July 31, 2023 Yokota Medics test contingency response with UK, JP allies during MG23 Yokota medics were put to the test July 18-19, to practice aeromedical evacuation and massive casualty response in cooperation with the U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Japan in support of Mobility Guardian 2023 operations and an internal readiness exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
July 7, 2023 Maintainer for a day The 374th Maintenance Group hosted the first edition of its ‘Maintainer for a Day’ program by inviting four Airmen to shadow crew chiefs for a day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 12.
May 10, 2023 US, Japan leaders gather for 2023 SEL Symposium Over 60 members from the U.S. Armed Forces and Japan Self-Defense Forces gathered for the 2023 Senior Enlisted Leader Symposium on May 9, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, embracing this year's theme of “Innovative Joint Leaders.”
April 30, 2023 Yokota Airmen join Cope India 2023 exercise with Indian Air Force Team Yokota deployed 69 Airmen and two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to exercise Cope India 2023, a Pacific Air Forces training exercise conducted with the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Arjan Singh, India, April 10-21.
April 6, 2023 Yokota Air Base supports Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Capability exercise in Alaska The 374th Airlift Wing from Yokota Air Base, Japan, provided airlift support for Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Capability (JPMRC) exercise from March 21 to April 2, and successfully conducted multiple joint exercises with the U.S. Army and Royal Canadian Air Force out of Joint Base
March 7, 2023 Yokota Airman recognized for contributions to US-Japan alliance The Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) recognized Maj. Lance Mazzella, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron director of operations, during the 2022 JAAGA Award ceremony held at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Defense Command at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 3.JAAGA promotes
Oct. 26, 2022 Yokota firefighters conduct bilateral training with JASDF The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conducted a joint training with Japan Air Self Defense Force. Practicing standardized firefighting techniques between U.S. and Japanese Airmen gave both sides the opportunity to sharpen joint capabilities and build stronger partnerships.
Oct. 18, 2022 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
Aug. 30, 2022 SecAF visits Japan during Indo-Pacific tour Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Yokota Air Base and met with 374th Airlift Wing leadership from Aug. 23 to 25.
Aug. 23, 2022 The 374th LRS and 36th AS assist U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima While aiding Marines with a refueling mission, Airmen from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 36th Airlift Squadron practiced Agile Combat Employment concepts of innovative logistics and force projection capabilities.