“Pro” tip, take a deep breath before you take your mask off. If you don’t, you’ll take your mask off and immediately breathe in the hot aire, causes you to cough. Take a deep breath, take your mask off and give your reporting statement! I learned this in another you tubers video (this is not a personal experience, I’m only 17)
I swore into the guard at the 123d Louisville AFB on the 11th of March this year. Still waiting on my BMT ship date of course, hoping I don't deal with too many DBAs.
@@historicstudios2708Honestly, i’ve watched so many videos, read so many articles, etc. Even downloaded the main 3 AF apps to dive even deeper. I really wanna join, but i think my biggest fears are not having my brother (we’re extremely close), failing bmt, or being completely disqualified because i have AjD (i haven’t really seen any effects of it but i at diagnosed), bronchial asthma that doesn’t bother me much and environmental allergies plus an old injury from 2016 (hairline fracture and break on my pelvic, never got PT for it either)
@@Nasty_J we get paid the same, why would you not go for the branch with a better quality of living and atmosphere? What ever makes you feel better bro.
@@calebf612 you don't get paid the same, base pay might be the same but the additional incentive pays are not that depends on the branch abd assignment. Airforce might have better quality of life but I didn't want to be stationed in the middle of nowhere and not see the world. To each their own though.
I just graduated bmt December 17, 2020. I recommend really using your time wisely and studying when you can! Learn the Airman’s Creed and song before you leave! Hang in there, it does get better throughout. When I went in I couldn’t do any push ups and came out doing 28 in a minute. I do recommend running before you join, I’m so glad that I did. Marching is really fun and the jodies are great. Overall it was a great experience and it flew by.
If you get hurt my MTI worked with me on it. I hurt my back and couldn't move without getting major back spasms, and my MTI let me rest while they were doing drill because I had my final pt test soon and my parents had already paid for their plane tickets so I didn't want to be put in the med flight. She asked if I could do my pt test and I said yeah I'll suck it up and I ran my 1.5 miles the next day and hit the ground once I passed the finish line in pain. My wingmen picked me up and literally carried me to my dorm again and she let me rest my back again for a few days until the final graduation. From her not med holding me and my flight mates literally carrying me up and down two flights of stairs to make sure I could graduate on time I was so grateful. They had to hide my injury from other flights which was funny but I'll never forget my amazing MTI and fellow flight mates. But seriously if you guys go and get hurt dont hide it from your MTI because then they can't help you.
it’s currently midnight & this is my FIRST time seeing a video that actually made me feel “safe” in a way. I ship out January 19th & I am lowkey scared but excited. I’ve been waiting for a job since March & i am FINALLLLYYY leaving!
@@raeganstrother9448 I guess the best thing to keep in mind is, you’re not the only one feeling like that. there has been thousands of people who had to go through this feeling how you’re feeling. I wish you the best of luck!
@@zylalarissa I got the general aptitude, so I get to pick my job right before basic. But I’m going into cyber. Cyber system operations is my first choice and my recruiter said I have a pretty good chance of getting. How about you??
@@raeganstrother9448 Oooh okay! Good for you!! & Health Service Management. That was my 5th pick but atp i’m just ready to leave lol ... I really wanted Areospace Medical Service but i guess it just wasn’t meant to be
Just let your son be, chill out and let him enjoy the ride, he's going to be just fine. A mother who constantly wants to know what is happening 24/7 on the military son is the most annoying type, trust me, you're going to make him distant from this type of behavior.
@@JonathonVazquez noted. I will take your advice and relax into this new way of life. The last thing I want to be is an annoying mom lol. Thanks for sharing love
I am 18, and in my sophomore year of college, I have 30 credits down and I am rethinking everything. My major is global affairs and I’m transferring to a major university. I realized a lot about my life, as it’s kinda shaky. My plan b is to enlist into the Air Force. I want to become a foreign affairs analyst and researcher. I lack confidence, and strength within myself and I want to be a part of something bigger. I’m just terrified of the uncertain path ahead of me. This is a great video 💕
I graduate high school next year and I made up in my mind that I was joining the military. I really wanna do the Air Force. But one thing that I’ve always struggled with is the fact that I can literally get anxious over anything and then I freeze up. I’m wondering how this will all play out as well
@@sanaah6064 That's why it's basic training. The instructors will help break those bad habits and help you develop new ones. The change won't happen in a day. These things takes time. The first time you will notice a change is when someone from back home sees you for the first time after basic. Sometimes it may take a little longer than basic for you to develop more tolerance to fear. Anxiety is completely normal as well, but It's how you cope that matters the most.
I’m 25 and I’ve been in and out about going the military since I was 18 because I was scared about MBT,I’ve seen 3 recruiters and could never get myself to actually do it cause I was scared lol...but you really put things on a better perspective for me,Thankyou for this video!
I'm 26 and I've been talking about it with my family. The only thing holding me back is my shy personality and my fear of anything that could happen...
I’m glad this helped! And getting kicked out for something like PT is a last resort for the Air Force considering the amount of money they spent on you. But if it happened (which I guarantee it won’t), you wouldn’t be a failure. Would just need a new path.
Same! I can do push-ups (I’m not going to give a number… let’s just say it’s not impressive), sit-ups and run a little bit, but when she said pull-ups, I died a little inside.
WOW!! Things have changed. I went to BMT in Aug. 1981 and you’re right about how hot it is! The MTIs were viscous then, and we thought that they hated us, but the reality was that they really did want us to succeed. You had much more material to cover than we did and ours was only six weeks. Thank you for doing this video and my thanks to ALL who serve ,or have served!
1984 for me. Mostly a mind game but then I went to tech school and we ran everywhere. After that was Air Base Ground Defense then Ground Launch Cruise Missile Defense training. Made me miss basic.
Thank you! And it's normal to be nervous. It's very easy to make friends in the military especially in bmt since you're all in the same situation, and there are plenty of positive people like me!
Very good video! I went to BMT in 2004, have been in for 17 years. Very proud of all of you who make the decision to join. It is quite a commitment but it will make the AF better and yourself better!!
I leave for basic training tomorrow. I’m pretty out of shape because I haven’t been working out as much as I should have in preparation. I’ve been feeling very anxious and emotional about a lot of things in my life lately. I’ll try my best to get back to this video when I graduate April 23. Feel free to leave any questions commented below.
@@crimzonempire4677 good luck to you as well! I’m sure you will do great! And remember that if you don’t risk anything you won’t get rewarded anything.
This has been very helpful and encouraging. Basic training is literally the only thing that im fearing at this point. But watching this relaxes my mind a little more.
Hello...i stumbled across your video while reminiscing and I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your experiences. I went through Air Force BMT in August of 1984 and i found it very interesting to hear about some of the changes that have been made over the decades. This may sound cliche, but Thank you for your service. Also, Thank you for encouraging others to step up and serve, as well.
I just graduated on the 7th of January and had one of the most hardcore/best MTIs of the 324th TRS, overall the experience will always be better over time especially since you’ll be more adjusted and don’t mess up at once. Yes you’ll get smoked and get yelled at but it for sure gets better and the MTIs become a lot more chill. At the end of BMT you’ll end up having a great relationship with everyone.
