July 20, 2025 F-15EX offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution Two F-15EX Eagle IIs aircraft deployed to Kadena Air Base, setting the stage for the permanent arrival of 36 more aircraft in spring 2026 – part of a long-term transformation to maintain U.S. air dominance in a dynamic theater.
July 8, 2025 REFORPAC 2025: International team conducts Air Force’s largest Pacific contingency-response exercise U.S. Pacific Air Forces, multinational and sister-service partners will conduct exercise Resolute Force Pacific across several locations throughout the Pacific as part of the DLE series.
June 18, 2025 Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. air forces conduct trilateral defensive counter-air training Fighter aircraft from Japan, the Republic of Korea and the U.S. conducted trilateral flight training June 18, in the Indo-Pacific.
May 18, 2025 Yokota takes strides toward PFAS filtration U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing and Yokota Air Base commander, hosted members of the Government of Japan, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and local municipalities to extract samples of treated water on May 14, 2025.
April 29, 2025 35th FW Supports BTF 25-2 BTF missions demonstrate achieved interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, showcasing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to deter, deny and dominate adversary or competitor influence and aggression.
April 17, 2024 Cable Dawgs elevate skills through climb training Airmen from the 374th Communications Squadron completed a 40-hour climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19.
April 11, 2024 U.S., Japan Military-to-Military Relationship Reaches 'New Heights' Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan at the White House to discuss strengthening the U.S.-Japan relationship.
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.
Jan. 3, 2024 Yokota, Fussa community partner in safety Team Yokota joined the Fussa Police Department and members of the local community for the annual Year-End Joint Patrol in Fussa, Japan, Dec. 22. The joint patrol is conducted through the streets of Fussa at the end of each year to promote safety and highlight the partnership between the U.S. Air