Yokota Air Base to the Rescue

With Japan's Narita International Airport closed to flights due to Friday's massive earthquake, Yokota Air Base ended up serving as an ad hoc substitute airport for 11 inbound commercial flights and over 500 passengers.

Col. Otto Feather, commander of the 374th Airlift Wing at the base, said the entire Yokota community -- including the Red Cross and the Boy Scouts -- turned out to care for the stranded passengers from United and Delta airlines, among others.

Yokota provided its unexpected guests with food, water, pillows, blankets and a place to sleep in its community center, along with Internet access and terminals to communicate with friends and family.

I hate to admit it, but sometimes a picture is worth at least 900 words, so check out the Yokota hospitality on this video.