Too Add: to prepare for BMT make sure to run frequently and don’t worry about push ups and sit ups because in BMT you do 1x3s which are guaranteed to help you I’ll make that a promise because i ended up going from not doing a proper push to easily doing 40-50
Thank you so much for making this. Ive been on the fence about joining the airforce, mainly because of BMT. But you encouraged me to keep going with it. Thank you
Hey female marine here, I have had some people wanting to know the differences between each service bootcamp and what it’s like. Each service has their own way and it depends on the personality going in. I liked how you were very real and mentioned your fears/wants/ideals behind your choice of going airforce. When I have ladies asking me about bootcamp I always ask what they fear the most about it….and if they fear going through a literal beautiful hell (that hell is what drove me towards it ;)….then I steer them away from USMC. But if they still want to serve their country and want more of an academic route I felt your explanation was more towards that lane. Thank you!!
This was so very helpful thank you so much! My Son left for BMT yesterday and I’ve been so nervous for him and you made me feel much better thank you from a WingMom 💙
Literally just graduated yesterday. Covid definitely shook things up and things were changing so frequently. And I feel I missed out on some things. But it builds resiliency and the chain of command does their best for you. I recommend being in shape by bmt tho. PT is a little different because of covid.
@@Dom_Wotila covid made it so that my flight in particular didn’t get /any/ run days at all - even so, they hold you to the same pt standards as everyone else, so make sure you can pass a pt test before you go to basic
@@justus9936 do not take anything personally there. don't start drama. and just roll with everything. things change constantly. but you got this. it's all about attitude!
Goooo Mustangs!!! My son just graduated July 12th 2023 & it was epic! I’m so proud of his decision to join the Airforce. He’s loving it. 🎼What’s it feel like, to be shot by, by a mustang… ohhhhh ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh!! ♥️🤍💙🫡 🇺🇸
I disagree with the pt being for the lowest denominator i graduated bmt during this pandemic and we had a total of 6 run days for the entire duration of training and most of those were road runs if you cannot run before bmt RUN NOW because you won't be prepared. This is for males however pt test score is different lol
Thank you for that input, like I said I went pre-Covid so things were different. Females have a lot more time on the PT test and idk if its the same but we had different color belts based on your run time. My flight only did one road run while I was in and that was towards the end of training. I should've mentioned to prepare because that is important!
I signed up for the military and I leave in 3 months for basic as a MSE OP, I’m overweight but I have a very physically demanding job. I’m scared shitless for basic cause my cardio isn’t that good. This is my dream job that I’ve been waiting a long time to get but I’m just scared every single night that I’m going to fail, having a military father as a figure makes it hard, cause that’s the one person I want to make proud. This video really did make me happy and feel a little bit better. I’m 225 at 5 foot 10, I’m not super overweight but I need to lose some pounds. Hopefully I can make it, I’d finally feel proud of myself for once in my life.
Im leaving next week (Tuesday) for basic (airborne crypto linguist is my job) and this really helped generalize what would be going on. Obviously it depends on the MTIs and the time of year you go, as you’ve said, but it’s really calming down my nerves. FOR ANYONE THAT DOESNT FEEL LIKE THEY CAN MAKE IT THROUGH, YOU GOT THIS!! JUST PUSH THROUGH AND STAY DETERMINED!
To any of you that don’t believe you can make it, I got dropped on day 52ish out of 60 back to day 25 about a week away from the crucible( final event until you earn the title), so I was a third phase recruit back in early second phase, I was depressed af, and I stuck through it and graduated, now I’m in the fleet, and I’m a helluva marine
Hey!! I know you posted this a year ago, but you actually are in the job that i really want if I end up joining. If you see this, I’m just curious how that whole job/schooling is going for you right now
@@kendallh2416I’ll be thinking about you! I hope basic goes well, let me know how everything goes if you remember! I’m thinking about enlisting soon if everything works out :) hoping to get into that job still
You made the smart choice in joining the Airforce. Lol Easiest of all basic trainings. I’m in the Army and BCT(basic combat training) was a big pain in the ass.
Damn all I can say after watching this is that I joined the wrong branch. The food was shit, they treated us like toddlers, there was a lot of pressure not to go to sick call, and they ran us like dogs. This sounds actually like a fun and pleasant experience. Good on you guys. If I re-up I'm switching to air force. Army bct fuckin suuucks.
I’m enlisting now, I’m the process, I fully expect to get no mail and that’s ok, my family is different, they’re supportive but, they’re different how they show it, I’m just stoked to get my life in order and get some structure back in life. This is a great video haha pretty chill, I’m going to take it very seriously, I’m a try hard, I definitely intend on going 100 on every PT test, 100 at BEAST week, everything.
Even though they arent really seen as important,airforce (in my opinion) is the second most important branch lmao (tied with coast guard,marines are first since they're so versatile)
This helps so much. I was worried about everything and I some of these things that you went over stopped me from wanting to join. You explaining everything made me want to join so much more. Thank you.
Was in basic in April 2018. Don't get too caught up about BMT. Its a very small part of your career. Best tip I can give: we are all hooligans, just control yourself.
It’s really late and I’m about to take my asvab tomorrow and was psyching my self out till I found your videos. It’s seriously helped and now I don’t feel as nervous
Wow i really needed to see this, I’ll be leaving for BMT in a few months and I’m definitely nervousssss 😬 but you’re video calmed me a bit & was SUPER helpful!!
Hey I’m looking to join anytime now. And I was wondering how long was the process for you from meeting a recruiter for the first time to leaving for BMT?
@@eeveetv. For me I met my recruiter in April 2020 and I leave this March. I did have a lot of medical records to provide so that took a majority of the time plus COVID slowed down that process too. After going to MEPS I also had to wait for some waivers. Buttt after all that I got to swear in Dec. 17th! After you take the Oath of Enlistment you will be in the Delayed Entry Program and will leave to BMT based on what your job will be and when they have availability for you to go.
I legit had a question about bathroom that no one was able to answer lol Thank you! I am good at obeying orders and following rules, but these little things bother me the most :D
What no one tells you about AF BMT... 60-70% of your time will be in a classroom. What are the classes? Military and AF history and traditions/ranks identification etc, The UNIFORM how to wear it, maintain it. "SECURITY" Race relations, Sexual harassment, First aid, more SECURITY..... SUNDAY is off day... GO TO CHURCH... its down time, relax, no one will be yelling at you. Im Catholic, I went to the Baptist church, looked like they were having more fun, singing etc... (They dont card you at the door, and I dont think God minded) Fitness - BMT is not coming to you as a "SURPRISE" so prepare... BEFORE GOING run a mile in the morning, and a mille in the evening. do 3 sets of setups and pushups each day. I joined at 17, only fitness I had was high school PE class, and I was finishing in the top 10% of AF BTM fitness. If you're 22 or 25 years old, you're a toad... a load in a pair of shoes... 17 and 18 year olds will leave you in the dust... and YOU GET YELLED AT.... Texas is HOT and HUMID in the summer, go to BMT in the fall or winter if possible, I went in Oct 8.... weather was never an issue. Remember this and OBEY.... BMT is about >>>PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL>LISTEN
I went through BMT back in the 90's from 15 April 1997 through 13 June 1997. I washed back but I saw it as a learning experience not as a negative thing. I was also in the 323TRS Flt. 232 and 255. We were known as "The House of Pain" our mascot was Tasmanian Devil wearing BDU pants and a Smokey Bear cover. But everyone called us the house of pancakes we had the best chow hall food. They started the Beasts years after I graduated Basic and everyone in my Flt. wanted go back through basic to do the Beasts. My AFSC was 2A3X3B F-16 Crew Chief with the 4th FS 388th FW 12th AF Hill AFB, UT from Jan 1998 through April 2001.
