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  • PACAF and JASDF hosts bilateral civil engineer key leader engagement

    Civil engineer leaders from Pacific Air Forces and Japan Air Self-Defense Force toured each other’s facilities to learn how they function. They exchanged knowledge and expertise for accelerating interoperability to make both country's civil engineer forces stronger together.

  • 21st SOS supports U.S. Marines in Resolute Dragon exercise

    The 21st Special Operations Squadron is specialized in the use of the CV-22 Osprey in conducting long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces. The CV-22 is equipped with integrated threat countermeasures, terrain-following radar, infrared sensors and

  • A symbol of friendship between U. S. and Japan was planted

    The cherry tree was planted as a symbol of the friendship between Akishima-Yokota Friendship Club and Yokota Air Base in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the foundation of the club. The Akishima-Yokota Friendship Club was established aiming to deepen mutual understanding and to promote

  • The 374th Force Support Squadron hosts Eventageous

    Members of the 374th Airlift Wing and their families gathered during the 374th Force Support Squadron’s annual family day event Eventageous at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2022. Events like Eventageous gives Yokota members an opportunity to bond with each other and their families. The afternoon

  • Vice President Harris departs Japan

    Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris departed Yokota Air Base, Japan, onboard Air Force Two, Sep. 29, 2022. Vice President Harris recently joined other dignitaries and world leaders to pay tribute to the life and memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his state

  • Vice President Harris visits Japan

    Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan, onboard Air Force Two, Sep. 26, 2022. Vice President Harris will join other dignitaries and world leaders to pay tribute to the life and memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his state funeral. 

  • Yokota celebrates the 75th U.S. Air Force Anniversary

    Yokota recently celebrated the 75th U.S. Air Force Anniversary in style with an Air Force Ball. The event allowed participants to foster an ongoing kinship by connecting and engaging with attendees from Yokota and surrounding Japanese community.

  • 374th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition

    The 374th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Section hosted the Excellence In Competition. The EIC is an elementary level marksmanship challenge affording competitors the opportunity to compete with the designated weapon system. The top 10 percent of competitors earned an EIC medal that can be

  • 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