaries and world leaders to pay tribute to the life and memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his state funeral. 

  • Yokota building relationships with local aviation enthusiasts

    Yokota hosted a tour for Japanese aviation enthusiasts to enhance their understanding of the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission and aircraft. This was the second time the event was held on the base. Participants had the opportunity to see the aircraft assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing up close and