Thank you for this I recently failed basic training for the marines due to anxiety issues that I either had and didn’t know about or developed at basic but my heart was never in the marines it was always in the air force so I plan to try again once I’m cleared and your video really helped
I graduated but got sent to medhold for a week. Medhold was pretty chill. For both trainees and airmen. Watched hella movies. Miss those guys in dorm B1
My husband is currently in the Airforce, and I’m thinking of joining next year (2022) . We would basically be switching roles lol which I don’t really mind . Although we have two kids and this seems like it’d be a great experience considering I’ve really only just been out of HS and automatically went into the stage of being a stay at home mom . I see this as a career choice and feel like I would feel accountable and accomplished. The time apart from my husband and baby girls is really hard for me to wrap my head around …
I’m literally in the same boat! I’m thinking about joining but leaving my twin girls ( 6 months old) and my husband is gonna be so hard😓 but the way I look at it is our whole family will be taken care of after we get out🙏🏻
hi Arianna, i will be meeting up with a recruiter in the next couple of days and i am in the same situation as you, I have a son and a daughter that i will be leaving behind, how has it been so far for you? im hoping you haven't left yet and could respond😊
Nearly a month ago I was discharged from Marine basic for medical reasons that I had as a child which randomly came up again after being dormant for most of my life which is why I didn't think to bring it up to my recruiter. Because of this I got fraudulent discharged and was told I can't re-enlist in the Marine Corps. So now I'm considering going air force sometime in the future cause after doing 5 weeks of Marine basic for nothing I'd rather have the process as chill as possible. Just might do it, still thinking about it. But that part where you mentioned having to say something in the gas chamber kinda blew my mind since in Marine basic we didn't have to say anything in the gas chamber. And the gas chamber was the worst things I've experienced in basic, would never wanna do it again in my life ever. So that's a stressful thought to have to go through that again...
Wow.. I really am sorry, that's a very unfortunate situation. Currently, they aren't doing the gas chamber because of COVID, I don't know when they will start again.
“No pay phones, this isnt 1980.” Legit made me laugh. I went to Army basic in 1997 and there were still pay phones. But thanks for making me feel old 😂
Pretty sure that Chilimac would be considered slop, ngl also some few different things. Night shift EC is two hours now, no gas chamber, phone calls once a week, no one for graduation it’s all virtual, try and get as close as you can to passing the pt test before you leave, at least the push ups
lol thanks so much girl...this helps so much. The Bf just went to BMT and I was worried about him, but after watching this, he's totally gonna be fine lol
Let me just say, she got so excited for the food but I’ve seen so many things that basic is the easiest shit ever, I’ve actively signing as we speak, don’t have a ship date yet but I am excited. It will probably be easy for me since I am in shape and ready for most of this.
You'll do fine. I graduated last Christmas and just started deployment. Do as you're told, listen, work as a team, and do as you're told. Until you leave for basic, get some running in and other workouts so it's not a total shock when you get there
Wow. BMTS has changed a lot since I enlisted under the Delayed Enlistment Program. DEP. I enlisted for 6 years and didn't actually enter the Air Force till Sep 75. About 5 months after enlisting. I was going to enlist on 1 Apr, but the recruiter asked me to come in on the 2nd, not the first. He was worried I might say April Fools and not show up. I joined under a guaranteed job as an SP, 81150. I got the Lackland AFB 19 Sep 75. I turned 22 the next day. Due to the DEP and 6 year enlistment, I was an A1C after graduation. We didn't have what is now called ECP's but dorm guard. It lasted 2 hours and no weapons, simulated or otherwise. We had a white tornado somewhere in the 3rd week while the flight was at some training somewhere away from our dorm. Our entire dorm area, was a mess. Clothes strewn everywhere, shoes piled up in the shower. Laundry bags tossed all over, beds out of alignment, you get the idea. When we got back, out MTI's gave us like 4 hours to make things shipshape again. Then we had an inspection to be sure everything was properly set up. Oh, the mattresses were scattered, blankets sheets, pillows and so forth. I was a Squad leader for the 4th Squad and I was a bit of a dick, when we were in formation before the MTI showed up, trying to get the others to be quiet. Two of my best friends were two of the other Squad leaders, both were black and we hung together all the time. Some referred to us as a walking Oreo cookie. About the second day, after the hair cut, uniform issue, and everything had been put away, our MTI had all of us in the day room. He handed out pens and those small green notebooks. After that was all passed out, he told everyone with a white pen to raise that pen in the air. He then told everyone with a black pen to do the same. Then he proceeded to tell each of us who had the of that color to press it against our skin. He asked if the pen matched our skin color, and everyone responded we did not match the color of the pen. So he told us then and there, we have no blacks and we have no whites. We were all green. At that time, it was olive drab green fatigues. Never forgot that one lesson from basic. I remember it to this day. Basic back then to me, was easy. It helped that in addition to me, there was only one other basic who was over the age of 21. We had one basic who was 30. We were the more mature amongst the 18-20 year olds. I was an Honor grad out of basic and an A1C. Tech School was at Lackland. I was in casual status until they have enough Airman to fill a class. I stayed at Lackland until Jan 76 after completing Tech School and spending 3 weeks at Camp Bullis. We had "C" rations back then. You know from like either the Korean war or Viet Nam. MRE's didn't come about until the 90's I think. We would get liberty, at times, squad lib dorm lib sometimes base lib. We also had a competition between our flight and out sister flight. The loser had a sign on the door denoting they were "Hog Flight" of the week. I think our sister flight only got that label once. We proudly kept it on our door the rest of the time. One thing to remember. Never take criticism from your MTI personally. You are just another basic for the next 6 weeks. They have been doing this job for either years or are new, and a week after we graduated, they get a new flight of "Rainbows". That was because if you started on a Friday first day and it was late, you didn't get to the hair cut, shots and uniform issue until the next duty day on Monday. I re-enlisted for 6 more years and finally decided to make it a career. After Tech School. I went to Minot AFB ND, walked around alert B-52's, alert KC-135's and the weapons storage area. and sometimes alert F-106's on alert with the TAC squadron. I was assigned to SAC. I was aircraft security and we had missile security squadron and law enforcement. I was there from Feb 76 to May of 77. Then I went to a Belgian AB, Kleine Brogel AB near Peer Belgium, watching alert F-104 Starfighters. after that 23 months at Seymour Johnson AFB NC. Then to Keflavik Naval air station, in Iceland watching alert E-3A's and alert F-4's for a year remote. After that, I got stationed at Andrews AFB MD. After the first year, I was assigned to the flying guard section, Special Air Missions, (SAM). I got to fly with 3 other SP's on diplomatic missions with POTUS, the VP, Congressional delegations, Cabinet members and foreign heads of state. Ten years of flying, I got to visit 131 countries and 46 states. Not one regret in all that time. Yeah, long story, but true. Made a lot of good friends, saw places I never dreamed of seeing when I was a kid. I was afraid to look for a real job when I retired, so I went to work for the Navy for 19 years as a civilian and retired as a Police Captain in 2014. Now, living the life in Florida. Spent 39 years as a federal employee and garnered lots of experiences and friends for a lifetime. After listening to Mikayla, I was amazed at how much it has changed. She is right about something. Joining any branch of the military, after that initial 4 years, your life changes, and you gain a new perspective on responsibility. Sometimes, you might find it hard if and when you return to your hometown. You will have seen a lot of things, your friends may not be able to relate to. But that is life. You run into a veteran and you know what they went through, you went through a lot of the same things, depending on length of service and duty stations. Good memories and some bad ones. Always remember those who had served and are now serving. Thanks Mikayla for sharing your story.
