If anyone’s watching this that heads out soon and you do not have family that can come to you during the Airman ceremony don’t be disheartened. I was alone and had no one there for me but my friends family that “adopted” me and I spent graduation wknd with them. It sucks going through a big moment alone but always know there’s people that support you.
Same thing happened to me (all my close relatives came down with the flu a few days before graduation), but I got over it pretty quick. I was more happy to get the hell out of Lackland and move on to tech school.
I think anyone who did it will agree: The seconds, minutes, and hours each day crawl by at a snail’s pace. You feel like you’ve been there an eternity and it hasnt even been one full week yet. And then one day you wake up a month into it and say “what, no way.” Then you experience more endless eternities waiting for breakfast to become dinner, and for monday to become friday. And then you wake up one day, shave, get dressed, and end up in parade formation at grad day. You are terrified about tech school and in the blink of an eye months later you are terrified about your first duty station. Suddenly you are on your first deployment and 6 months lasts a hundred years. Then you get your SSGT stripes and you are just FINALLY starting to feel comfortable, like you just might be getting the hang of this whole military thing. 6 years later your enlistment is up and you cant get out of that uniform fast enough to drive home on yo ur first day of freedom in what seems like decades. And then suddenly it hits you; youre out, and unemployed, and not special or respectable or heroic anymore. Your best years are gone, youre approaching 30 and still waiting for you grown up life to begin. Just when you think maybe you’ll catch your second wind and end up on the right track to adulthood, you look in the mirror and see a person in their late 30’s, closer to 40, well into middle age, with all your greatest dreams unachieved, your highest ambitions unrealized, and your grandest nightmares all around you. You were a real person for a few short years, all starting with that first haircut at boot camp, and in the blink of an eye it is over, too far back in the past to be relevant anymore, but still too recent in your own mind to be forgotten yet. Take my advice, stay in the full 20. Volunteer for EVERYTHING. Work hard, have fun, promote, deploy, train, exercise, eat right, guard your health, make the right friends, pursue the good relationships, and when it’s all over you’ll have a pension, a huge savings account, a life full of experiences no civilian can ever imagine, and a team of close friends and family who love and respect you…and you’ll still be young enough to really enjoy the second half of your life. Dont let fear and laziness and insecurity and false hope push you out the first chance you get, because youll spend the rest of your life wondering where it all went and how things got so bad so fast. God bless, and air power!
There is a life after military service. Don't be defined by your time in the military, but let it shape you and motivate you forever. I spent 6 years in the Army and got out. I've been a firefighter for the past 21 years. Happy I served and got out. Don't live with regret, live with gratitude.
I hope we get a "where are they now" episode, since this all happened two years ago. It would be interesting to see if they all made it through tech school (some don't, even in "easy" AFSCs), kept their noses clean, etc., and how they feel about their decision to join up at this point in their enlistment. Bayless in particular, going in to Special Warfare, would have had a high mountain to climb to grad out and get to the operational side since the attrition rate there is so high.
Nah bro leave these trainees alone and let them live their life lol. If anything it would be cooler to get a Season 2 of the documentary with new trainees but that would take a while since this took over 2 years to produce
Lollar's demeanor changed after graduating and getting her top choice of assignments. She definitely had more pep and confidence. I am sure she will eventually be an attorney whether in JAG, federal practice, or the private sector.
@@FloridaCatholicGuy Sure. You can do that. I'm speaking of this specific instance of going in with a "dream sheet" into BMT and hoping. The military is gonna put you where they need a slot filled.
Craziest thing about Graduation.. you had to say goodbye twice: Once after graduation to your family, and then Once to your wingmen that leaves to their Tech School.
I watched all 8 chapters and now have a better insite on what to expect! I'm 38 an about to join! My Family is military, three generations worth, my father 24 yrs Air Force, 2 aunts, Grandpa and both my brothers served and its going to be an honor to serve my country just like my family has before me! 🇺🇲
Going through the recruiting process right now and will go to meps early 2022 and go to basic late 2022 I really enjoy how we get to see a first hand experience on what they go through.
Best of luck. COVID processes make it a little easier. Just hope your flight doesn’t get too many cases. Just focus on getting the the next meal every day. Keeps you from getting overwhelmed
Gonna be sad when this ends! Great job on this series! I looked forward to it every Thursday, I recently retired after 21 years in. Basic feels like yesterday
I've completed basic training last week and I'm currently in tech school. I have to say I joined the Air Force for all the benefits that comes with it, I also did join for the good cause but it took me until the coin ceremony and Lt. Colonel Fensterer speech on the struggles we've been through, and our values as Airman, expectations and obstacles that we faced and will face, and my MTI saying congratulations as he placed his coin in my hand, I had to stay still in attention but I couldn't stop crying so much, all the memories, hard, funny, sad, all the struggles my dorm and flight faced together came to my mind all the way back from the night we arrived under the H room doing short choppy steps, getting 2nd Issue OCPs, doing details for the day 0 trainees (week 5) and so on, it made me very grateful for values and the mission they trusted me with and all the words they said like moving with a sense of urgency, striving for excellence and integrity not being just a word became so clear and relatable. that's the only time I cried at BMT and made me realize how joining the Air Force was the best decision I've made.
Good for you brother airmen. I joined in 1989. The USAF operates differently than other forces. But we share similar jobs. I was a civil engineer. Things I accomplished, still used today. My R&D. Every job can always use improvements. If you have a better idea, present it. Well thought out and even if not concise, may work out to be a plausible functionality. My success lead to not only to more respect, but advancement. I do international logistics now. For decades. Use your time in service wisely. Some of the largest corporations, in the world. I can still do that, as a disabled veteran. I would not be where I am, without the USAF. I did my thinking job with only a Wang computer, and a dot matrix printer. My physical job? Operating vehicles as large as 34000#. Also, tools as small as a pair of wire cutters, for demolition. Everyone in the military is crucial to success. As a unit. One can help, all services. With just an idea. You would not believe what I had to do, just to get EPA friendly deicng fluid, into the military, 33 years ago. Which is now used on civilian streets. Back then? 80.00 a gallon. Potassium Acetate, and water. Urea and alcohol gone. Long story.
Never too late to make a change in life! I just turned 40 and I leave Jan 25th for basic for the ANG 134th ARW. These videos were a great insight on what to expect. Good luck to all of us embarking on our journey!
From corrective yelling to handing them the coin with near tears of joy in their eyes as they see their trainees transition into proud members of the World's Greatest Air Force!
My family could not be at Lackland when I graduated, but they sure made a big deal of me graduating. A cousin who was an Air Force Captain took me to steak dinner after graduation!!
My son is currently at BMT ending week 3. This docu-series is very insightful on what he's experiencing each day. I write letters throughout the week to be sure he has mail to open. It's difficult to see some trainees not have mail and be able to read an encouraging word from home, especially seeing how difficult this process is mentally.
I have a son who has been shipped out 2 weeks ago. I finally got my first 5 min call from him, as I worried about him each and every day. He's the first thing on my mind. He graduates on May 19th 2022. Proud Airman mom!
Was here in summer of 68, stayed in AF 30 years and retired here in San Antonio in 98. Back then at height of Vietnam war families were not invited, we marched and then got of the buses to leave. Open bay wooden barracks and when orders came out one half of bay was medics and the other half security forces. That's what the AF needed in 68.
