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Oct. 7, 2024

DOD Announces Health Care Supplement Program Pilot for DOD Civilian Employees in Japan

PENTAGON — The Department of Defense (DOD) today announced a one-year pilot program to provide no-cost supplemental health support services to DOD civilian employees serving in Japan after a yearlong effort to identify and address concerns regarding access to medical care.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shajaylah Smalls, 374th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron patient travel clerk, works the front desk.

Jan. 10, 2024

MHS GENESIS: Fully Mobilized for Team Yokota

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — After 18 months of preparation, MHS GENESIS finished its implementation stage and has entered a period of sustainment at the 374th Medical Group.

An Airman is sitting in a Huey wearing his uniform and visible by green lighting. His eye is brightened by the light of his night vision goggles.

Jan. 5, 2024

459th AS, 374th MDG sustain 24/7 Air Medical Transport

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The 459th Airlift Squadron performed a trial run of a new readiness posture for medical transport on Dec. 18, aiming to offer 24/7 airlift support, streamlining the patient transfers from the 374th Medical Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, to other medical facilities in the region.

International Red Cross Medal awarded to Team Yokota nurse

Sept. 13, 2023

International Red Cross Medal awarded to Team Yokota nurse

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Capt. Brandi Branch, 374th Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic flight commander, is one of only 37 people from 22 countries that received the Florence Nightingale Medal this year from the International Red Cross - the highest recognition of medical service a nurse can be awarded for extraordinary courage, devotion, service, and spirit to care for those in need.

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