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May 1, 2024
374th Security Forces Squadron conducts heavy weapons training at Camp Fuji

Members assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron completed heavy weapons training at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, April 24. The heavy weapons training, or Fuji Firing, is a semi-annual event where defenders travel to CATC to complete mandatory qualification training on
Feb. 27, 2024
Chief of Chaplains visits Yokota, celebrates 75th anniversary of Chaplain Corps

Chaplain Maj. Gen. Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, and Chief Master Sgt. Sadie Chambers, Religious Affairs senior enlisted adviser, met with members of the 374th Airlift Wing during a visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23.
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.
Dec. 27, 2023
From Skies to Seas: Airman Assists Humanitarian Aid Aboard the USNS Mercy

It is a rare opportunity for any U.S. Air Force Airmen to board a ship and work alongside the U.S. Navy and other nations in a joint environment. So, when U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sammi-Joy Severino learned of an open spot on the hospital ship United States Naval Ship Mercy to provide
Oct. 20, 2023
USAF, ROKAF join forces for Herk Guardians 23

United States Air Force representatives from Yokota Air Base, Japan, met Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts at Gimhae Air Base, South Korea, for a week of tactical airlift training and cultural exchange as part of Herk Guardians 23, Oct. 9–13.
Oct. 19, 2023
Yokota civil engineers harden structures, support continued BM 24-1 operations

Engineers assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron reinforced facilities and structures to help ensure continued operations at Yokota Air Base, Japan as part of Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1.
April 18, 2023
Yokota medics train in cross-cultural exchange

Yokota Air Base recently concluded a semester of the Japanese Physician Fellowship Program (JPFP), a one-year, rotating education program designed to train Japanese physicians and familiarize them with U.S. medical practices.This unique program, which began in 2015, is conducted entirely in English
Aug. 30, 2022
Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan

Deputy Commander of the Pacific Air Forces Lt. Gen. James Jacobson visited Yokota Air Base, August 21 to 23, as part of a larger PACAF tour.Jacobson kicked off his tour meeting with U.S. Forces Japan and 374th Airlift Wing leadership where he received updates on current projects, future exercises
March 31, 2022
Pacific Air Forces delivers COVID-19 mitigation supplies to assist Timor-Leste

Pacific Air Forces Airmen recently delivered 109 boxes of medical supplies and personal protective equipment to the Ministry of Health in Timor-Leste to assist with Covid-19.
Feb. 23, 2022
U.S., Bangladesh air forces celebrate partnership during Exercise Cope South 2022 opening ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and Bangladesh air force (BAF) members celebrated the kick-off of Exercise Cope South 2022 during an opening ceremony, Feb. 19, 2022. Exercise Cope South is a bi-annual Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift

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