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Air Force Basic Training: What I Wish I Brought vs. What I'm Glad I Brought!
In this video, I reflect on my time at Air Force Basic Training and reveal the essential items I missed having and the ones that proved to be invaluable throughout the process. Whether you're a future Airman or simply curious about the realities of military training, this video will provide you with valuable tips and suggestions.
Remember, being well-prepared can make all the difference in the world when it comes to thriving in Basic Training. Get ready to equip yourself for success by learning from my experiences!
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Additional BMT prep information:
airforce.com/training/military-training/bmt/preparation
BMT Packing List:
www.google.com/url?q=www.airforce.com/content/dam/airforce/en/pdf/BMT_Packing_September2019.pdf&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1685213930479807&usg=AOvVaw3Nmsa0es25Gi4vUmCLtsFv
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Are You Fit Enough for Air Force Basic Training?
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Are you considering joining the Air Force and pursuing a career in the military? Do you find yourself plagued by doubts about your fitness level and worried about whether you'll be able to meet the physical demands of Air Force Basic Training? Fear not, because this video is here to provide guidance, support, and motivation! Hand Release Pushup Form: www.dvidshub.net/video/825278/2-minute-hand-...
My Story of MENTAL HEALTH in the AIR FORCE
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DISCLAIMER: This is my personal story of mental health in the Air Force. Every situation will vary based on your job, your leadership and personal experiences. Seek help if you need it. You matter. You are loved.
Getting Your PERIOD in Basic Training
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Side Note: These are the period underwear I recommend you bring to basic training! I personally own these and wish they were around when I went through BMT. amzn.to/3JxIcsZ
How do PROMOTIONS work in the AIR FORCE??
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Going over how long it takes to get promoted in the Air Force and how.
How much MONEY do you MAKE in the AIR FORCE????
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Going over all things finance, including how much money I make a month.
Air Force TECH SCHOOL: What To Expect
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An insight into what Air Force tech school is like.
Air Force Basic Training Is NOT Scary
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Air Force Basic Training Is NOT Scary
Why YOU Should JOIN the AIR FORCE
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Why YOU Should JOIN the AIR FORCE
How to PREPARE for Air Force BASIC TRAINING
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How to PREPARE for Air Force BASIC TRAINING
CIVILIAN VS. MILITARY: How’s Life Different??
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CIVILIAN VS. MILITARY: How’s Life Different??
Going to Your First Base: What to Expect
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Going to Your First Base: What to Expect
The NIGHT BEFORE and DAY OF LEAVING FOR BMT
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The NIGHT BEFORE and DAY OF LEAVING FOR BMT
HOW I GOT 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS IN A MONTH
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HOW I GOT 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS IN A MONTH
BECOMING A BROADCAST JOURNALIST IN THE AIR FORCE
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BECOMING A BROADCAST JOURNALIST IN THE AIR FORCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about Air Force BMT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about Air Force BMT
Why I Joined The AIR FORCE and Why I'm NOT Staying In
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Why I Joined The AIR FORCE and Why I'm NOT Staying In
What BOTOX is really like
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What BOTOX is really like
What an AVERAGE DAY AT BMT is like
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What an AVERAGE DAY AT BMT is like
Get Ready For Bed With Me: NIGHT TIME SKINCARE ROUTINE
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Get Ready For Bed With Me: NIGHT TIME SKINCARE ROUTINE
Spreading HOLIDAY CHEER
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Spreading HOLIDAY CHEER
GET TO KNOW ME TAG
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GET TO KNOW ME TAG
What to expect at MEPS
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What to expect at MEPS
Differences Living in the UK vs the US as an American
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Differences Living in the UK vs the US as an American
Basic Training is NOT What You Think
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Basic Training is NOT What You Think
Being a FEMALE in Air Force Basic Training
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Being a FEMALE in Air Force Basic Training
GET READY WITH ME // Air Force Edition
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GET READY WITH ME // Air Force Edition
Adobe Premiere Pro: SUPER EASY BEGINNER TUTORIAL
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Adobe Premiere Pro: SUPER EASY BEGINNER TUTORIAL
Being a BROADCAST JOURNALIST in the Air Force
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Being a BROADCAST JOURNALIST in the Air Force

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Jake-be9ji
    @Jake-be9ji День тому

    Was your first base England?

