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  • 374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Ota Masashi (left), 2nd Tactical Airlift Group commander and U.S Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pose for a photo at Iruma’s Bon festival, Japan, July 26, 2023. Participants were treated to food, fireworks and performances of various

  • Mission 22’s “2 Wheels 2 Heal”

    Yokota’s chapter of Mission 22 held its 3rd annual motorcycle ride and car show officially dubbed “2 Wheels 2 Heal,” at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 25. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2020 there was 6,146 Veteran suicides, averaging to 16.8 deaths per day. Mission 22 provides

  • What’s bugging you Yokota?

    Summertime means longer days, a warmer climate, and more bugs. The increase in insects means more chances of insect-borne diseases, such as Japanese encephalitis, which spread via mosquitoes. The 374th Medical Group entomology Airmen collect samples of insects from across Yokota Air Base, and submit

  • Yokota hosts 47th annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival

    The 374th Airlift Wing hosted the 47th annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2023 on May 20 and 21, welcoming over 193,000 people to the Yokota Air Base airfield.The base opened to the public for two full days of aircraft static displays, live music, food, fun, and aerial exhibitions of

  • Yokota AB Exchange named among top in the world

    The Yokota Air Base Exchange has been named among the best in the world, receiving the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s highest honor, the Director/CEO Cup.The Yokota Exchange—which encompasses a main store, three Expresses, a Military Clothing store, 10 restaurants, a theater and more, including

  • Empowered Spouses Expo

    YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - The Empowered Spouses Expo, hosted by the Military Family Readiness Center was held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 6, providing a platform for military spouses to engage with local resources, services, and home-based businesses.

  • Yokota Exchange Express changes fuel grade

    The Yokota Fussa Express changed the fuel grade from premium fuel to regular fuel, April 12, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The change in fuel type is part of a continued effort to improve the quality of life across the Air Force.

  • Yokota kids find Easter fun at Tama Hills

    Families of Team Yokota traveled to the Tama Hills Recreation Area for the 2023 Easter Festival orchestrated by the 374th Force Support Squadron, April 9, 2023.