US, JP firefighters unite for local fire prevention drill

Members from the U.S. Air Force 374th Civil Engineer Squadron and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force joined forces to participate in an annual fire prevention drill in Inagi City, Japan, Nov 5.During the event, the 374th CES engaged with the Inagi community, fielded questions about the P-22

Building better bundles

The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force held the first joint Containerized Delivery System bundle build in preparation for Airborne 23, Jan. 25, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan.The CDS bundles simulated cargo, which consisted of fuel, water, food, and different

Yokota participates in multilateral New Year’s Jump exercise

A multilateral collaboration of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, British army, Australian army, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conducted an annual New Year’s Jump exercise at Camp Narashino, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 8, 2022.More than 180 paratroopers participated in the event jumping from three

JGSDF visits Yokota during cooperative work program

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members visited Yokota Air Base to learn more about 374th Airlift Wing's mission Aug. 9. The group visited Yokota, as part of a six-week cooperative work program.

Airborne 22: US, Japan test interoperability

Airborne 22 is the largest annual static-line personnel jump and cargo drop exercise between the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Narashino Jump 2021

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade, perform jump rehearsal at Yokota Air Base, May 20, 2021. JGSDF members rehearse their jump procedures before boarding aircraft to ensure successful operations in-flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone

Capt. Ryosuke Taki Receives Air Force Commendation Medal

US, Japan conduct historic airborne operation

The 374th Airlift Wing supported the JGSDF, 1st Airborne Brigade, for the largest static-line personnel jump and cargo drop between the U.S. and Japan, for exercise Airborne 21, March 9 to 11.