I graduated from Lackland in 1986, had a very rewarding and enjoyable Air Force career and retired after 24 years of service! I would do it all over again!
Graduated BMT in1977 and retired in 1997. My AFSC was Radio Relay Repairman in the communications field. Which pretty much would put me in any corner of the world. From an air base to the most remote communication site. After the cold war ended all those communications relay sites on mountain tops have all been abandoned and closed. Back then we had AF base in Libya & Iran. The Iranian military also trained in Lackland back then.
I graduated the same year, started out training for sky cops, but got volunteered to Para rescue spent allot of time at Lackland training. I remember the Iranians being there, they bought every bottle of mens and womens perfume and covered themselves in it because they wouldnt shower...pigs!
I was there back in March for my great nephew’s graduation, it was the most moving day of this year by far! They wore their dress blue jackets also, wonder why this one was in shirtsleeves? Anyway, the morning from their run when he spotted us with our banner and the big ole smile came over his face to all the patriotic music, marching, flags! I’ve never felt so patriotic before in my life! It was a great day, so proud of Trey that day! Posting under his RUclips I just realized, it was on my iPad (don’t have my own acct).
USAF Uniform 505 followed by 1505 khakis much improved didn't wrinkle as much. Loved it when all the military services had khaki uniforms with service unique rank stripes🙂🫡 Liked 40 mission crush flying saucer service caps too.
My son just entered BMT last week, and I am looking forward to seeing him for Family Day (on his little brother's birthday!!) and for graduation the following week.
I was there in October 1972, 3711 BMTS/Flight 1111, they were pushing 1600+ flights a year through...I was back twice for two of my sons who went through BMTS..still one of the best experiences of my life..
We also got on a bus to the train station enroute to Chanute AFB (March 1968) No ceremony or anything. I've been retired for 35 years now. I will miss it til I die.
Graduated in December 82. Went to Chanute, IL for tech school, 423X0, then stationed at Pease AFB, NH, also went to Plattsburg, NY, Westover, MA, and Altus, OK. Did reserve duty at Homestead, FL.
Please. Do you know the schedule of the graduation? Is it Thursday and Friday still? What days do they get with family? How long? I greatly appreciate your help.
My son just graduated July 13th & it was one of the greatest experiences! I’m so proud of his accomplishments. He was first an element leader & then Dorm Chief & I got the opportunity to witness him call his flight & present coins. GOD bless every Airman! Airman Anthony Llorens FLT 407 ♥️🤍💙🇺🇸🫡
Please. Do you know the schedule of the graduation? Is it Thursday and Friday still? What days do they get with family? How long? I greatly appreciate your help.
I graduated back in 96'. Some things here I noticed that are different. 1. A pregnant drill instructor. How's that possible? 2. So many already with stripes. You usually didn't get your stripes until after graduation, not before. 3. What is a "special warfare flight", "commanders excellence flight", "fitness excellence flight" and "academic specialist flight"? 4. Tattoos were a no no below the sleeve, elbow. 5. Transgender drill instructor. From another video.
I have a question for anyone that knows. Please help. My fiancé is graduating next month and I can’t find information on the days. There are times I’ve heard the Airman’s run and the coin ceremony is on Thursday and the Graduation is on Friday. There is other information saying it is all on Thursday. Does anyone know the correct information. I appreciate it.
Newly graduated airmen here. Due to covid restrictions the airmen's run, graduation and the coin ceremony are all on one day which is Thursday. Your fiancé should have sent you a paper with the itinerary for the day. After the graduation ceremony your fiancé should be able to spend a couple of hours with you before he has to head back to his squadron for the night. Then after that he will be heading to his designated Tech School.
In took Basic at Amarillo AFB Jul 67 - Aug 67. We didn't get a stripe until we graduated Basic. I see a bunch of people with not just one stripe but two stripes. I guess you get rank fast in today's USAF...
I'm curious,. where do the visitors sit? I am going in June, will I be in stands or down at ground level like this video? trying to decide what camera lens to bring!
How far is the graduation site from san antonio international airport(SAT) i am planning to attend the graduation this coming nov22 thanks for you reply and video
When USAF still had Warrant Officers (much respect for them) and hardship AF bases like Goosebay Labrador, Eareckson Air Station Shemya Island, Thule. Greenland. BRrrrrrr🥶😶🌫️
Sorry. I arrived late to the grad ceremony because the base police gave poor instructions to the family parking area. Please see my channel for additional short videos of the ceremony.
51 years ago for me, we wore 1505’s in those days. They are Khaki color uniforms. Old Air Force I guess you would say! Did a tour in Vietnam as a Security Forces Troop. Lots of memories from my time in the USAF. Some good, some not so good. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat.
no such thing in'64.ww2 barracks with korean war marines as t/i's.with white duty belts.basic was in the marine manuel, not the puffy crap after. done,because they knew something we didn't.vietnam. never heard of it.went on to heavy equip,jump school in kadena,jungle survival at clark and 20 mo's in cam rahn and phan rang.redhorse 554&555.thanks hard ass t/i's!
