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  • USAF, JASDF F-15 Eagles secure Pacific

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron completed a KC-135 Stratotanker mission refueling U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagles over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 14, 2022. U.S. and Japanese Airmen routinely train together to enhance bilateral

  • 374th FSS hosts Winter Wonderland

    Yokota families recently participated in a Winter Wonderland event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2022. The 374th Force Support Squadron hosts events like Winter Wonderland to promote morale among members of the Yokota community.

  • 18th SFS, 1st SFG conduct active shooter training exercise

    Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), apprehend a simulated active shooter during an active shooter exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. During the exercise, joint forces were able to increase efficiency with their communication skills, weapons

  • 18 SFS conducts OC spray training

    Defenders assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron execute oleoresin capsicum spray training at Kadena Air base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2022. Security Forces Airmen are exposed to OC spray prior to being certified to carry it so they are aware of its effects on the suspects and themselves.

  • 36th EAS members honor fallen Airman during Operation Christmas Drop

    Near the end of Operation Christmas Drop 2022, Airmen participating in the event paused to honor the memory of a fallen member during a memorial ceremony on Dec. 9, 2022.Senior Airman Jeremy Jutba-Hake, a member of the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, passed away due to heart

  • U.S., Japan strengthen bond during 374th Airlift Wing holiday social

    U.S. Air Force leadership and Japanese partners from the Japan Air Self Defense Forces, Japan America Air Force Goodwill Association, friendship clubs, and the Government of Japan, attended the holiday social event at the Yokota Air Base Officer’s Club, Dec. 11, 2022. The social event is an

  • Yokota Winter Market

    Yokota hosted a Christmas market opened to the community to provide access to local and homemade goods provided for holiday gifts.

  • Operation Christmas Drop 2022

    U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Zachary Riley, 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2022, during Operation Christmas Drop 2022. The aircraft, call sign Santa 51, delivered 9 bundles to islands in the Federated States of Micronesia. OCD is the longest-running