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

  • New 374 AW commander visits local mayors

    U.S. Airforce Col. Daniel Mendoza, 374th Airlift Wing commander, met with mayors from the five of the neighboring towns and cities around Yokota Air Base, to reinforce the enduring U.S. and Japan alliance and strengthen relationships that support Yokota Air Base's mission and regional stability

  • 374 AW commander visits local mayors

    U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, met with mayors from the five neighboring towns and cities around Yokota Air Base on Japan, July 2, 2026, to strengthen partnerships and reinforce the enduring U.S. and Japan alliance. Engagements with local mayors foster mutual

  • 374th AW commander visits local leaders

    U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, met with leaders from the North Kanto Defense Bureau and Tokyo Metropolitan Government in Japan, June 29, 2026, to strengthen partnerships and reinforce the enduring U.S. and Japan alliance. Engagements with local leaders foster

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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