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Air Force bids farewell to last active-duty C-130H cargo plane
Oct 16, 2017 - The last C-130H Hercules cargo plane in the active-duty Air Force bid sayonara to Japan on Monday. [Read more...]
The last tactical training mission
Oct 13, 2017 - "We might see Mount Fuji today," said Capt. Travis Wilkes, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130H pilot and mission commander, during a mission briefing in the squadron conference room. It was a relaxing atmosphere around the table, much like any other daily mission briefing, but deep down everyone know this one was a little different. [Read more...]
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Yokota's C-130J completes first operational mission
Jul 06, 2017 - The C-130H Hercules has ensured the 374th Airlift Wing remains the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for peacetime and contingency operations. Continuing this legacy is its newer model the C-130J Super Hercules, which has completed its first operational mission by transporting personnel and cargo for their sister service, July 1, 2017. [Read more...]
353rd SOG & JASDF complete Exercise Teak Jet
Jun 26, 2017 - Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group, from Kadena Air Base, Japan built on relationships with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Hamamatsu Air Rescue Squadron, based at Komaki Air Base and Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron, during Exercise Teak Jet, which took place June 9-21, 2017 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. [Read more...]
Yokota C-130J completes first training sortie
Mar 22, 2017 - This flight allowed the crew to familiarize themselves with the newest C-130 model. The pilots completed approach, landing and en route procedures training; while also familiarizing themselves with the airspace. [Read more...]
Yokota welcomes PACAF’s first C-130J Super Hercules
Mar 06, 2017 - Members of Team Yokota came out to welcome the first of 14 C-130J Super Hercules being assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing during an arrival ceremony held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. [Read more...]
First C-130J Super Hercules is heading Yokota’s way
Feb 28, 2017 - The first of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transports that will be assigned to the U.S. Air Force installation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, departed the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility on February 24, 2017. This marks the first U.S. Air Force combat delivery C-130J-30 to be permanently assigned to the Pacific region. [Read more...]
Wrapping up Operation Christmas Drop 2016
Dec 14, 2016 - The U.S. Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian mission came to a close Tuesday, December 13 when members of Team Yokota concluded their contribution to the 65th annual Operation Christmas Drop. [Read more...]
Yokota receives last C-130H loadmaster
Jul 17, 2016 - The 374th Airlift Wing is the last active duty wing in the Air Force to operate the reliable and versatile work horse of airlift: the C-130 Hercules. Recently, the 374 AW received the U.S. Air Force’s last active duty loadmaster trained on the C-130H. [Read more...]
First Yokota C-130J takes shape
May 31, 2016 - Wings were recently installed on the first C-130J Super Hercules assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Marietta, which is home to the C-130 production line. [Read more...]
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