Yokota lights up the holidays with Winterfest 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Win. commander, gives remarks at the annual tree lighting ceremony for Winterfest 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, gives remarks at the annual tree lighting ceremony for Winterfest 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. This year’s celebration highlighted the dedication to the Yokota community in fostering unity and holiday spirit. (Photo by Airman Carissa McSwain/U.S. Air Force)

Yokota community members kick off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony during Winterfest 25, at Yokota Air Base, Dec. 1, 2025. Yokota families across the base gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season in a festive event that has become a local tradition.

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