Damn, that's wild. I would love to see some of those old pictures. I joined in 06' and still going strong. Aircraft Electrician and now Aircraft Crew Chief.
I’m 52 yrs old and graduated in Sept 1987, I enjoyed this new perspective view, but I also enjoyed the same emotions and feelings as I did back then as they do now. it’s indescribable but understandable to the ones that this meant so much to. I could almost see and feel everything the airman felt going thru BMT. Maybe I’m just old! But to these Airman, enjoy, have fun, make the BEST of what you have been given and choose to do the best and be the best. Some day when you are older and wiser you’ll see this as great as it was.
Literally just graduated at the end of April, and the amount of nostalgia and emotions I felt when watching this series was overwhelming. I don't know what basic training was like back then, but there's just somethings that only we can understand as former trainees, and it's such an odd feeling. Can't wait to see what the Air Force has in store for me after tech school!
@@genericgamer2836 I graduated Aug 18th 1976 and it brought emotions to me. I am 65 now, but remember basic training setting me on the course to productive life!!! I love my Air Force career!!!!!
@@GM8101PHX This is awesome sir! Am highly motivated and passionate to still join the U.S Airforce by your little experience shared. If you don't mind, can I have your contact or email address to get in touch with you more personal, sir? Thank you sir!
I graduated on mar 24. Best moment of my life. I was so happy and proud. I thanked my MTIs and took everything I learned in BMT as a lesson and I’ll treasure that time and energy I used. Friends and family all together. If your thinking of the Air Force. Do it. It’s not hard, just listen and do. You’ll have a great time.
I watched these over and over again before I went to BMT. Now I’m in Tech school watching them again, telling myself I’ve done one of the greatest things in the world.
I watched all 8 episodes over my fall break. I loved that the Air Force showed this raw and real footage of BMT. You don't see this kind of stuff all the time. I'm a freshman in highschool hoping to get into the Air Force Academy and this was an amazing experience to watch the men and women success in the 37th Training Wing. I'm hoping that it'll be me in that uniform one day soon.
My flight was in that same room getting our tech school orders when we were informed of the 9/11 attacks. This was a great docuseries. I hope all the Airmen are at a good base and have great leadership. Happy Yule and Merry New Year. Good luck to all who will go to basic in 2022 and beyond!
Just graduated last week and I’m at Tech School now. To anyone that’s headed out soon: you’ll get through it. It’s hard, but you can do it. It sucks being away from your family and loved ones, but it’s bearable.
I graduated Bmt in August 2022 and i was the same squadron they were too (321st) Go warthogs 4L Flight 526. Basic was a crazy journey, felt like a movie. It honestly was the most fun that i’m glad i’ll never have again. for anyone that’s going soon… just have faith, the first night is going to be real hard bc of the thoughts that will be going around your head.. the hardest thing you will do in bmt is the first day… leaving your loved ones. everything else will come into your hands and power. so many of our airmen and officers have walked through the same dorms, chow halls, marching grounds and legacy that you will soon walk through. you will look back and be so damn proud of yourself for making this life changing decision… for the rest of your natural born lives. i was an element leader in basic training, i was nervous bc i was selected randomly by my mti but i stuck through it and found my confidence and strength. You will make so many connections, so many new friends, new ideas, new plans, new hope, new improvements… it’s a new world you will enter in, a world that is 1% of America 🇺🇸. be that 1% that you will take love and pride to fight for your country and the world. i am currently in tech school at lackland (3POX1) and i graduate in a week… and even though the training environment has still maintained strictness like bmt did, i will miss this adventure and i’m excited to go operational and hopefully come back here to become an mti to share my experience through teaching and motivation to the worlds next generation of airmen… because this is the worlds greatest Air Force ❤ God bless you future Airmen, Currently serving and retired
I am Proud of my brothers and sisters, I served in the Air Force from 1976 to 1982!!!! My family was very proud that I graduated basic training!!! A cousin of mine was a Captain, he took me to steak dinner after I graduated!!! I hope each of you are very successful in whatever career choice you made.
Awwhhh man…the memories that just come flushing back from watching this…I’m so happy and excited for the new airmen going out into the wild blue yonder…although, I felt sad for the airmen that didn’t have family show up for them at graduation as I experienced, but just know that you’re now part of a larger family that always has your back come what may…God Speed and best wishes -D.Salick (2000-2004)
This has got to be the best basic documentary I’ve watched. So I’m depth, so many memories (even though mine was army). Congrats to you all! And fascinating work on behalf of the film/production crew
Call me old school, but these videos keep me grounded, humbled, and proud especially of the new recruits coming in. I legit love seeing guys excited about joining. Operational challenges can make you forget and skew you a bit, so it helps to be reminded, revisit, and question why you ultimately joined in the first place.
I'm an old 3711 BMTS Troop and the feeling that this documentary gave me took me back to 28 Jan 91, when I graduated. I didn't have the opportunity to be tapped out and watching this happen always brings a tear to my eye. I still reflect on my service to this day and I proudly state my status as a Veteran of The United States Air Force 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Job well done to ALL involved- from the trainees, the MTIs, the documentary crew. As a former MTI, this documentary brought back great memories. For me, at first, being an MTI was the hardest job I had been TOLD to do yet the most rewarding and oddly enough, I probably would’ve done it again.
Congratulations to all the new Airmen. My son went through the same and when I saw you graduate it brought me to tears. It is a very exciting time in your life to be part of the Greatest Air Force in the world. My son was in the Security Force and loved every minute of it. He is now retired. May you go on to do great things either continuing in the Air Force or in civilian life afterwards. I am extremely proud of each and every one of you. "Aim High". You are the best!!!!!!!
Thank you for this series. My Airman graduated Nov 2019. Wow … who knew that all the changes would happen at BMT? Today, Dec 29 2021 we are still dealing with the variant Omicron. I hope a few years from now, COVID will be a distant memory. Well done Airmen past present and future. Aim High!
I’ve watched this series a couple of times over the last year and a half in preparation for BMT. Now I leave in less than a week and it feels surreal. Couldn’t be more excited! Had to give it one last watch.
Actually and accurate documentary and props to the filming/editing. Graduated June 2021 and it was very similar (just much hotter haha). Working on my bachelors (I’m ANG) then hoping for guard/reserve pilot slot. These vids are definitely motivating!
So glad to see these Airman tough it out. They pretty much had some the same experiences I had while going through BMT in 2019. Looking back, it really wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. As far as the physical aspect goes, I thought high school football was harder. But nonetheless, it still makes me proud to see these Men and Women stick with it and graduate.
What an amazing documentary. I'm very proud of all trainees who had accomplished BMT. Well done everyone!! I'm shipping out on Feb 1. Watching this last episode made me very inspired and emotional at the same time. I'm a first-generation immigrant so I won't be having my parents joining me on graduation day. But I'm sure I'm going to make them proud.
Outstanding documentary! Basic changed a lot since my day but the spirit is the same. Proud of these young people who decide to serve. SSgt USAF 1969-1981
Outstanding documentary! I went through BMT in December 2020, and this is the most accurate depiction of what basic was like. Congrats to all who earned the title of an Airman, and welcome to the family. Special shout out to Sgt Rice, that man will be a chief one day 💪
Congratulations to each and every one of these young people. I'll never forget the day I graduated from USMC bootcamp. 23 Dec 1983. I didn't have any family there to share this experience with but it was one of the best and proudest days of my life. Godspeed to you guys.