I’ll be enlisting in the summer of 2024 after I graduate high school and I’m researching a lot of this stuff right now. I’m glad I watched this video because the series of videos I watched before were a little discouraging
I’m currently trying to finish my degree first before i enlist, and i grew up in an environment where military style things are normal. (Dealing with guns, waking up early in the morning, etc.) But those communal showers really sounds sucky. It’s really just not my cup of tea. How was that experience?
It wasn't bad at all honestly. I'm not a very modest person so I wasn't nervous and you don't have a lot of time anyway so you're not going to be thinking about how "weird" it might be. You get used to it. I made best friends in basic and we just laughed and embraced all the experiences. Later on, people will start talking in the shower or singing or both lol. You can still shave and take a shower how you normally would at home, you just have to rush.
Thank you thank you so much for making this video because I leave in a few months for basic in Texas😊 and I’ve literally been so scared and all the videos I’ve seen kinda scared me but this one makes me feel better I’ll definitely come back to this video when I’m feeling stressed
My fear is, getting depressed, being away from home for a long time. Like you hear stories of people going in and coming out impacting them in a negative way. What’s your opinion on this, I would like to know your experience ? :/
I tell my husband that all the time lol. He’s former AF while I’m Army. Although, I would go back through BCT in a heartbeat. That was the most fun I had the whole time I was wearing the uniform😆
This was extremely helpful! I ship out April 13th and today was the first time since I started my enlistment that I actually had a moment of feeling nervous but this helped reassure me in my decision and make me really excited again!
Nevermind as I was writing this comment you literally said the physical activities I'm honestly super pumped and can't wait till I graduate to join! I'm not 100% sure if I really want to yet, but I'm watching so many videos about the pros and cons and I'm kinda getting excited! Plus they have the TA program and that great to me! but I'm a bit confused about that part currently I want to be a biochemist, but I don't know if certain majors can be transferred or not, I'll have to watch more videos about that.
BMT became lord of the flies for a minute for me 😬 For everyone wondering, BMT is definitely a learning curve, but it's not a super huge adjustment. By the end of BMT you'll be very comfortable in the environment.
![[MV] A leap of faith...ความเชื่อใจครั้งสุดท้าย (From "Petrichor the series")](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/U1piZH2CNXA/mqdefault.jpg)
“Pro” tip, take a deep breath before you take your mask off. If you don’t, you’ll take your mask off and immediately breathe in the hot aire, causes you to cough. Take a deep breath, take your mask off and give your reporting statement! I learned this in another you tubers video (this is not a personal experience, I’m only 17)
What’s a reporting statement
@@RumorsWithMsKayit’s like sir or ma’am (ur last name) reports as ordered
@@RumorsWithMsKayshe mentioned it in the video as well when she talked about the gas chamber
@@Anderson.04 my question was answered by someone 2 weeks ago 🤷🏽♀️
I took off my mask than took in a deep breath. Still got my reporting statement out
The only bad thing about BMT was the negative people in my flight who probably shouldn’t have joined the Air Force lol .
I swore into the guard at the 123d Louisville AFB on the 11th of March this year. Still waiting on my BMT ship date of course, hoping I don't deal with too many DBAs.
PERIOD
What shocks me is how little research people do before going in. Don’t do something without having the slightest idea of what your getting into
@@historicstudios2708Honestly, i’ve watched so many videos, read so many articles, etc. Even downloaded the main 3 AF apps to dive even deeper. I really wanna join, but i think my biggest fears are not having my brother (we’re extremely close), failing bmt, or being completely disqualified because i have AjD (i haven’t really seen any effects of it but i at diagnosed), bronchial asthma that doesn’t bother me much and environmental allergies plus an old injury from 2016 (hairline fracture and break on my pelvic, never got PT for it either)
@@Terry_Dactyl😂
Say what you want about Air Force, such as “not as physically challenging “ But those bases tho do be the best
They hate us because they ain't us
What ever makes you feel good about yourself bro XD
@@Nasty_J we get paid the same, why would you not go for the branch with a better quality of living and atmosphere? What ever makes you feel better bro.
@@calebf612 you don't get paid the same, base pay might be the same but the additional incentive pays are not that depends on the branch abd assignment. Airforce might have better quality of life but I didn't want to be stationed in the middle of nowhere and not see the world. To each their own though.
@@calebf612 Literally also the reason why I chose the army over the Air Force when enlisting. I didn’t sign up for comfort. 🤷🏾♂️
I just graduated bmt December 17, 2020. I recommend really using your time wisely and studying when you can! Learn the Airman’s Creed and song before you leave! Hang in there, it does get better throughout. When I went in I couldn’t do any push ups and came out doing 28 in a minute. I do recommend running before you join, I’m so glad that I did. Marching is really fun and the jodies are great. Overall it was a great experience and it flew by.
I graduated with you too
You have a Jodie already? 🤣
any recommendations for people who camt do any push ups and how you built up to them
A little off topic lol! But was there a family day when you graduated to where you could see your family afterwards?
@@tiffanymonaghan2037 right
If you get hurt my MTI worked with me on it. I hurt my back and couldn't move without getting major back spasms, and my MTI let me rest while they were doing drill because I had my final pt test soon and my parents had already paid for their plane tickets so I didn't want to be put in the med flight. She asked if I could do my pt test and I said yeah I'll suck it up and I ran my 1.5 miles the next day and hit the ground once I passed the finish line in pain. My wingmen picked me up and literally carried me to my dorm again and she let me rest my back again for a few days until the final graduation. From her not med holding me and my flight mates literally carrying me up and down two flights of stairs to make sure I could graduate on time I was so grateful. They had to hide my injury from other flights which was funny but I'll never forget my amazing MTI and fellow flight mates. But seriously if you guys go and get hurt dont hide it from your MTI because then they can't help you.
it’s currently midnight & this is my FIRST time seeing a video that actually made me feel “safe” in a way. I ship out January 19th & I am lowkey scared but excited. I’ve been waiting for a job since March & i am FINALLLLYYY leaving!
I ship out the 19th too! I’ve been waiting almost a year too for my date and now I can’t sleep because I’m anxious, this video definitely helps.
@@raeganstrother9448 I guess the best thing to keep in mind is, you’re not the only one feeling like that. there has been thousands of people who had to go through this feeling how you’re feeling. I wish you the best of luck!
@@raeganstrother9448 oh also, what’s your job? if you don’t mind me asking
@@zylalarissa I got the general aptitude, so I get to pick my job right before basic. But I’m going into cyber. Cyber system operations is my first choice and my recruiter said I have a pretty good chance of getting. How about you??
@@raeganstrother9448 Oooh okay! Good for you!! & Health Service Management. That was my 5th pick but atp i’m just ready to leave lol ... I really wanted Areospace Medical Service but i guess it just wasn’t meant to be
As a mom with a son who just left for bmt 2 weeks ago, your video is helping a worried heart. Thank you for posting 🙏🏾❤️
That makes me so happy to hear. I wanted to make these to help 😊
My daughter just left for BMT on December 15. This video helped me too. Thank you.
@@stampininthesheshedwithste5250 so glad it helped! She’ll do great!
Just let your son be, chill out and let him enjoy the ride, he's going to be just fine. A mother who constantly wants to know what is happening 24/7 on the military son is the most annoying type, trust me, you're going to make him distant from this type of behavior.
