Yokota trains airlift capabilities essential to Pacific region

Ten C-130 Hercules aircraft, assigned the 36th Airlift Squadron here, took part in a training exercise designed to test Yokota Air Base’s ability to perform large formation flights and essential airlift capabilities.   As Yokota is the primary airlift hub in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the

320th STS recovers Soldiers during TS15

Total force effort ensures successful typhoon evacuation

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, arrives at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 15, 2015, after evacuating more than 125 Department of Defense members from Wake Island in preparation for potential surges caused by Typhoon

Yokota practices emergency response during exercise

Yokota firefighters arrive on scene during an Emergency Management Exercise at Yokota Air Base, July 13, 2015. First responders have an essential role in exercises and real-world situations, and they continue to train to ensure preparedness for any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe

CMSAF, Airmen display resiliency on Mt. Fuji

Airmen from Yokota Air Base, Japan, tested many of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness pillars as they climbed Japan's tallest mountain on July 11. To reach the summit of Mount Fuji, hikers had to climb over 5,000 feet, starting at the fifth station at an altitude of 7,562 feet, and ending at the

613th AOC synchronizes first USAF, RAAF non-stop C2 mission from Alaska to Australia

 Airmen from the 613th Air Operations Center here were the nerve center for the movement of seven C-17 Globemasters carrying almost 450 U.S. Army paratroopers on a non-stop flight from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, July 8.  The 613th

CMSAF connects with Yokota Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited Yokota Air Base July 10 through 11 during his tour through the Pacific Air Forces Theater, taking time to visit with Airmen and host all-calls with junior and senior enlisted and commissioned Airmen alike.   During the visit, he often stopped to

CMSAF visits Misawa's Wild Weasels

The highest ranking enlisted Airman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody, made his first visit here to witness first-hand the revamping of the 35th Fighter Wing's combat readiness mission and personally address current changes facing the enlisted force.   As part of his two-day visit, he

US, South Korea pilots soar at Buddy Wing 15-6

F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 80th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, practiced combined flying operations alongside counterparts from the South Korean air force’s 19th Fighter Wing at Jungwon AB during Buddy Wing 15-6, July 7-10.

PACAF commander tours Andersen facilities, engages Airmen, families

The commander of Pacific Air Forces visited Andersen Air Force Base July 9 through 10 to gain a better understanding of unit readiness, quality of life and Air Force operations on the island.   During her first visit as commander, Gen. Lori Robinson, who assumed command in October 2014, traveled to