Airman Lollar was wrong....she ALWAYS had what it took. Am sure she's doing an outstanding job. She could have worked for me any time. Interesting to see Airman Montgomery-Conley's wife with Air Force blue hair. Also interesting to see the TIs wearing their instructor badges only on their dress blues. Wore my instructor/master instructor badge on my BDUs and blue/dress blue uniforms, but not on the mess dress. Wonder if the female trainee who was afraid of needles made it through basic training. Would have like to heard something from the TIs at the end of this segment. These men and women made it all happen, like the NCOs have always done. They deserved to be heard from. Good series. Merry Christmas!
Graduated BMT a few weeks ago, it can be a real smooth experience. All you need to do is listen, stay quiet, and do as your told. Simple. But for most people they cant stay quiet and begin to test the patience of an MTI. Which can completely ruin your day.
To the staff, trainers and support people of the base who carry out the training...Class job indeed. Compassion, empathy was always there. 4 stood out, the names don't matter, but they were bright stars. What a great recruit squad all of them were, as you see these people become a unit. Your nation should be very proud of them...What of them now, is a question asked by many of us...
I had flashbacks of my oldest son graduating from BMT Feb 2018, now my oldest is at the end of WOT2. Today is Christmas eve and all the parents of the trainees are praying for phone calls. I am so thankful for these videos because it gives me a glips of what my son is going through right now during the holidays. We can't wait for BMT graduation Jan 27, 2022. Aim High!
oh many many years ago it seems like a lifetime a go, to this day i still remember my Drill instructor. SSgt. Stone. watching these videos brought back so many memories of my basic training. The dorms the parade field. I will never forget what my DI said, you never forget me you will always remember my name and if you see me at another duty station you can either buy me a beer or try to punch my lights out. LoL it was a beer. To al my fellow Airmen in the USAF. Thank you for your service.
Sometimes you really have to look back to appreciate what's ahead. I've been in the game 19 years and many times it feels just like yesterday when I went through. These Airmen must be groomed to realize greatness never thought possible. They must be given a purpose to understand and believe in. Development must be deliberate and sincere. Fellow leaders, don't you dare fail these young men/women. They are people, the future and most importantly not "just another Airman". Leading Airmen is a day-by-day process... We must not fail them! Go on Airmen and be great!
Awesome!! Here are some things to help you before and during BMT. 1. Know your reporting statement 2. Teamwork is essential 3. Know your chain of command 4. Know the Airmen’s Creed 5. Know the Air Force Song 6. Know Air Force ranks (both enlisted & officers) 7. Know Air Force Core values 8. Recommend being at or close to the BMT PT graduation level before you go to BMT. airforce.com/education/military-training/bmt Everything else will come with time. If you do not know any of the above please contact your recruiter for this information. Good luck future Airman! Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Good luck on your Air Force careers guys whether you do 4 years or 20! Thank you so much for providing us great content - I’ve had so much fun watching this the past few weeks 🙂 congratulations!
Great job everyone! My son graduates from Lackland next week!! Can't believe the excitement i have for him! Anyone else's kid graduating on Jan 6th 2022?
Heading to MEPS for processing this Wednesday, and will most likely be going to BMT in just a month, very nervous but also excited! This documentary really helped me out in terms of knowing what to expect, so thank you!
I was in BMT during Christmas of 2019 as well. Along with Thanksgiving and New Years. It was difficult but it does get easier. You find amazing friends along the journey.
I graduated BASIC from Lackland AFB in 1970 - yes... 50+ years ago and I am still in contact with other Vets that I served with. The coin that you received (not part of 1970 basic) is more than a coin - its an entry token into the 2% of those who have served our country. Even 50 years later - I've got your back....you will never forget your service nor will I.
Crazy to see their progress from beginning to end, even just drilling. Wow. Not sure why I'm watching..Navy here not Airforce, but got hooked in and still brought back a ton of memories. Some good-ish, mostly "Thank GOD that's over"
I was pleased to see there was a separate PT course for the special operations trainees. From a fellow, yet older airman, I wish you all a great career. Wish I could be there with you.
Graduated last April, and started out in the 321st as a Warthog in dorm 2A1. Then covid got us knocked back a week, and got switched over to the 320th finishing out as a Gator. Man o man what an experience it was. For anyone going in, good luck, and remember. Do as your told, always think positive and you'll be finished in no time!
I’m currently studying the ASVAB and gonna take it next month but, I’ve never been the brightest kid in school and always struggled when it comes to studying but I’m still gonna try my best to get my dream job as a sensor operator in the Air Force, so wish me luck🤞.
I’m right there with you. I’m currently studying for my ASVAB as well and plan on taking it by the end of March. Hoping to get Tactical Air Maintenance as my job or PJ! I too wasn’t the best in school. Mainly because I never really tried my best. Always did alright and passed with Bs and Cs and some As. I know I’m going to do good. I’m excited for BMT!
Don't over think it, the test is only as hard as you make it. When you get to Basic, voulenteer for KP duty. It's a day off you don't have to do any facing movements and you meet a lot of new people. And you don't have to do anything special for desserts🥳
I went to basic Feb 2020 and was in the 321st training squadron flt 270 and i can fully say they did not implement any covid measures until the DAY I graduated by cancelling the in person ceremony weekend and making everyone wear a mask due to our graduation being live streamed for our friends and family to see!
To anyone going to BMT soon feeling nervous it's going to be ok even though your leaving a family behind the one your about to join will always be there for you. I can't wait to call anyone who joins a bother or sister in arms.
For those of you who are going in open general, do not let that scare you off from proceeding forward with the recruitment process. I went in open general in 2017 and got 2R1X1. Sometimes taking that unknown gamble can bring you the greatest reward. Also, it's never too late to start a new life, whether you're 22 or 34 and up! I'm so proud of all my brothers and sisters in arms, thank you for putting your country before yourself.
It was pretty fun watching this series, enlisted in October of 2017 and now 4 years later I'm getting ready to separate. Time goes by so quickly when you're in.
Watching this series brought a flood of memories back to me. I've been out now a little over four years. But the days spent a JBSA-Lackland are still there nearly a decade later. I can be driving down the road now and smell fresh cut sweet grass and it brings me back to late March in Texas, marching around Lackland. Most memorable moment for me, finding out minutes before the Honor Graduate coining a mistake had been made and I was supposed to be over there. So I had to book it to get there. And the wait for my mom to find me and tag me out seemed to take ages. Of course, for me it was 7 1/2 weeks of BMT and one week of capstone before moving on to tech school. Looking back, some of my fondest memories of my time in the Air Force were during basic training, tech school, and even while I was deployed. I was also in one of the old squadron buildings, not what we called "disneyland" when I was there. And I miss it, serving, being apart of something bigger. BMT was such a simpler time. Just give it your all, do your absolute best, do it right. 331st, Flt 203 Feb-Apr 2015.
This was one of the best documentaries I have seen in quite some time. I went through Basic in 1961 and the difference is amazing between then and now. I hope there will be follow up documentaries like this one in the future, it was done outstandingly well and I can't stop watching it over and over again.