@@JonathonVazquez noted. I will take your advice and relax into this new way of life. The last thing I want to be is an annoying mom lol. Thanks for sharing love
I am 18, and in my sophomore year of college, I have 30 credits down and I am rethinking everything. My major is global affairs and I’m transferring to a major university. I realized a lot about my life, as it’s kinda shaky. My plan b is to enlist into the Air Force. I want to become a foreign affairs analyst and researcher. I lack confidence, and strength within myself and I want to be a part of something bigger. I’m just terrified of the uncertain path ahead of me. This is a great video 💕
Thank you! 😌 And that sounds like a great plan! The Air Force isn’t perfect but it can really help build confidence and strength within yourself.
Finish college and commission if you really want to be in the Air Force
The military in general will help build confidence, but I think anyone who signs the contract is already confident.
I graduate high school next year and I made up in my mind that I was joining the military. I really wanna do the Air Force. But one thing that I’ve always struggled with is the fact that I can literally get anxious over anything and then I freeze up. I’m wondering how this will all play out as well
@@sanaah6064 That's why it's basic training. The instructors will help break those bad habits and help you develop new ones. The change won't happen in a day. These things takes time. The first time you will notice a change is when someone from back home sees you for the first time after basic. Sometimes it may take a little longer than basic for you to develop more tolerance to fear. Anxiety is completely normal as well, but It's how you cope that matters the most.
Thank you for bringing up the sex scandal within the Air Force I literally didn’t know that and the wingman thing all makes sense now.
I’m 25 and I’ve been in and out about going the military since I was 18 because I was scared about MBT,I’ve seen 3 recruiters and could never get myself to actually do it cause I was scared lol...but you really put things on a better perspective for me,Thankyou for this video!
Bro I’m 27 I’ve been thinking about for a year off an on let’s do it !
@@rukeidpittman9396 I’m 27 as well and really on the fence too.
27 here as well! I’m joining. Just talked to my significant other last night.
I'm 26 and I've been talking about it with my family. The only thing holding me back is my shy personality and my fear of anything that could happen...
Did you guys end up joining? I’m 17 and nervous
This made me feel a lot better about the test and pt, my worst fear is that I mess up and get kicked out, and come back a failure
I’m glad this helped! And getting kicked out for something like PT is a last resort for the Air Force considering the amount of money they spent on you. But if it happened (which I guarantee it won’t), you wouldn’t be a failure. Would just need a new path.
Airforce is easier dont worry
@@amymartinez1166 I heard BMT is 2 weeks only now. I wonder if I join the Air Force would I have to do BMT again?
@@mightyjey4 im not sure, of that because im a marine
@@amymartinez1166 that’s what I’m asking I’m a marine to and have about a year left.
Thank you for mentioning the part about the gas chamber because most BMT TH-cam videos from a female perspective do not mention the gas chamber.
if you have any more questions I can answer a few.
" don't know how to do a pull up"
miss rose, I know how to do one, the problem is I lack the muscle to do so.
Same! I can do push-ups (I’m not going to give a number… let’s just say it’s not impressive), sit-ups and run a little bit, but when she said pull-ups, I died a little inside.
WOW!! Things have changed. I went to BMT in Aug. 1981 and you’re right about how hot it is! The MTIs were viscous then, and we thought that they hated us, but the reality was that they really did want us to succeed. You had much more material to cover than we did and ours was only six weeks. Thank you for doing this video and my thanks to ALL who serve ,or have served!
1984 for me. Mostly a mind game but then I went to tech school and we ran everywhere. After that was Air Base Ground Defense then Ground Launch Cruise Missile Defense training. Made me miss basic.
Wel, the Air Force has the best dining facilities out there.
Amen brother.
i love ur attitude and perspective on the airforce i hope there’s ppl like u in the airforce when i join im supper nervous 😭😭😭
Thank you! And it's normal to be nervous. It's very easy to make friends in the military especially in bmt since you're all in the same situation, and there are plenty of positive people like me!
When do you leave or have you joined yet
Leaving in the summer
@@kidc6127how did it go
Food lol... I remember hearing; "Eat it now and taste it later" because you had maybe 3 minutes to eat.
We were given 10 minutes to eat.
Very good video! I went to BMT in 2004, have been in for 17 years. Very proud of all of you who make the decision to join. It is quite a commitment but it will make the AF better and yourself better!!
I leave for basic training tomorrow. I’m pretty out of shape because I haven’t been working out as much as I should have in preparation. I’ve been feeling very anxious and emotional about a lot of things in my life lately. I’ll try my best to get back to this video when I graduate April 23. Feel free to leave any questions commented below.
Good luck !! Hope for the best , come back to this comment letting know how it went .
Aah! Have fun! Good luck!!!
You are already in
But I’m Anxious as heck as well
I leave on a few days
@@crimzonempire4677 good luck to you as well! I’m sure you will do great! And remember that if you don’t risk anything you won’t get rewarded anything.
\m/
Ayyeee I was in Airman's Week with you And you popped up on my recommended !!! Hope life is well!!!
This has been very helpful and encouraging. Basic training is literally the only thing that im fearing at this point. But watching this relaxes my mind a little more.
Hello...i stumbled across your video while reminiscing and I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your experiences. I went through Air Force BMT in August of 1984 and i found it very interesting to hear about some of the changes that have been made over the decades. This may sound cliche, but Thank you for your service. Also, Thank you for encouraging others to step up and serve, as well.
I just graduated on the 7th of January and had one of the most hardcore/best MTIs of the 324th TRS, overall the experience will always be better over time especially since you’ll be more adjusted and don’t mess up at once. Yes you’ll get smoked and get yelled at but it for sure gets better and the MTIs become a lot more chill. At the end of BMT you’ll end up having a great relationship with everyone.
Too Add: to prepare for BMT make sure to run frequently and don’t worry about push ups and sit ups because in BMT you do 1x3s which are guaranteed to help you I’ll make that a promise because i ended up going from not doing a proper push to easily doing 40-50
@@brandonrimler who were your MTI’s? I graduated from the 324th in September
Sameeee, but I graduated from the 322nd
I really love how kind you are with the comments! Very lovely to see, god bless!
Thank you so much! Trying to bring some positivity especially in this tough year.
Thank you so much for making this. Ive been on the fence about joining the airforce, mainly because of BMT. But you encouraged me to keep going with it. Thank you
Glad I could help!
Hey female marine here, I have had some people wanting to know the differences between each service bootcamp and what it’s like. Each service has their own way and it depends on the personality going in. I liked how you were very real and mentioned your fears/wants/ideals behind your choice of going airforce. When I have ladies asking me about bootcamp I always ask what they fear the most about it….and if they fear going through a literal beautiful hell (that hell is what drove me towards it ;)….then I steer them away from USMC. But if they still want to serve their country and want more of an academic route I felt your explanation was more towards that lane. Thank you!!
This was so very helpful thank you so much! My Son left for BMT yesterday and I’ve been so nervous for him and you made me feel much better thank you from a WingMom 💙
Literally just graduated yesterday. Covid definitely shook things up and things were changing so frequently. And I feel I missed out on some things. But it builds resiliency and the chain of command does their best for you.
I recommend being in shape by bmt tho. PT is a little different because of covid.
What changed for PT?
