Yokota educators take flight for teacher appreciation week Published May 15, 2024 By Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler 374th Airlift Wing YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 374th Airlift Wing hosted a Department of Defense Education Activity teacher appreciation flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 7. Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated during the first full week of May, is meant to show gratitude to educators and acknowledge the long-lasting impact they have on students and families.