  • @williamrobinson1376
    @williamrobinson1376 2 дні тому

    Good video .. simple and to the point

  • @milktoasty
    @milktoasty 2 дні тому

    What if someone has a chipped molar (not from cavity)?

  • @caitlynbrooks1358
    @caitlynbrooks1358 4 дні тому

    I got myself to do 1.50 mile in 15 minutes before I even passed the ASVAB test

  • @77space-vt8wi
    @77space-vt8wi 4 дні тому

    Basically it's poverty pay until you make E-5. Most unmarried folks don't really care.but it's uncomfortable if you have family and get a deployment (even for 6-mos) to places that don't accept dependents. Its sucks for a young girl that gets stuck even with base housing - all alone to trying to deal with everything.

  • @77space-vt8wi
    @77space-vt8wi 4 дні тому

    You're not suposed to stay in. Get an AFSC the has a civilian counterpart,, complete your AF contract and then slide right into the civilian job and do the exact same work but for much much better pay. Anymore it can beat the hell out of going to collage. And you can earn a degree while in the Air Force. It's done all the time.

  • @Inspirational.Lyfe_
    @Inspirational.Lyfe_ 4 дні тому

    Thank you for this video ❤️❤️

  • @DirtyDrawers-kp3jm
    @DirtyDrawers-kp3jm 5 днів тому

    If you're a student leader don't be a prick, just do what you're supposed to do and don't go overboard because you have some power. Also if you're in a coed dorm, don't try to sneak into the dayroom after hours and try to get some stinky finger or oral copulation because you will get caught and if are you might as well kiss your career goodbye.

  • @rick4400
    @rick4400 8 днів тому

    Wait What? BMT is the most fun you'd ever want to have? I'm USAF Retired, and when I went through AFBMT in the mid 70's, we were not having fun. We were afraid of getting set back. In those days Basic Training was only 6 weeks long, ok, sure, it was cool knowing that we were transitioning into an Air Force career, but the guys that I knew as well as myself, we were afraid that we might get set back. Fun, ok, but then again , fun, 'taint necessarily so because we were young and scared of getting set back.

  • @abbywalentoski2914
    @abbywalentoski2914 10 днів тому

    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.

  • @usoppn4905
    @usoppn4905 10 днів тому

    Just got done with my MEPS, your video really helped prepare me for it thank you!… except for the duck walk, nothing could’ve prepared me for that..😂

  • @nothingleft08
    @nothingleft08 11 днів тому

    If anyone could answer about what the block test are like. I cant find any answers on anything other then there are test.

  • @CAPITALOBJ
    @CAPITALOBJ 12 днів тому

    I'm your new subscriber I want to become an air force ,but I'm in secondary school what course will I write in my waece please I need this

  • @tripodcatz5532
    @tripodcatz5532 13 днів тому

    I'm a guy and I never had a period before - until I joined the Air Force. :( * this message brought to you by all the other service branches*

  • @angelann3675
    @angelann3675 15 днів тому

    Any advice on sit-ups? I can barely lift up all the way. 😭

  • @BrianDodgen
    @BrianDodgen 15 днів тому

    So you are giving up on your career to get married .. can't wait for the video to see how that turns out ... but best of luck to you !

  • @scarletcasarez7475
    @scarletcasarez7475 17 днів тому

    Is it 7 and a half weeks, or 8 and a half weeks for basics??

  • @mauriciohidalgo4774
    @mauriciohidalgo4774 17 днів тому

    Hey. I was wondering if there was a way to request flying out of state. During my tech school my brother in law is getting married on a Saturday and I really wanted to be there with my wife. I wanted to fly out Friday after school and come back on Sunday night. The wedding is in California and I would be in Maryland. Is that a possibility?

  • @alanstrong55
    @alanstrong55 18 днів тому

    If your duty station is MCB Camp Pendleton or MCB Camp Lejeune, run and hide. They are pits. Perhaps the are better now.

  • @elisearmer8306
    @elisearmer8306 18 днів тому

    what about SUNSCREEN as a very very very fair-skinned person, i can't be outside for more than about 30 minutes without sunscreen.