@@Dom_Wotila covid made it so that my flight in particular didn’t get /any/ run days at all - even so, they hold you to the same pt standards as everyone else, so make sure you can pass a pt test before you go to basic
any advice? about to ship
@@justus9936 do not take anything personally there. don't start drama. and just roll with everything. things change constantly. but you got this. it's all about attitude!
Did you experience the gas chamber ? Since it’s covid
Integrity, Service before self, excellence in all we do
Goooo Mustangs!!!
My son just graduated July 12th 2023 & it was epic! I’m so proud of his decision to join the Airforce. He’s loving it.
🎼What’s it feel like, to be shot by, by a mustang… ohhhhh ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh!!
♥️🤍💙🫡 🇺🇸
I disagree with the pt being for the lowest denominator i graduated bmt during this pandemic and we had a total of 6 run days for the entire duration of training and most of those were road runs if you cannot run before bmt RUN NOW because you won't be prepared. This is for males however pt test score is different lol
Thank you for that input, like I said I went pre-Covid so things were different. Females have a lot more time on the PT test and idk if its the same but we had different color belts based on your run time. My flight only did one road run while I was in and that was towards the end of training.
I should've mentioned to prepare because that is important!
@@nicholas2113 Where you run around base as a flight in formation and sing jodies. You go like 2 or 3 miles.
@@nicholas2113 no, in place of PT on certain days. We did it to practice for the Airman’s run.
@@nicholas2113 do you run or jog?
@@MikaylaRoseDaly I haven’t heard about jodies from male you tubers and it is kinda disappointing.
my brother graduate BMT yesterday and I’m so interested in joining, love watching theses videos
I signed up for the military and I leave in 3 months for basic as a MSE OP, I’m overweight but I have a very physically demanding job. I’m scared shitless for basic cause my cardio isn’t that good. This is my dream job that I’ve been waiting a long time to get but I’m just scared every single night that I’m going to fail, having a military father as a figure makes it hard, cause that’s the one person I want to make proud. This video really did make me happy and feel a little bit better. I’m 225 at 5 foot 10, I’m not super overweight but I need to lose some pounds. Hopefully I can make it, I’d finally feel proud of myself for once in my life.
I’m leaving to BMT on May 3 of this year I can’t wait no lie
Ok so how was it
Im leaving next week (Tuesday) for basic (airborne crypto linguist is my job) and this really helped generalize what would be going on. Obviously it depends on the MTIs and the time of year you go, as you’ve said, but it’s really calming down my nerves. FOR ANYONE THAT DOESNT FEEL LIKE THEY CAN MAKE IT THROUGH, YOU GOT THIS!! JUST PUSH THROUGH AND STAY DETERMINED!
To any of you that don’t believe you can make it, I got dropped on day 52ish out of 60 back to day 25 about a week away from the crucible( final event until you earn the title), so I was a third phase recruit back in early second phase, I was depressed af, and I stuck through it and graduated, now I’m in the fleet, and I’m a helluva marine
Hey!! I know you posted this a year ago, but you actually are in the job that i really want if I end up joining. If you see this, I’m just curious how that whole job/schooling is going for you right now
@@Daniilope Im leaving for basic in a week and thats the job i have too!! im super nervous but im hoping it goes well xoxo
@@kendallh2416I’ll be thinking about you! I hope basic goes well, let me know how everything goes if you remember! I’m thinking about enlisting soon if everything works out :) hoping to get into that job still
Came for bmt tips, left with an unlocked memory about camp lazlo
You made the smart choice in joining the Airforce. Lol Easiest of all basic trainings. I’m in the Army and BCT(basic combat training) was a big pain in the ass.
I just graduated about 2 weeks ago. “Anytime, anyplace, Mustangs!”
Just graduated probably the easiest thing I’ve done in my life
Can you make videos on how your experience was in BMT?
Sure I gotchu
Easiest whaatt??
You were in the wrong squadron then...
@@gabrielm4580 that nigga lied he ain’t make no video 😂
I just finished navy boot camp and a school, this coming Saturday I’m going to my first duty station.
thanks for making this video! I'm in the Delayed Entry Program right now and high key nervoussss, but your video helped me a lot!!
Glad it was helpful!
I was in the 326 trs and i learned it was different in every squadron so some of this is true and some is varying depending on where you’re at.
You’re more likely to fail the ASVAB then BMT
Lol that’s encouraging 😂
@@melondiemarie1020 it’s true tho you mentally kinda give up once u get the 3rd section lmfao
@@made_in_china2575 that is why the paper version is better.
😂😂this gives me faith
@@made_in_china2575 what's the 3rd section? Another question, lots of division and fractions on it?
Damn all I can say after watching this is that I joined the wrong branch. The food was shit, they treated us like toddlers, there was a lot of pressure not to go to sick call, and they ran us like dogs. This sounds actually like a fun and pleasant experience. Good on you guys. If I re-up I'm switching to air force. Army bct fuckin suuucks.
This video was really helpful. I’m only thirteen, so I’m a long way off. But this video helped me make my full commitment to the Air Force. Aim High.
I leave for basic June 13th! Thank you for this video, it made me feel so much better about shipping out!
I’m enlisting now, I’m the process, I fully expect to get no mail and that’s ok, my family is different, they’re supportive but, they’re different how they show it, I’m just stoked to get my life in order and get some structure back in life. This is a great video haha pretty chill, I’m going to take it very seriously, I’m a try hard, I definitely intend on going 100 on every PT test, 100 at BEAST week, everything.
So?
@@sagejura3856so you
I'm deciding between Air force and the Marine Corps.. thanks for this informational video. Gave me some serious insight on what I can expect in BMT
I’m genuinely so happy I found this video. The only reason I’m considering not joining is because of basic training. Thank you so much!
me too 😂
This eased so many of my fears, thank you for making this video! I leave for BMT in February!
Even though they arent really seen as important,airforce (in my opinion) is the second most important branch lmao (tied with coast guard,marines are first since they're so versatile)
It’s probably been the most important branch for the past 40 years
Thank you for becoming a member of th USAF. I become a member I 01-28-1948 and retired October 1969 as an E-8. Best thing I ever did. Best of luck.
I am binging your videos because I am highly considering trying to enlist. my only fear is falling behind my fellow trainees
This helps so much. I was worried about everything and I some of these things that you went over stopped me from wanting to join. You explaining everything made me want to join so much more. Thank you.
Was in basic in April 2018.
Don't get too caught up about BMT. Its a very small part of your career. Best tip I can give: we are all hooligans, just control yourself.
It’s really late and I’m about to take my asvab tomorrow and was psyching my self out till I found your videos. It’s seriously helped and now I don’t feel as nervous
Yooooo you brought back childhood memories when you mentioned Camp lazlo 😭
Right?! I seriously loved that show! 😂
@@MikaylaRoseDaly me too I used to play the games on Cartoon Network too🥲
@@dezakoo_ yes!
Wow i really needed to see this, I’ll be leaving for BMT in a few months and I’m definitely nervousssss 😬 but you’re video calmed me a bit & was SUPER helpful!!
Yay, so happy it helped!
Hey I’m looking to join anytime now. And I was wondering how long was the process for you from meeting a recruiter for the first time to leaving for BMT?
@@eeveetv. Ngl it’s pretty long for most people. You might get lucky on the job but it took me more than 7 months. I leave this Tuesday for basic
@@eeveetv. For me I met my recruiter in April 2020 and I leave this March. I did have a lot of medical records to provide so that took a majority of the time plus COVID slowed down that process too. After going to MEPS I also had to wait for some waivers. Buttt after all that I got to swear in Dec. 17th! After you take the Oath of Enlistment you will be in the Delayed Entry Program and will leave to BMT based on what your job will be and when they have availability for you to go.