@@anthonyfoutch3152 No Tony, we didn't. Quite a few of us only were at Lackland for 4 weeks then reassigned to our tech schools from there. We finished our Basic at tech school 4 hours a day in either the mornings, or afternoons. My tech school was Sheppard .
@@anthonyfoutch3152 You're going to have to explain what a PLO is. Back in my time we didn't use al these abbreviations like they do today. I was an aircraft jet engine mechanic, AFSC 43250
Great Documentary. So glad I watched this to get an idea of what my daughter went through. She started BMT just after these Airmen graduated and we were not allowed to come to graduation due to covid protocols.
I enjoyed this series. It brought back many memories of passing through the 321st TRS in Sep 94. Much appears to have changed , while much is the same. Thank you all for your dedication and service….Airmen, MTI’s and filmmakers.
Love these series. I was wondering what happened to Trainee Garcia. I may have missed an episode so I went back to Chapter 5 and that's how I found out about Trainee Garcia. I hope he is doing well.
This was a delightful coverage of these young airmen/women. As an AF guy with 26 years, it was good to see the caliber and enthusiasm of our next gen rolling through our gates. Best hope and wishes for these new airmen and thanks to this who did the videography. Nice work!
And as you embark in the blue life, you along with every Air Force vet, will be a blue family. You will see smiles and handshakes for the rest of your life... WELCOME!!
I have been watching and reading some of the different videos and replies on USAF BMT lately. Things are different now then back in '78. Longer, added tactics and just the overall feeling to me is different. The one thing I wanted to say is, I am glad we didn't have a graduation ceremony like they have now. We did a pass in review in front of some brass and headed back to our dorms. Spent the last day/night packing and waiting to find out when our bus leaves and off to tech school. I don't think my family would have been able to afford the cost to fly out there, so knowing what I did at the time, I am glad we left the next morning with no fanfare, just getting out of dodge. Saved the big celebration after tech school, 2 weeks off before heading to the first duty station. Good luck, stay strong, stay well and enjoy your time as the years will fly by.
Great memories. Very different from my experience in 1977 but the feelings and emotions are the same. At the time, I had no plans of doing over 20 years....but I did it and I loved it. Best wishes to all those that make this choice. Do your best, the country needs people like you.
So pumped to take this ASVAB now even though I’m enlisting in the army I salute all the branches my brother has has been in the air force for almost a decade now it’s my time
This was such an interesting series! My husband and I attended our son's grad ceremony last week...Jan 13th! What an amazing fun event to attend! ..............Thank you, Stephanie Moody
COngrats to you all. I Graduated in May of 1973. It was one of the most important days of my life. My 4 years as 7 levele ground radio repairman led me to a life as a Director of Strategic development for the world's 2nd largest computer company. Why? Becasuse ...learning to love learning and the discipline to make it happen. Just because you are "enlisted" doesn't mean you are stuck there. shut up. listen up
I’m going through the recruitment process as we speak. Have my date to take the ASVAB in 03/21 along with MEPS. Hopefully this time I can go to Basic and not be temporarily disqualified again. Praying the Lord guides me
Great documentary! I graduated in Jan ‘79 and only a handful of parents of parents attended. Most also had guaranteed jobs. There was no way I’d leave it up to luck and the USAF to choose my job! In any case BZ’s to all and hope they’re doing well!
I remember my first experience of Air Force BMT and the impact it had upon making me the man I am today. You learn teamwork, perseverance and respect for your brothers in arms no matter what the job. If I could pass on words of wisdom for those going through Air Force BMT two thoughts come to mind. Never stop being who you are and lift those around up when they are down. Matthew 7:12 says “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do for you, for this sums up the law and the prophets”. Lift your brothers up as you would have them lift you up in time of need. In parting remember future Airmen: Integrity in everything you do, Excellence in all you do and Service Before Self. Amn Mascioli 134th FSS
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If anyone’s watching this that heads out soon and you do not have family that can come to you during the Airman ceremony don’t be disheartened. I was alone and had no one there for me but my friends family that “adopted” me and I spent graduation wknd with them. It sucks going through a big moment alone but always know there’s people that support you.
This might be my case in the next few months. Do I just ask someone I meet if they can tap me out or how does that work?
Same thing happened to me (all my close relatives came down with the flu a few days before graduation), but I got over it pretty quick. I was more happy to get the hell out of Lackland and move on to tech school.
Same thing happened to me. It just works out that way sometimes. Tell your TI if no one is coming for you and they will tell you what to do.
I was thinking the same thing.... how sad!
What do you do then?
I think anyone who did it will agree:
The seconds, minutes, and hours each day crawl by at a snail’s pace. You feel like you’ve been there an eternity and it hasnt even been one full week yet. And then one day you wake up a month into it and say “what, no way.” Then you experience more endless eternities waiting for breakfast to become dinner, and for monday to become friday. And then you wake up one day, shave, get dressed, and end up in parade formation at grad day. You are terrified about tech school and in the blink of an eye
months later you are terrified about your first duty station. Suddenly you are on your first deployment and 6 months lasts a hundred years. Then you get your SSGT stripes and you are just FINALLY starting to feel comfortable, like you just might be getting the hang of this whole military thing. 6 years later your enlistment is up and you cant get out of that uniform fast enough to drive home on yo ur first day of freedom in what seems like decades. And then suddenly it hits you; youre out, and unemployed, and not special or respectable or heroic anymore. Your best years are gone, youre approaching 30 and still waiting for you grown up life to begin. Just when you think maybe you’ll catch your second wind and end up on the right track to adulthood, you look in the mirror and see a person in their late 30’s, closer to 40, well into middle age, with all your greatest dreams unachieved, your highest ambitions unrealized, and your grandest nightmares all around you. You were a real person for a few short years, all starting with that first haircut at boot camp, and in the blink of an eye it is over, too far back in the past to be relevant anymore, but still too recent in your own mind to be forgotten yet.
Take my advice, stay in the full 20. Volunteer for EVERYTHING. Work hard, have fun, promote, deploy, train, exercise, eat right, guard your health, make the right friends, pursue the good relationships, and when it’s all over you’ll have a pension, a huge savings account, a life full of experiences no civilian can ever imagine, and a team of close friends and family who love and respect you…and you’ll still be young enough to really enjoy the second half of your life.
Dont let fear and laziness and insecurity and false hope push you out the first chance you get, because youll spend the rest of your life wondering where it all went and how things got so bad so fast.
God bless, and air power!
Sounds awful
There is a life after military service. Don't be defined by your time in the military, but let it shape you and motivate you forever. I spent 6 years in the Army and got out. I've been a firefighter for the past 21 years. Happy I served and got out. Don't live with regret, live with gratitude.
@@tewksburydriver8624I agree with you!
did five in the USAF, got out and got a job right away... best decision i ever made was enlisting in the AF.
I hope we get a "where are they now" episode, since this all happened two years ago. It would be interesting to see if they all made it through tech school (some don't, even in "easy" AFSCs), kept their noses clean, etc., and how they feel about their decision to join up at this point in their enlistment. Bayless in particular, going in to Special Warfare, would have had a high mountain to climb to grad out and get to the operational side since the attrition rate there is so high.
