Yokota Airman dies Published Oct. 1, 2012 YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- A U.S. Air Force service member stationed at Yokota was found by Japanese police at 6:25 a.m., Oct. 1, and was transported to an off-base hospital and pronounced dead. The Airman's name is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification. More information will be released as it becomes available. (Courtesy 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs)