Story by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler | 374th Airlift Wing | 11.26.2025
The warrior ethos is the embodiment of an unwavering discipline, a calling to a higher purpose, and a tireless commitment to excellence. The ethos, passed down through generations of warfighting, has helped Airmen achieve greatness in all they do. For Senior Airman Craig Jeudy, Fifth Air Force technical support technician, the ethos has extended beyond the uniform and into the spotlight of......
Story by 2nd Lt. Macaiah Honable | 374th Airlift Wing | 08.14.2025
Service members, veterans, and dignitaries gathered in Townsville, Australia, on Aug. 15 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific, marking the end of World War II in the Pacific Theater. The three-day event honored the legacy of those who served and celebrated enduring alliances among the United States, Australia, and other Indo-Pacific partners....
Story by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell | 35th Fighter Wing | 01.02.2025
U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) and 5th Air Force (5AF) commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost and his spouse, Kelly Jost, recently visited Misawa Air Base, reconnecting with the base’s community and sharing valuable insights. What many might not know is that Mrs. Jost previously served as the 35th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) commander at Misawa AB, offering a unique perspective during her visit....
Story by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler | 374th Airlift Wing | 08.23.2023
Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, joined leaders from across Japan in Tokyo, Aug. 17 - 18, to discuss military quality of life issues, the global security environment, and increasing threats throughout the Pacific. The two-day conference included command team and family members from the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, the 35th Fighter Wing at......
Story by Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar | 374th Airlift Wing | 05.16.2023
Leaders from the 374th Airlift Wing attended the Japan and American Goodwill Association 2023 annual reception, which featured U.S. Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and U.S. Brig. Gen. Jesse Friedel, Fifth AF deputy commander, as guest speakers in Tokyo, Japan, May 16....
Story by Yasuo Osakabe | 374th Airlift Wing | 11.04.2018
The U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron became the first U.S. aircraft to drop Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers on Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefecture, Japan, Nov. 4, 2018, during Keen Sword 2019....
Story by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft | 18th Wing | 11.02.2018
Candy! Buckets and buckets of candy awaits eager Okinawa children as they boisterously flock around the 18th Mission Support Group commander, Col. Thang T. Doan as he greets families to the Halloween trick or treat cultural exchange. More than 150 visitors from surrounding communities ebbed with excitement as the commander made his welcoming remarks....
Story by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy | 18th Wing | 09.14.2018
Something about heights makes many people a little nervous. For some, the fear of the fall causes the butterflies to flutter; for others, the thought of the sudden stop at the end creates a fair amount of anxiety. For firefighters, though, how far away the ground is doesn’t matter so long as they can help the person that needs them....