It said at the end that they all made it through their tech schools
Nah bro leave these trainees alone and let them live their life lol. If anything it would be cooler to get a Season 2 of the documentary with new trainees but that would take a while since this took over 2 years to produce
What do you mean? They’re at their duty stations working, partying, pt’ing nothing special lol
most of the special warfare training starts at Lackland
They’re all getting drunk somewhere living their life
Whoever directed this, or even worked on it, you are amazing.
I would literally watch a brand new doc on this every year uf you had the time.
Agreed.
ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY.
Really proud of our teammates - past and present.
faaaacts!!
Please I want to join any help
@@samuelboamah9334 Look for a recruiter in your area. That's the first step.
Lollar's demeanor changed after graduating and getting her top choice of assignments. She definitely had more pep and confidence. I am sure she will eventually be an attorney whether in JAG, federal practice, or the private sector.
I thought you get your job/mos if you scored well on your asvab?
@@gabrielguzman6018 absolutely not.
The military fills what the military needs.
At least when I went in, back in 1991, you could do the delay enlistment program and you could be guaranteed your job.
@@FloridaCatholicGuy Sure. You can do that. I'm speaking of this specific instance of going in with a "dream sheet" into BMT and hoping. The military is gonna put you where they need a slot filled.
Craziest thing about Graduation.. you had to say goodbye twice: Once after graduation to your family, and then Once to your wingmen that leaves to their Tech School.
I watched all 8 chapters and now have a better insite on what to expect! I'm 38 an about to join! My Family is military, three generations worth, my father 24 yrs Air Force, 2 aunts, Grandpa and both my brothers served and its going to be an honor to serve my country just like my family has before me! 🇺🇲
How are you joining at 38? They wouldn't let me join at 32.
Scott, the max Enlisted age is 39. Please contact a recruiter to discuss qualifying.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting well I'm 40 now so it's a little late.
I felt nervous about joining at 26, glad to see others aren’t straight out of high school either
@@yankovic100i’m planning on joining next year when i’m 32, it is never too late to achieve your dreams 💙
Going through the recruiting process right now and will go to meps early 2022 and go to basic late 2022 I really enjoy how we get to see a first hand experience on what they go through.
Best of luck. COVID processes make it a little easier. Just hope your flight doesn’t get too many cases. Just focus on getting the the next meal every day. Keeps you from getting overwhelmed
me too i leave sometime in april but i hope i can pass the PAST test before then
Heading out Jan 11th not gonna lie I’m a little nervous but it’ll be good
Same here
Me too bro. I’m a little older, I’m 24. I’m getting a late start. But I hope my maturity helps me through the whole process
31:27 is the most emotionally charged moment of this entire docu-series. good work.
No it has to be the recruit talking to Mti about his mother with cancer
Gonna be sad when this ends! Great job on this series! I looked forward to it every Thursday, I recently retired after 21 years in. Basic feels like yesterday
I've completed basic training last week and I'm currently in tech school. I have to say I joined the Air Force for all the benefits that comes with it, I also did join for the good cause but it took me until the coin ceremony and Lt. Colonel Fensterer speech on the struggles we've been through, and our values as Airman, expectations and obstacles that we faced and will face, and my MTI saying congratulations as he placed his coin in my hand, I had to stay still in attention but I couldn't stop crying so much, all the memories, hard, funny, sad, all the struggles my dorm and flight faced together came to my mind all the way back from the night we arrived under the H room doing short choppy steps, getting 2nd Issue OCPs, doing details for the day 0 trainees (week 5) and so on, it made me very grateful for values and the mission they trusted me with and all the words they said like moving with a sense of urgency, striving for excellence and integrity not being just a word became so clear and relatable. that's the only time I cried at BMT and made me realize how joining the Air Force was the best decision I've made.
did you get the job that you wanted? or did they give you a random one
Good for you brother airmen. I joined in 1989. The USAF operates differently than other forces. But we share similar jobs. I was a civil engineer. Things I accomplished, still used today. My R&D. Every job can always use improvements. If you have a better idea, present it. Well thought out and even if not concise, may work out to be a plausible functionality. My success lead to not only to more respect, but advancement. I do international logistics now. For decades. Use your time in service wisely. Some of the largest corporations, in the world. I can still do that, as a disabled veteran. I would not be where I am, without the USAF. I did my thinking job with only a Wang computer, and a dot matrix printer. My physical job? Operating vehicles as large as 34000#. Also, tools as small as a pair of wire cutters, for demolition. Everyone in the military is crucial to success. As a unit. One can help, all services. With just an idea. You would not believe what I had to do, just to get EPA friendly deicng fluid, into the military, 33 years ago. Which is now used on civilian streets. Back then? 80.00 a gallon. Potassium Acetate, and water. Urea and alcohol gone. Long story.
Wait were you 320trs graduated oct 2022
After watching the entire documentary, I feel like I know these young people and am as proud of them as their family was to see them graduate.
Never too late to make a change in life! I just turned 40 and I leave Jan 25th for basic for the ANG 134th ARW. These videos were a great insight on what to expect. Good luck to all of us embarking on our journey!
we ship out on the same day!
I went through at 30 you'll be alright, also there are a lot of 30 and 40 year olds there
Damn are u a doctor
Just got done at the ripe age of 36. Good luck to you!!!
aren't you in 336 rn? looool
Ive been watching this series since the start and I leave for BMT on Jan 3rd 2022 super ready to start my new life.
I’m shipping Jan 18th. Can’t wait
Best of luck. It's gonna be difficult, but it's worth it. Trust me it was the best decision I've ever made.
Drystan, know your reporting statement and good luck in BMT!
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
I leave at the same time!
Listen to what your TI says. Not how they say it. Best piece of advice I was given.
I’m studying so hard and working hard everyday to be a proud member of the United States Airforce God bless America and God bless us all
Keep at it!
God bless you and I wish you a great future in the greatest Air Force in the world. "Aim High"!!!!!!
I am too!! Coaching myself & mentally preparing myself for the worst. BMT will be hard but it’s not impossible & what they do there is for a reason!
From corrective yelling to handing them the coin with near tears of joy in their eyes as they see their trainees transition into proud members of the World's Greatest Air Force!
i cry every single time i see those mothers and fathers rush to their children. it has to be the most honorable and amazing feeling.
My family could not be at Lackland when I graduated, but they sure made a big deal of me graduating. A cousin who was an Air Force Captain took me to steak dinner after graduation!!
Missed that when I graduated.😢😊
My son is currently at BMT ending week 3. This docu-series is very insightful on what he's experiencing each day. I write letters throughout the week to be sure he has mail to open. It's difficult to see some trainees not have mail and be able to read an encouraging word from home, especially seeing how difficult this process is mentally.
I have a son who has been shipped out 2 weeks ago. I finally got my first 5 min call from him, as I worried about him each and every day. He's the first thing on my mind. He graduates on May 19th 2022. Proud Airman mom!
Was here in summer of 68, stayed in AF 30 years and retired here in San Antonio in 98. Back then at height of Vietnam war families were not invited, we marched and then got of the buses to leave. Open bay wooden barracks and when orders came out one half of bay was medics and the other half security forces. That's what the AF needed in 68.
Damn, that's wild. I would love to see some of those old pictures. I joined in 06' and still going strong. Aircraft Electrician and now Aircraft Crew Chief.
