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  • Kadena hosts National Preparedness Month fair

    Members of the Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa, the American Red Cross and the 18th Wing participated in a National Preparedness Month fair at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. National Preparedness Month is observed every September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for

  • Forged In History: 374th MXS Airman yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

    Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology, draws a blueprint of the new 374th Airlift Wing sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2022. Smith volunteered to make a new Wing ceremonial sword which will be unveiled during the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. Col. James I.

  • Yokota hosts 11th annual Tower Run

    A 9/11 memorial display of a firefighter suit sits unworn to represent the lives lost in a stairwell at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022, during the annual 9/11 tower run. The tower run competition is a timed relay style event with four member teams or individuals. Each team member climbs nine

  • 459th Airlift Squadron aids in local exercise

    The 459th Airlift Squadron assisted the Tokyo Metropolitan Government with a disaster preparedness and response drill at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park, Japan, Sept. 3.Disaster preparedness and response drills maintain readiness for both Yokota Air Base and the local community in the event of

  • A drive for success

    Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight ensure vehicles are mission ready through routine inspections and repairs.

  • 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

  • PACAF Leadership Visits Misawa Air Base

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, left, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces command chief, recently visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22-25, 2022. During their visit, they toured facilities as well as recognized Airmen for excellent

  • Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan

    Deputy Commander of the Pacific Air Forces Lt. Gen. James Jacobson visited Yokota Air Base, August 21 to 23, as part of a larger PACAF tour.Jacobson kicked off his tour meeting with U.S. Forces Japan and 374th Airlift Wing leadership where he received updates on current projects, future exercises