June 21, 2024 Yokota displays airlift proficiency during Valiant Shield 24 The 374th Airlift Wing leveraged tactical airlift capabilities and transported Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers during Valiant Shield 24, June 15. VS24 is a multinational, biennial field training exercise focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. As the
June 20, 2024 374th CES, Japan forces hone interoperability during CBRN training The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron’s emergency management flight hosted members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force for bilateral emergency management training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 6 and 11.The training days covered a broad spectrum of chemical,
April 28, 2024 Narashino Jump 2024 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade and Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducted an airborne operation at the JGSDF Narashino Training Field, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, April 17.
April 21, 2024 374th CES, JGSDF collaborate for emergency management training The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force’s Central Nuclear Biological Chemical Weapon Defense Unit for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 5.
Jan. 10, 2024 Wings of Unity: US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron displayed their tactical airlift capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump on Jan. 7, in the airspace above Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade.
Nov. 5, 2023 US, Japan Guard and Protect 2023 Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron trained with their security counterparts in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1, a two-week-long base readiness exercise meant to hone critical skills during realistic
Oct. 4, 2023 USAF and JGSDF conduct quarterly field training The 374th Security Forces Squadron and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, conducted a joint field training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30 and 31, to maintain the readiness of both forces and improve joint interoperability.
Sept. 21, 2023 USAF and JGSDF conduct quarterly field training The 374th Security Forces Squadron and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, conducted a joint field training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30 and 31, to maintain the readiness of both forces and improve joint interoperability. Based on the “Guard and Protect”
May 26, 2023 Yokota, JGSDF leaders exchange Co-Op awards Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leaders invited U.S. Air Force counterparts from the 374th Airlift Wing to a Defense Cooperation Award ceremony in honor of the collaborative efforts both parties have made to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Japan at Camp Narashino,
May 25, 2023 Friendship Jump 2023 The annual Yokota Friendship Festival joint capabilities demonstration draws in festival-goers that are looking forward to viewing airborne demonstrations with the 36th Airlift Squadron using their C-103J Super Hercules to drop Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers, as a display of the strong