79:no family members either. I was on hold 3 weeks for my school and stayed cutting grass, picking up cigarette butts etc…
I’m 52 yrs old and graduated in Sept 1987, I enjoyed this new perspective view, but I also enjoyed the same emotions and feelings as I did back then as they do now. it’s indescribable but understandable to the ones that this meant so much to. I could almost see and feel everything the airman felt going thru BMT.
Maybe I’m just old! But to these Airman, enjoy, have fun, make the BEST of what you have been given and choose to do the best and be the best. Some day when you are older and wiser you’ll see this as great as it was.
If kids only knew what we now know.
Flight 770 here. Miner's Tigers.
Literally just graduated at the end of April, and the amount of nostalgia and emotions I felt when watching this series was overwhelming. I don't know what basic training was like back then, but there's just somethings that only we can understand as former trainees, and it's such an odd feeling. Can't wait to see what the Air Force has in store for me after tech school!
@@genericgamer2836 I graduated Aug 18th 1976 and it brought emotions to me. I am 65 now, but remember basic training setting me on the course to productive life!!! I love my Air Force career!!!!!
@@GM8101PHX This is awesome sir! Am highly motivated and passionate to still join the U.S Airforce by your little experience shared. If you don't mind, can I have your contact or email address to get in touch with you more personal, sir? Thank you sir!
I graduated on mar 24. Best moment of my life. I was so happy and proud. I thanked my MTIs and took everything I learned in BMT as a lesson and I’ll treasure that time and energy I used. Friends and family all together. If your thinking of the Air Force. Do it. It’s not hard, just listen and do. You’ll have a great time.
I watched these over and over again before I went to BMT. Now I’m in Tech school watching them again, telling myself I’ve done one of the greatest things in the world.
I watched all 8 episodes over my fall break. I loved that the Air Force showed this raw and real footage of BMT. You don't see this kind of stuff all the time. I'm a freshman in highschool hoping to get into the Air Force Academy and this was an amazing experience to watch the men and women success in the 37th Training Wing. I'm hoping that it'll be me in that uniform one day soon.
My flight was in that same room getting our tech school orders when we were informed of the 9/11 attacks. This was a great docuseries. I hope all the Airmen are at a good base and have great leadership. Happy Yule and Merry New Year. Good luck to all who will go to basic in 2022 and beyond!
Oh my gosh… what happened that day in basic did they stop training that day ??
Just graduated last week and I’m at Tech School now. To anyone that’s headed out soon: you’ll get through it. It’s hard, but you can do it. It sucks being away from your family and loved ones, but it’s bearable.
I graduated Bmt in August 2022 and i was the same squadron they were too (321st) Go warthogs 4L Flight 526. Basic was a crazy journey, felt like a movie. It honestly was the most fun that i’m glad i’ll never have again. for anyone that’s going soon… just have faith, the first night is going to be real hard bc of the thoughts that will be going around your head.. the hardest thing you will do in bmt is the first day… leaving your loved ones. everything else will come into your hands and power. so many of our airmen and officers have walked through the same dorms, chow halls, marching grounds and legacy that you will soon walk through. you will look back and be so damn proud of yourself for making this life changing decision… for the rest of your natural born lives. i was an element leader in basic training, i was nervous bc i was selected randomly by my mti but i stuck through it and found my confidence and strength. You will make so many connections, so many new friends, new ideas, new plans, new hope, new improvements… it’s a new world you will enter in, a world that is 1% of America 🇺🇸. be that 1% that you will take love and pride to fight for your country and the world. i am currently in tech school at lackland (3POX1) and i graduate in a week… and even though the training environment has still maintained strictness like bmt did, i will miss this adventure and i’m excited to go operational and hopefully come back here to become an mti to share my experience through teaching and motivation to the worlds next generation of airmen… because this is the worlds greatest Air Force ❤ God bless you future Airmen, Currently serving and retired
I am Proud of my brothers and sisters, I served in the Air Force from 1976 to 1982!!!! My family was very proud that I graduated basic training!!! A cousin of mine was a Captain, he took me to steak dinner after I graduated!!! I hope each of you are very successful in whatever career choice you made.
Awwhhh man…the memories that just come flushing back from watching this…I’m so happy and excited for the new airmen going out into the wild blue yonder…although, I felt sad for the airmen that didn’t have family show up for them at graduation as I experienced, but just know that you’re now part of a larger family that always has your back come what may…God Speed and best wishes
-D.Salick (2000-2004)
This has got to be the best basic documentary I’ve watched. So I’m depth, so many memories (even though mine was army). Congrats to you all! And fascinating work on behalf of the film/production crew
Call me old school, but these videos keep me grounded, humbled, and proud especially of the new recruits coming in. I legit love seeing guys excited about joining. Operational challenges can make you forget and skew you a bit, so it helps to be reminded, revisit, and question why you ultimately joined in the first place.
I'm an old 3711 BMTS Troop and the feeling that this documentary gave me took me back to 28 Jan 91, when I graduated. I didn't have the opportunity to be tapped out and watching this happen always brings a tear to my eye. I still reflect on my service to this day and I proudly state my status as a Veteran of The United States Air Force 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I graduated Aug 91. Still remember the happiness at being done. I don't remember my Squadron, but fondly remember getting on the bus to leave!
Job well done to ALL involved- from the trainees, the MTIs, the documentary crew. As a former MTI, this documentary brought back great memories. For me, at first, being an MTI was the hardest job I had been TOLD to do yet the most rewarding and oddly enough, I probably would’ve done it again.
Congratulations to all the new Airmen. My son went through the same and when I saw you graduate it brought me to tears. It is a very exciting time in your life to be part of the Greatest Air Force in the world. My son was in the Security Force and loved every minute of it. He is now retired. May you go on to do great things either continuing in the Air Force or in civilian life afterwards. I am extremely proud of each and every one of you. "Aim High". You are the best!!!!!!!
Thank you for this documentary. I’m 100% convinced this is what I want to do. Thank you so much.
Thank you for this series. My Airman graduated Nov 2019. Wow … who knew that all the changes would happen at BMT? Today, Dec 29 2021 we are still dealing with the variant Omicron. I hope a few years from now, COVID will be a distant memory. Well done Airmen past present and future. Aim High!
I’ve watched this series a couple of times over the last year and a half in preparation for BMT. Now I leave in less than a week and it feels surreal. Couldn’t be more excited! Had to give it one last watch.
Apore65, remember your reporting statement and good luck in BMT!
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@apore65 what’s your ship date ?
Actually and accurate documentary and props to the filming/editing. Graduated June 2021 and it was very similar (just much hotter haha). Working on my bachelors (I’m ANG) then hoping for guard/reserve pilot slot. These vids are definitely motivating!
So glad to see these Airman tough it out. They pretty much had some the same experiences I had while going through BMT in 2019. Looking back, it really wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. As far as the physical aspect goes, I thought high school football was harder. But nonetheless, it still makes me proud to see these Men and Women stick with it and graduate.
What an amazing documentary. I'm very proud of all trainees who had accomplished BMT. Well done everyone!! I'm shipping out on Feb 1. Watching this last episode made me very inspired and emotional at the same time. I'm a first-generation immigrant so I won't be having my parents joining me on graduation day. But I'm sure I'm going to make them proud.