  • @bjackk1
    @bjackk1 22 дні тому

    Love your channel little sister!

  • @isaiahsmith1933
    @isaiahsmith1933 22 дні тому

    What's your AFSC?

  • @elisearmer8306
    @elisearmer8306 23 дні тому

    One of the main things I’m concerned about is that my voice is SUPER quiet. I’m not sure I will be able to yell loud enough for reporting.

  • @CaptainFatfuk
    @CaptainFatfuk 26 днів тому

    What about adhd and taking adderall? It helps for focus and executive functioning so I don’t see why it’s bad if pilots use it etc

  • @qmtcop
    @qmtcop 26 днів тому

    Does the air force pay you to go to school? Like an actual biweekly paycheck?

  • @paulovargas3542
    @paulovargas3542 27 днів тому

    You don’t know a wingman for the Latrine

  • @keaxrah
    @keaxrah 28 днів тому

    Not sure if youve answered this before but are you active duty, reserves, or National Guard?

  • @chrisie864
    @chrisie864 28 днів тому

    Thank you for posting this kind of video.

  • @j0shy19
    @j0shy19 29 днів тому

    The most painful things in my life was getting OC sprayed, gassed and tased 😑 don’t do it yall

  • @asiaamariee__
    @asiaamariee__ Місяць тому

    what abt the gas chamber?

  • @qmtcop
    @qmtcop Місяць тому

    How long is BMT?

  • @qmtcop
    @qmtcop Місяць тому

    Do you choose what you want to go to tech school for and where?

  • @ShainaBennett-rl5jh
    @ShainaBennett-rl5jh Місяць тому

    Are u gonna have ur phone throughout the training when u go in ur room to sleep ?

  • @wallflowercommenter3610
    @wallflowercommenter3610 Місяць тому

    Do you think 33 is old to join?

  • @johnstraub7494
    @johnstraub7494 Місяць тому

    One bit of advice for when you report to a new duty station. Keep your mouth shut. Watch, learn and listen. Now I don't mean not to talk to anyone about anything but get a vibe as to what is going on. Don't come off as an expert about anything. You will get called out for it. You get a chance to find out who the power lies behind, who just runs off at the mouth. Who will get you in trouble and who you can rely on in a pinch. No base is as good as the one you are going to, or the one you just left. Different environments, different countries, different cultures. Get to know and understand all of that. Once you feel confident about your surroundings, open up a bit. I would do that at every base I went to regardless of my rank. Just sit back and get a feel for things.

  • @johnstraub7494
    @johnstraub7494 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @rosegarcia4512
    @rosegarcia4512 Місяць тому

    What type of job did you have?

  • @Jukeoz
    @Jukeoz Місяць тому

    Are we allowed to bring earplugs and a sleeping mask? About to head in for Tactical Maintenance!

  • @mcso-dep138
    @mcso-dep138 Місяць тому

    my brother did 21 yrs.. came out as an E-6 , tech sgt.. he claims thats avg, find it hard to believe. also claims he was an exceptional airman, did all the work, respected by all. my question is 21yrs = E-6, does the air force have a "move up or move out" policy ?? he has no college that i know of, maybe he did the minimum, which i wouldn't doubt.

    • @geraldfornadel9129
      @geraldfornadel9129 21 день тому

      I retired with 22 yrs as a CMSgt. (E9). in 1999. It's been a long time and I know things have changed. Your question about up or out is valid. It's called HYT. If you don't reach a certain grade by a certain number of years, you must leave or retire. SSgts could only stay to 20 yrs, TSgts 21 to 22 yrs. MSgts were allowed to stay 24 yrs., SMSgts 26 yrs and Chiefs to 30 yrs. That was during my time in the AF. Normal time to reach E6 was about 8 to 12 yrs. It also depended on your career field, performance reports and how hard you studied for promotion testing. Some career fields were harder to get promoted in. Competition was high. The higher the rank, more education was needed and required.. Some folks hate to study and drag their feet on going to military leadership academies. It's required if you want to progress. Most folks finish their careers as a MSgt and stay to 20 -22 yrs. The AF likes hardchargers...if you are not, you will stagnate in your career.