Mia Valadez when do you leave in March?
Leaving in two months! Thank you for your video!
Good luck!!
What day homie, I’m leaving March 9,
@@hudbud7416 February 8th!
Jan 5th y’all!
March 2nd for me
I legit had a question about bathroom that no one was able to answer lol Thank you! I am good at obeying orders and following rules, but these little things bother me the most :D
What no one tells you about AF BMT... 60-70% of your time will be in a classroom. What are the classes? Military and AF history and traditions/ranks identification etc, The UNIFORM how to wear it, maintain it. "SECURITY" Race relations, Sexual harassment, First aid, more SECURITY..... SUNDAY is off day... GO TO CHURCH... its down time, relax, no one will be yelling at you. Im Catholic, I went to the Baptist church, looked like they were having more fun, singing etc... (They dont card you at the door, and I dont think God minded)
Fitness - BMT is not coming to you as a "SURPRISE" so prepare... BEFORE GOING run a mile in the morning, and a mille in the evening. do 3 sets of setups and pushups each day. I joined at 17, only fitness I had was high school PE class, and I was finishing in the top 10% of AF BTM fitness. If you're 22 or 25 years old, you're a toad... a load in a pair of shoes... 17 and 18 year olds will leave you in the dust... and YOU GET YELLED AT....
Texas is HOT and HUMID in the summer, go to BMT in the fall or winter if possible, I went in Oct 8.... weather was never an issue.
Remember this and OBEY.... BMT is about >>>PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL>LISTEN
I went through BMT back in the 90's from 15 April 1997 through 13 June 1997. I washed back but I saw it as a learning experience not as a negative thing. I was also in the 323TRS Flt. 232 and 255. We were known as "The House of Pain" our mascot was Tasmanian Devil wearing BDU pants and a Smokey Bear cover. But everyone called us the house of pancakes we had the best chow hall food. They started the Beasts years after I graduated Basic and everyone in my Flt. wanted go back through basic to do the Beasts. My AFSC was 2A3X3B F-16 Crew Chief with the 4th FS 388th FW 12th AF Hill AFB, UT from Jan 1998 through April 2001.
Thank you for this I recently failed basic training for the marines due to anxiety issues that I either had and didn’t know about or developed at basic but my heart was never in the marines it was always in the air force so I plan to try again once I’m cleared and your video really helped
Are you in tx?
@@brittanyheinrich2147 nope North Carolina
I graduated but got sent to medhold for a week. Medhold was pretty chill. For both trainees and airmen. Watched hella movies. Miss those guys in dorm B1
Heading to basic training in Jan 18th, super nervous. Thanks for this video!
Everyone gets washed back at least once so don’t worry!
@@HexAndBeer lmao that's not true! No one got washed back in my flight.
If you’re leaving then I might see you there lol
My husband is currently in the Airforce, and I’m thinking of joining next year (2022) . We would basically be switching roles lol which I don’t really mind . Although we have two kids and this seems like it’d be a great experience considering I’ve really only just been out of HS and automatically went into the stage of being a stay at home mom . I see this as a career choice and feel like I would feel accountable and accomplished. The time apart from my husband and baby girls is really hard for me to wrap my head around …
I’m literally in the same boat! I’m thinking about joining but leaving my twin girls ( 6 months old) and my husband is gonna be so hard😓 but the way I look at it is our whole family will be taken care of after we get out🙏🏻
hi Arianna, i will be meeting up with a recruiter in the next couple of days and i am in the same situation as you, I have a son and a daughter that i will be leaving behind, how has it been so far for you? im hoping you haven't left yet and could respond😊
I was in the mustang squadron too. "Anytime, any place, MUSTANGS!!" Lol
Leaving in a week...super prepared but had little questions tht ppl never really answer. You hit basically all of them!!
Oh wow that’s so cool lol I used to work at Chick-fil-A and I’m thinking about joining Air Force 😂
Great video! "BMT--the most fun you'll never want to have again..."--hilarious! Retired SMSgt here, great to have you on the team :)
Thank you!
Nearly a month ago I was discharged from Marine basic for medical reasons that I had as a child which randomly came up again after being dormant for most of my life which is why I didn't think to bring it up to my recruiter. Because of this I got fraudulent discharged and was told I can't re-enlist in the Marine Corps.
So now I'm considering going air force sometime in the future cause after doing 5 weeks of Marine basic for nothing I'd rather have the process as chill as possible. Just might do it, still thinking about it.
But that part where you mentioned having to say something in the gas chamber kinda blew my mind since in Marine basic we didn't have to say anything in the gas chamber. And the gas chamber was the worst things I've experienced in basic, would never wanna do it again in my life ever. So that's a stressful thought to have to go through that again...
Wow.. I really am sorry, that's a very unfortunate situation. Currently, they aren't doing the gas chamber because of COVID, I don't know when they will start again.
“No pay phones, this isnt 1980.” Legit made me laugh. I went to Army basic in 1997 and there were still pay phones. But thanks for making me feel old 😂
Pretty sure that Chilimac would be considered slop, ngl also some few different things. Night shift EC is two hours now, no gas chamber, phone calls once a week, no one for graduation it’s all virtual, try and get as close as you can to passing the pt test before you leave, at least the push ups
lol thanks so much girl...this helps so much. The Bf just went to BMT and I was worried about him, but after watching this, he's totally gonna be fine lol
Thanks for the video, very straight forward and honest. Definitely eased some anxiety.
Let me just say, she got so excited for the food but I’ve seen so many things that basic is the easiest shit ever, I’ve actively signing as we speak, don’t have a ship date yet but I am excited. It will probably be easy for me since I am in shape and ready for most of this.
I leave for Air Force BMT in March so thank you for calming some nerves
You'll do fine. I graduated last Christmas and just started deployment. Do as you're told, listen, work as a team, and do as you're told. Until you leave for basic, get some running in and other workouts so it's not a total shock when you get there
I leave in march too!
