403rd Army Field Support Brigade Personality Spotlight: Masao Yokota – Logistics Readiness Center-Honshu

Photo By Hyungbin Ju | Masao Yokota, machinist, Logistics Readiness Center-Honshu, displays the Department of the Army coin he received from Lt. Gen. Michelle Donahue, U.S. Army deputy chief of staff, G-4, during her visit to Sagami General Depot, Japan, April 15. Yokota was recognized for his decades of dedication and steadfast service as a metalworker. Among other skills, he is renowned for his ability to fabricate intricate parts without the aid of an additive manufacturing machine.  

JAPAN

05.04.2026

Story by Galen Putnam 

U.S. Army Sustainment Command

Hometown:

Sagamihara city, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan

How long have you been working for the U.S. Army?

41 years and 8 months.

How long have you been in this position?

39 years.

What other positions have you held with the U.S. Military?

Automobile painting.

Tell us about your job and what you do:

I am a machinist responsible for manufacturing various parts for the automotive and machinery industries.

What are some of your accomplishments while at LRC-Honshu?

I manufacture various parts and specialized tools, like the ABS tone-ring installer (a specialized tool designed to press new speed sensor rings onto axles or hubs without causing damage) for the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.

What is the best thing about working at LRC-Honshu?

It allows me to apply my experience to directly contribute support to U.S. Army operations.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I enjoy spending time with my family.

Do you have a special skill or talent you would like to share (what is something people might not know about you)?

I like painting cars, motorcycles, furniture, toys, etc. I also enjoy putting together model cars, airplanes and motorcycles.

• Date Taken: 05.04.2026
• Date Posted: 05.04.2026 19:26
• Story ID: 564351
• Location: JP