    • @mcso-dep138
      @mcso-dep138 20 днів тому

      @@geraldfornadel9129 thanks Chief, answers alot of questions. my brother was in supply , got out in 2005, so during your era. i know he was a slacker, no motivation, no study time. i'm just gathering more ammo to debunk his BS stories. our old man was in USMC 4 YRS & USAF 19 yrs, MSgt ret. so, i know pretty much the time in vs grade. thanks again.

  • @jimmyatila
    @jimmyatila Місяць тому

    Ur absolutely beautiful...you just popped u0 out of nowhere.....I'd love to meet you....im retired

  • @jimmyatila
    @jimmyatila Місяць тому

    Marry me.... im retired 😊

  • @GM8101PHX
    @GM8101PHX Місяць тому

    I signed a six year contract and for Security Police and was promote to Airman First Class, then two years later promoted to Senior Airman, then tested and promoted to Staff Sergeant!!

  • @user-ye8ts8xk6k
    @user-ye8ts8xk6k Місяць тому

    Can you use phones there? Like to connect to your family or friends or just to watch videos or something? I’m hoping after high school I can join the Air Force I really hope that now it’s what you make it sound like and it’s not that bad😭 I’ve been watching videos about basic training and the worst part for me is making the bed in the morning ngl😭😭👎

    • @anms2023
      @anms2023 Місяць тому

      No phones allowed.

  • @Iammarlonbrown
    @Iammarlonbrown Місяць тому

    Hi Mikayla I will have my undergraduate degree in medical humanities and applied behavioral science and my masters degree in public health a year after that. should I still enlist or go the officer route

  • @ayoSinFGC
    @ayoSinFGC Місяць тому

    I was super interested in public affairs, I'm not sure if you can say but do you know all the places you can be stationed while doing public affairs

    • @sierraAgh
      @sierraAgh 18 днів тому

      I’m currently going into PA and as far as I’ve been told we can go to any Active Duty base. I know of some people stationed at Reserve bases as well. There’s a map on the AF website with most, if not all, of your options.

    • @ayoSinFGC
      @ayoSinFGC 18 днів тому

      @@sierraAghthank you so much for replying

  • @Nashemonet
    @Nashemonet Місяць тому

    Not me watching this on my lunch break while eating a double cheeseburger 👀

  • @kennedylawless6259
    @kennedylawless6259 Місяць тому

    My boyfriend left for Air Force basic training 3 weeks ago. He was allowed to opt out of the hotel so we could spend one last night together and then I was allowed to drop him off at the airport in the morning.

  • @n89434
    @n89434 Місяць тому

    I went to Lackland in May of 91, (guess those would be considered the Alcatraz dorms now?). The first week or so were the worst, but as time went by and we started understanding what was expected of us-and doing it-the TIs do ease up somewhat. Farther along they’d hang out in the day room with us and answer questions, usually about the “real Air Force” after basic. I recall one guy asking about the TIs yelling and carrying on all the time, and if they were always like that. I can still hear (Ssgt Boyd) trying not to crack up: “No! We’re not always like that! We CAN’T be- we’ve got families we have to go home to.” Followed quickly by “Now, Sgt Morton- he IS like that. That’s why he ain’t got no friends.”😂😂 But the time flies by quicker than you think, and near the end I remember thinking “it really wasn’t that bad!” To echo what many have said, get in the best shape you can BEFORE you go. And when you do go… strongly advise not wearing anything with any sayings, band names, etc. you WILL likely become a target! Had a kid wearing an AC DC t-shirt. The guys in in processing had a field day with this kid-before any TIs ever saw him. AC/DC? Who’s that Rock group sir! What do they sing? I don’t know sir! Bull! You’re wearing the shirt! They tried to get him to sing Back in Black, but when that failed he ended up singing “ 18:58 row row row your boat.” 😂 good times.

  • @jamescottrell7367
    @jamescottrell7367 Місяць тому

    Back in 70s i made e5 on first enlistment.

    • @TRAVIESO_NA
      @TRAVIESO_NA Місяць тому

      I got offered e4 on enlistment in the navy but turned it down this was like 2007