I am late in saying this to a brother in the Air Force, Thank You for serving this great nation we live in!!! My service time was 1976 to 1982!
my buddy’s parents adopted me for that weekend during graduation because my family couldn’t make it and i’m very thankful for that always
Outstanding documentary! Basic changed a lot since my day but the spirit is the same. Proud of these young people who decide to serve. SSgt USAF 1969-1981
Outstanding documentary! I went through BMT in December 2020, and this is the most accurate depiction of what basic was like. Congrats to all who earned the title of an Airman, and welcome to the family. Special shout out to Sgt Rice, that man will be a chief one day 💪
Congratulations to each and every one of these young people. I'll never forget the day I graduated from USMC bootcamp. 23 Dec 1983. I didn't have any family there to share this experience with but it was one of the best and proudest days of my life. Godspeed to you guys.
Airman Lollar was wrong....she ALWAYS had what it took. Am sure she's doing an outstanding job. She could have worked for me any time. Interesting to see Airman Montgomery-Conley's wife with Air Force blue hair. Also interesting to see the TIs wearing their instructor badges only on their dress blues. Wore my instructor/master instructor badge on my BDUs and blue/dress blue uniforms, but not on the mess dress. Wonder if the female trainee who was afraid of needles made it through basic training. Would have like to heard something from the TIs at the end of this segment. These men and women made it all happen, like the NCOs have always done. They deserved to be heard from. Good series. Merry Christmas!
the blue was just a coincidence lol!! i change my hair color so often, that was just my color of the month 😂
the production and storytelling was phenomenal, I've never been in the military but I thoroughly enjoyed watching
Graduated BMT a few weeks ago, it can be a real smooth experience. All you need to do is listen, stay quiet, and do as your told. Simple. But for most people they cant stay quiet and begin to test the patience of an MTI. Which can completely ruin your day.
for anyone about to go through, it gets so much better and easier after BMT and tech school
To the staff, trainers and support people of the base who carry out the training...Class job indeed. Compassion, empathy was always there. 4 stood out, the names don't matter, but they were bright stars. What a great recruit squad all of them were, as you see these people become a unit. Your nation should be very proud of them...What of them now, is a question asked by many of us...
I had flashbacks of my oldest son graduating from BMT Feb 2018, now my oldest is at the end of WOT2. Today is Christmas eve and all the parents of the trainees are praying for phone calls. I am so thankful for these videos because it gives me a glips of what my son is going through right now during the holidays. We can't wait for BMT graduation Jan 27, 2022. Aim High!
oh many many years ago it seems like a lifetime a go, to this day i still remember my Drill instructor. SSgt. Stone. watching these videos brought back so many memories of my basic training. The dorms the parade field. I will never forget what my DI said, you never forget me you will always remember my name and if you see me at another duty station you can either buy me a beer or try to punch my lights out. LoL it was a beer. To al my fellow Airmen in the USAF. Thank you for your service.
This was a wonderfully done series. God speed to these Airmen and all who serve in the military!
Sometimes you really have to look back to appreciate what's ahead. I've been in the game 19 years and many times it feels just like yesterday when I went through. These Airmen must be groomed to realize greatness never thought possible. They must be given a purpose to understand and believe in. Development must be deliberate and sincere. Fellow leaders, don't you dare fail these young men/women. They are people, the future and most importantly not "just another Airman". Leading Airmen is a day-by-day process...
We must not fail them!
Go on Airmen and be great!
Ship out January 4th super glad I got to watch this series before going! So informational for me and now I know a little bit more on what to expect!
Awesome!! Here are some things to help you before and during BMT.
1. Know your reporting statement
2. Teamwork is essential
3. Know your chain of command
4. Know the Airmen’s Creed
5. Know the Air Force Song
6. Know Air Force ranks (both enlisted & officers)
7. Know Air Force Core values
8. Recommend being at or close to the BMT PT graduation level before you go to BMT.
airforce.com/education/military-training/bmt
Everything else will come with time. If you do not know any of the above please contact your recruiter for this information. Good luck future Airman!
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Currently at NCOA watching this. I’m overwhelmed with pride. Thank you for this documentary. I needed to see this.
This whole series was done very well. It was like raw footage but also a documentary at the same time
Good luck on your Air Force careers guys whether you do 4 years or 20! Thank you so much for providing us great content - I’ve had so much fun watching this the past few weeks 🙂 congratulations!
Great job everyone! My son graduates from Lackland next week!! Can't believe the excitement i have for him! Anyone else's kid graduating on Jan 6th 2022?
Heading to MEPS for processing this Wednesday, and will most likely be going to BMT in just a month, very nervous but also excited! This documentary really helped me out in terms of knowing what to expect, so thank you!
Congratulations, Best wishes
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
I was in BMT during Christmas of 2019 as well. Along with Thanksgiving and New Years. It was difficult but it does get easier. You find amazing friends along the journey.
I graduated BASIC from Lackland AFB in 1970 - yes... 50+ years ago and I am still in contact with other Vets that I served with. The coin that you received (not part of 1970 basic) is more than a coin - its an entry token into the 2% of those who have served our country. Even 50 years later - I've got your back....you will never forget your service nor will I.
Crazy to see their progress from beginning to end, even just drilling. Wow. Not sure why I'm watching..Navy here not Airforce, but got hooked in and still brought back a ton of memories. Some good-ish, mostly "Thank GOD that's over"
Can’t believe it’s been 6 years since I’ve gone through basic training.. time flies
I was pleased to see there was a separate PT course for the special operations trainees. From a fellow, yet older airman, I wish you all a great career. Wish I could be there with you.
Graduated last April, and started out in the 321st as a Warthog in dorm 2A1. Then covid got us knocked back a week, and got switched over to the 320th finishing out as a Gator. Man o man what an experience it was. For anyone going in, good luck, and remember. Do as your told, always think positive and you'll be finished in no time!
I’m currently studying the ASVAB and gonna take it next month but, I’ve never been the brightest kid in school and always struggled when it comes to studying but I’m still gonna try my best to get my dream job as a sensor operator in the Air Force, so wish me luck🤞.
I’m right there with you. I’m currently studying for my ASVAB as well and plan on taking it by the end of March. Hoping to get Tactical Air Maintenance as my job or PJ! I too wasn’t the best in school. Mainly because I never really tried my best. Always did alright and passed with Bs and Cs and some As. I know I’m going to do good. I’m excited for BMT!
Don't over think it, the test is only as hard as you make it. When you get to Basic, voulenteer for KP duty. It's a day off you don't have to do any facing movements and you meet a lot of new people. And you don't have to do anything special for desserts🥳
I think theres a lot but you probably just need to know basic math
Congrats! 7 Years ago I was in your footsteps. Always remember this moment no matter how long ago it was, airmen.
I went to basic Feb 2020 and was in the 321st training squadron flt 270 and i can fully say they did not implement any covid measures until the DAY I graduated by cancelling the in person ceremony weekend and making everyone wear a mask due to our graduation being live streamed for our friends and family to see!
Lol that sucks. I hate wearing masks anyways
I spent 22 years in the Air Force greatest time in my life. God bless and best of luck to you all.
Good morning, Mark. Thank you for your service!
