Yokota News

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

Jan. 21, 2025
Frostbite Road Race brings together Team Yokota, local communities

Over 7,500 attendees participated in the 44th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2025.
Jan. 13, 2025
Fussa Joint Safety Patrol Strengthens U.S.-Japan Community Partnerships

A Fussa police officer leads participants during the Fussa joint safety patrol event in Fussa, Japan, Dec. 20, 2024. The event showcased the collaborative efforts of U.S. service members and local authorities to promote safety and foster strong community ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st
Dec. 19, 2024
PACAF Band Brings Holiday Cheer to Musashimurayama

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific performed their annual holiday with a concert at Sakura Hall in Musashimurayama, Japan, on Dec. 15.
Dec. 4, 2024
374 LRS strengthens partnership with Iruma AB visit

A welcome sign is illuminated during the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s visit to Iruma Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2024. The tour provided 374th LRS members the opportunity to engage with Iruma Air Base's facilities and personnel. Held semi-annually, this event seeks to enhance partnership
Nov. 6, 2024
Japanese Defense Minister visits Yokota

Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani visited Yokota Air Base, Japan, and met with Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, Nov. 1, 2024.
Oct. 9, 2024
374th CES sorts, distributes specialized toolkits for the Pacific

374th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen conducted training on unit type code familiarization; learning what specific codes are assigned to each piece of equipment or tool.
Oct. 8, 2024
Yokota leadership address base concerns at town hall

The 374th Airlift Wing conducted a town hall at the Taiyo Community Center at Yokota Air Base, Sept. 25.
Sept. 4, 2024
Universal pre-kindergarten kicks off at Yokota

Yokota, U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force leadership cheered on students for their first day of universal pre-kindergarten at Mendel and Yokota West Elementary School, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9.
Aug. 28, 2024
374 AW hosts JASDF pilot candidates during tour

Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing hosted a tour for 38 Japan Air Self-Defense Force Officer Candidate School students and three JASDF flight instructors at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024.
Aug. 27, 2024
CES RADR capability makes quick work of runway repair

Airmen assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024.