I leave in March to that’s crazy
@@a.j.walker7246 when in march? maybe we leave the same day
@@alexandrialorden7204 March 23rd
Wow. BMTS has changed a lot since I enlisted under the Delayed Enlistment Program. DEP. I enlisted for 6 years and didn't actually enter the Air Force till Sep 75. About 5 months after enlisting. I was going to enlist on 1 Apr, but the recruiter asked me to come in on the 2nd, not the first. He was worried I might say April Fools and not show up. I joined under a guaranteed job as an SP, 81150. I got the Lackland AFB 19 Sep 75. I turned 22 the next day. Due to the DEP and 6 year enlistment, I was an A1C after graduation. We didn't have what is now called ECP's but dorm guard. It lasted 2 hours and no weapons, simulated or otherwise. We had a white tornado somewhere in the 3rd week while the flight was at some training somewhere away from our dorm. Our entire dorm area, was a mess. Clothes strewn everywhere, shoes piled up in the shower. Laundry bags tossed all over, beds out of alignment, you get the idea. When we got back, out MTI's gave us like 4 hours to make things shipshape again. Then we had an inspection to be sure everything was properly set up. Oh, the mattresses were scattered, blankets sheets, pillows and so forth. I was a Squad leader for the 4th Squad and I was a bit of a dick, when we were in formation before the MTI showed up, trying to get the others to be quiet. Two of my best friends were two of the other Squad leaders, both were black and we hung together all the time. Some referred to us as a walking Oreo cookie. About the second day, after the hair cut, uniform issue, and everything had been put away, our MTI had all of us in the day room. He handed out pens and those small green notebooks. After that was all passed out, he told everyone with a white pen to raise that pen in the air. He then told everyone with a black pen to do the same. Then he proceeded to tell each of us who had the of that color to press it against our skin. He asked if the pen matched our skin color, and everyone responded we did not match the color of the pen. So he told us then and there, we have no blacks and we have no whites. We were all green. At that time, it was olive drab green fatigues. Never forgot that one lesson from basic. I remember it to this day. Basic back then to me, was easy. It helped that in addition to me, there was only one other basic who was over the age of 21. We had one basic who was 30. We were the more mature amongst the 18-20 year olds. I was an Honor grad out of basic and an A1C. Tech School was at Lackland. I was in casual status until they have enough Airman to fill a class. I stayed at Lackland until Jan 76 after completing Tech School and spending 3 weeks at Camp Bullis. We had "C" rations back then. You know from like either the Korean war or Viet Nam. MRE's didn't come about until the 90's I think. We would get liberty, at times, squad lib dorm lib sometimes base lib. We also had a competition between our flight and out sister flight. The loser had a sign on the door denoting they were "Hog Flight" of the week. I think our sister flight only got that label once. We proudly kept it on our door the rest of the time. One thing to remember. Never take criticism from your MTI personally. You are just another basic for the next 6 weeks. They have been doing this job for either years or are new, and a week after we graduated, they get a new flight of "Rainbows". That was because if you started on a Friday first day and it was late, you didn't get to the hair cut, shots and uniform issue until the next duty day on Monday. I re-enlisted for 6 more years and finally decided to make it a career. After Tech School. I went to Minot AFB ND, walked around alert B-52's, alert KC-135's and the weapons storage area. and sometimes alert F-106's on alert with the TAC squadron. I was assigned to SAC. I was aircraft security and we had missile security squadron and law enforcement. I was there from Feb 76 to May of 77. Then I went to a Belgian AB, Kleine Brogel AB near Peer Belgium, watching alert F-104 Starfighters. after that 23 months at Seymour Johnson AFB NC. Then to Keflavik Naval air station, in Iceland watching alert E-3A's and alert F-4's for a year remote. After that, I got stationed at Andrews AFB MD. After the first year, I was assigned to the flying guard section, Special Air Missions, (SAM). I got to fly with 3 other SP's on diplomatic missions with POTUS, the VP, Congressional delegations, Cabinet members and foreign heads of state. Ten years of flying, I got to visit 131 countries and 46 states. Not one regret in all that time. Yeah, long story, but true. Made a lot of good friends, saw places I never dreamed of seeing when I was a kid. I was afraid to look for a real job when I retired, so I went to work for the Navy for 19 years as a civilian and retired as a Police Captain in 2014. Now, living the life in Florida. Spent 39 years as a federal employee and garnered lots of experiences and friends for a lifetime. After listening to Mikayla, I was amazed at how much it has changed. She is right about something. Joining any branch of the military, after that initial 4 years, your life changes, and you gain a new perspective on responsibility. Sometimes, you might find it hard if and when you return to your hometown. You will have seen a lot of things, your friends may not be able to relate to. But that is life. You run into a veteran and you know what they went through, you went through a lot of the same things, depending on length of service and duty stations. Good memories and some bad ones. Always remember those who had served and are now serving. Thanks Mikayla for sharing your story.
Damn the Air Force is soft. I thought my basic was soft(2020) but this takes it to a new level.
This was great, I appreciate you for making this video. I leave February 2nd so I’m looking forward to it
Mustangs!!! Anytime any place mustangs! Excellence always!!! No excuses!
You guys are freaking lame
I’ll be enlisting in the summer of 2024 after I graduate high school and I’m researching a lot of this stuff right now. I’m glad I watched this video because the series of videos I watched before were a little discouraging
I leave in just 19 days. I’m feeling a hell of a lot of different emotions 😂
How did it go?
@@drumline17 Great! I’m in and living life. Matter of fact I just reenlisted for another 5.
@garetwilliams6011 wow awesome to hear
These videos are really helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
Great video , thanks for the tips g !! I’m leaving Jan 12 for basic training and i’m excited
Thank you so much! And you should be excited, basic is the most fun you never wanna have again. Good luck 👏🏼
me too!!!
Samee
Aye Jan 5th!
@@shekinahagcaoili8295 nervous?? 👀
I can’t believe I searched up videos on this and found YOU! This was so helpful and I ship out oct 12
That’s so crazy, I didn’t even expect this video to blow up like this lol! And you’re gonna do so great.
I’m currently trying to finish my degree first before i enlist, and i grew up in an environment where military style things are normal. (Dealing with guns, waking up early in the morning, etc.) But those communal showers really sounds sucky. It’s really just not my cup of tea. How was that experience?
It wasn't bad at all honestly. I'm not a very modest person so I wasn't nervous and you don't have a lot of time anyway so you're not going to be thinking about how "weird" it might be.
You get used to it. I made best friends in basic and we just laughed and embraced all the experiences. Later on, people will start talking in the shower or singing or both lol. You can still shave and take a shower how you normally would at home, you just have to rush.
If you get your degree, you should go for becoming an officer in the air force
Thank you thank you so much for making this video because I leave in a few months for basic in Texas😊 and I’ve literally been so scared and all the videos I’ve seen kinda scared me but this one makes me feel better I’ll definitely come back to this video when I’m feeling stressed
My fear is, getting depressed, being away from home for a long time. Like you hear stories of people going in and coming out impacting them in a negative way. What’s your opinion on this, I would like to know your experience ? :/
I was considering the army guard but I'm actually considering air force reserves now because it better suits my enlistment needs
Much better than Army BCT. Definitely was a rough ride for me 😆.
USAF here and my whole family is all Army and they said Army was rough. When they went to my graduation they thought they were in heaven haha
I tell my husband that all the time lol. He’s former AF while I’m Army. Although, I would go back through BCT in a heartbeat. That was the most fun I had the whole time I was wearing the uniform😆
This was extremely helpful! I ship out April 13th and today was the first time since I started my enlistment that I actually had a moment of feeling nervous but this helped reassure me in my decision and make me really excited again!
This is late, but I shipped out on the 13th too! Did you go to the 321st Squadron?
Nevermind as I was writing this comment you literally said the physical activities I'm honestly super pumped and can't wait till I graduate to join! I'm not 100% sure if I really want to yet, but I'm watching so many videos about the pros and cons and I'm kinda getting excited! Plus they have the TA program and that great to me! but I'm a bit confused about that part currently I want to be a biochemist, but I don't know if certain majors can be transferred or not, I'll have to watch more videos about that.
you are helping me so much you don’t even know!
I just got out of there on December 18
And wasn’t that bad
Same
@@Aceflame-es1im did you do the gas chamber with covid
did you do the gas chamber with covid
This video made me comfortable about bmt, thanks! shipping out march 9th
BMT became lord of the flies for a minute for me 😬 For everyone wondering, BMT is definitely a learning curve, but it's not a super huge adjustment. By the end of BMT you'll be very comfortable in the environment.
Awesome video I have been watching BMT videos all day best one so far thanks
She's right! Its even more wimpy than I thought. (USMC 0311)
😂
Great video! Definitely gives me some more insight on bmt. I’ve been trying to gain as much knowledge of it before I leave next month