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
To anyone going to BMT soon feeling nervous it's going to be ok even though your leaving a family behind the one your about to join will always be there for you. I can't wait to call anyone who joins a bother or sister in arms.
For those of you who are going in open general, do not let that scare you off from proceeding forward with the recruitment process. I went in open general in 2017 and got 2R1X1. Sometimes taking that unknown gamble can bring you the greatest reward. Also, it's never too late to start a new life, whether you're 22 or 34 and up! I'm so proud of all my brothers and sisters in arms, thank you for putting your country before yourself.
It was pretty fun watching this series, enlisted in October of 2017 and now 4 years later I'm getting ready to separate. Time goes by so quickly when you're in.
Watching this series brought a flood of memories back to me. I've been out now a little over four years. But the days spent a JBSA-Lackland are still there nearly a decade later. I can be driving down the road now and smell fresh cut sweet grass and it brings me back to late March in Texas, marching around Lackland. Most memorable moment for me, finding out minutes before the Honor Graduate coining a mistake had been made and I was supposed to be over there. So I had to book it to get there. And the wait for my mom to find me and tag me out seemed to take ages. Of course, for me it was 7 1/2 weeks of BMT and one week of capstone before moving on to tech school. Looking back, some of my fondest memories of my time in the Air Force were during basic training, tech school, and even while I was deployed. I was also in one of the old squadron buildings, not what we called "disneyland" when I was there. And I miss it, serving, being apart of something bigger. BMT was such a simpler time. Just give it your all, do your absolute best, do it right. 331st, Flt 203 Feb-Apr 2015.
I ship December 27th, and graduation February 17th, these videos have helped me expect and get ready to go.
This was one of the best documentaries I have seen in quite some time. I went through Basic in 1961 and the difference is amazing between then and now. I hope there will be follow up documentaries like this one in the future, it was done outstandingly well and I can't stop watching it over and over again.
Dis you have a ceremony? We didn't in 72.
@@anthonyfoutch3152 No Tony, we didn't. Quite a few of us only were at Lackland for 4 weeks then reassigned to our tech schools from there. We finished our Basic at tech school 4 hours a day in either the mornings, or afternoons. My tech school was Sheppard .
@@billexusaf1542 were you ever a PLO? lol
@@anthonyfoutch3152 You're going to have to explain what a PLO is. Back in my time we didn't use al these abbreviations like they do today. I was an aircraft jet engine mechanic, AFSC 43250
@@billexusaf1542 You never seen "No Time For Sergeants" ? PLO is PERMANENT LATRINE ORDERLY. Any USAF should watch No Time For Sergeants.
Great Documentary. So glad I watched this to get an idea of what my daughter went through. She started BMT just after these Airmen graduated and we were not allowed to come to graduation due to covid protocols.
I enjoyed this series. It brought back many memories of passing through the 321st TRS in Sep 94. Much appears to have changed , while much is the same. Thank you all for your dedication and service….Airmen, MTI’s and filmmakers.
Love these series. I was wondering what happened to Trainee Garcia. I may have missed an episode so I went back to Chapter 5 and that's how I found out about Trainee Garcia. I hope he is doing well.
He got discharged due to his PTSD or some other mental illness
This was a delightful coverage of these young airmen/women. As an AF guy with 26 years, it was good to see the caliber and enthusiasm of our next gen rolling through our gates. Best hope and wishes for these new airmen and thanks to this who did the videography. Nice work!
Excellent series!
My future son-in-law is going through the recruiting process right now!
And as you embark in the blue life, you along with every Air Force vet, will be a blue family. You will see smiles and handshakes for the rest of your life... WELCOME!!
I leave for BMT in 4 days, these videos are amazing help on what to expect!
lol.. same shipping date with me. Dec 27th .see you down there
@@290843735 aye thats whats up bro
I leave in 10 days... I need to prepare more... T-T
i leave on the 27th too see y’all there my name is chris waiters
Best of luck brother, you will be there with one of my buddies
I have been watching and reading some of the different videos and replies on USAF BMT lately. Things are different now then back in '78. Longer, added tactics and just the overall feeling to me is different. The one thing I wanted to say is, I am glad we didn't have a graduation ceremony like they have now. We did a pass in review in front of some brass and headed back to our dorms. Spent the last day/night packing and waiting to find out when our bus leaves and off to tech school. I don't think my family would have been able to afford the cost to fly out there, so knowing what I did at the time, I am glad we left the next morning with no fanfare, just getting out of dodge. Saved the big celebration after tech school, 2 weeks off before heading to the first duty station. Good luck, stay strong, stay well and enjoy your time as the years will fly by.
i'm a junior in high school right now and this series has helped me so much and i have a feeling i'll be ready to prepare for what's to come my way
Im so proud 👏 of these kids. Thank you, all Airmen 🇺🇸 is proud of you.
It doesn't get "easier." You get BETTER!
I’m grateful for all that have enlisted. My son currently serves and has for 12 years. God bless all of you!
The crowd cheer got me with all the feels!
Great memories. Very different from my experience in 1977 but the feelings and emotions are the same. At the time, I had no plans of doing over 20 years....but I did it and I loved it. Best wishes to all those that make this choice. Do your best, the country needs people like you.
So pumped to take this ASVAB now even though I’m enlisting in the army I salute all the branches my brother has has been in the air force for almost a decade now it’s my time
Go kill it brother
Awesome. We wish you the very best in your Army career.
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
This was such an interesting series! My husband and I attended our son's grad ceremony last week...Jan 13th! What an amazing fun event to attend! ..............Thank you, Stephanie Moody
31:37 I was in same dormitory, 341 TRS 2A2 about 7 months before this was filmed. I sure hope they have that stall fixed by now.
COngrats to you all. I Graduated in May of 1973. It was one of the most important days of my life. My 4 years as 7 levele ground radio repairman led me to a life as a Director of Strategic development for the world's 2nd largest computer company. Why? Becasuse ...learning to love learning and the discipline to make it happen. Just because you are "enlisted" doesn't mean you are stuck there. shut up. listen up
I’m going through the recruitment process as we speak. Have my date to take the ASVAB in 03/21 along with MEPS. Hopefully this time I can go to Basic and not be temporarily disqualified again. Praying the Lord guides me
what score you get?
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Very good documentary! A lot has changed since 1986 when I went through! Only 6 weeks back then.
All the best to all of them. Especially Bayliss. Hope he makes it through to sof and he seems humble.
Great documentary! I graduated in Jan ‘79 and only a handful of parents of parents attended. Most also had guaranteed jobs. There was no way I’d leave it up to luck and the USAF to choose my job! In any case BZ’s to all and hope they’re doing well!
I’ll never forget that feelings of showering for the first time alone after 8 weeks 😁
anyone else shipping out dec 27th??? this series has been such a godsend that its complete right before i leave
I remember my first experience of Air Force BMT and the impact it had upon making me the man I
am today. You learn teamwork, perseverance and respect for your brothers in arms no matter what
the job. If I could pass on words of wisdom for those going through Air Force BMT two thoughts
come to mind. Never stop being who you are and lift those around up when they are down. Matthew
7:12 says “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do for you, for this sums up the
law and the prophets”. Lift your brothers up as you would have them lift you up in time of need. In
parting remember future Airmen: Integrity in everything you do, Excellence in all you do and Service
Before Self. Amn Mascioli 134th FSS