It has to do with whether or not they had a degree or otherwise met the qualification. I came in back in 1997 with an associate's, which qualified me for E3. You also got rank for being in the eagle scouts. It was all in your contract you signed at MEPS. We were only allowed to wear the uniform with rank starting on graduation day.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV, Jesus Christ is the only way.........
I graduated from Lackland in 1986, had a very rewarding and enjoyable Air Force career and retired after 24 years of service! I would do it all over again!
Thank you for serving our country!
Cheers Brother. 29 here with great memories on Uncle Sam’s dime. Cheers.
Roger that...retired 35 years ago.
Thank you sir
Hasn’t changed much since I graduated in 1971. Last time I marched in the Air Force. Good years!
We didn’t have this big stadium in 2010. It was like a parking lot with bleachers. Still couldn’t forget it though. One of the best days of my life.
Graduated BMT in1977 and retired in 1997. My AFSC was Radio Relay Repairman in the communications field. Which pretty much would put me in any corner of the world. From an air base to the most remote communication site. After the cold war ended all those communications relay sites on mountain tops have all been abandoned and closed. Back then we had AF base in Libya & Iran. The Iranian military also trained in Lackland back then.
What an exciting military career! Thank you for your service!
I graduated the same year, started out training for sky cops, but got volunteered to Para rescue spent allot of time at Lackland training. I remember the Iranians being there, they bought every bottle of mens and womens perfume and covered themselves in it because they wouldnt shower...pigs!
I was there, loved it.
Thanks for serving 🇺🇸
What date was this graduation ?
I was there back in March for my great nephew’s graduation, it was the most moving day of this year by far! They wore their dress blue jackets also, wonder why this one was in shirtsleeves? Anyway, the morning from their run when he spotted us with our banner and the big ole smile came over his face to all the patriotic music, marching, flags! I’ve never felt so patriotic before in my life! It was a great day, so proud of Trey that day! Posting under his RUclips I just realized, it was on my iPad (don’t have my own acct).
I love 💕 you this is so motivational. I'm 322 from Oct. 2002. I'm heading into rehabilitation school and this is what I needed
Best wishes to you. It seems like everyone really enjoyed the Boot Camp. Should be a cake walk (compared to the Marines).
im from the 322 training squadron as well, FLT 467 july 2010
Second to none!
@@DockLobstah COME GET SOME!!!
1967 we wore kahki shirts-never had such a huge drill area. Course it was only 6 weeks.And anywhere we went the "road guards" were front and back.
1961 wore the Kahki too. Remember the kahki Bush Jacket.
USAF Uniform 505 followed by 1505 khakis much improved didn't wrinkle as much. Loved it when all the military services had khaki uniforms with service unique rank stripes🙂🫡
Liked 40 mission crush flying saucer service caps too.
That is the COOLEST THING IVE EVER SEEN.
My son just entered BMT last week, and I am looking forward to seeing him for Family Day (on his little brother's birthday!!) and for graduation the following week.
I was there in October 1972, 3711 BMTS/Flight 1111, they were pushing 1600+ flights a year through...I was back twice for two of my sons who went through BMTS..still one of the best experiences of my life..
Thank you for your service
1966, oh the memories!
I'm RETIRED Navy and my Son Joined the Air Force in September 2020. He Àttended BMT and Tech School 🏫 in KESSLER Biloxi, Mississippi
Never had a graduation back in February 1970. Just got our orders to our next assignment!!
Feb 81.... I walked that path..
Aim High
I graduated BMT back in 2017. Man, it still feels like yesterday.
thank you for your service!
🤣 I’m young and it was 1982 for me
I never cease to be amazed with the whole graduation ceremony thing. Interesting. I just got a bus and left.
We also got on a bus to the train station enroute to Chanute AFB (March 1968) No ceremony or anything. I've been retired for 35 years now. I will miss it til I die.
Graduated in December 82. Went to Chanute, IL for tech school, 423X0, then stationed at Pease AFB, NH, also went to Plattsburg, NY, Westover, MA, and Altus, OK.
Did reserve duty at Homestead, FL.
Chanute? 🤣 Denver CO here. 29yrs later.
Wow what are the odds I run into my graduation on RUclips? LoL
Thanks for your service!
Which one are you?
Please. Do you know the schedule of the graduation? Is it Thursday and Friday still? What days do they get with family? How long? I greatly appreciate your help.
Congratulations!
@@Alero228 it’s Wednesday and Thursday
My son just graduated July 13th & it was one of the greatest experiences! I’m so proud of his accomplishments. He was first an element leader & then Dorm Chief & I got the opportunity to witness him call his flight & present coins. GOD bless every Airman!
Airman Anthony Llorens FLT 407
♥️🤍💙🇺🇸🫡
Outstanding! God bless
Hey I'm in this video! Flt 061 CEP!
L.O.L...No you're not where are you?
@@lindasmith7978 Around 7:20 in the 4th element. Second guy after the black dude (his name's Smith)
Howard Man, thanks for your service!
@@howardman3926 are you the guy with the bc glasses?
Please. Do you know the schedule of the graduation? Is it Thursday and Friday still? What days do they get with family? How long? I greatly appreciate your help.
My son starts AF boot camp in (12) days on March 15th. I'm so proud of him yet; I'm also nervous.
Thank you all for your service. 😇
Sending our best to you and your son. Thank you for your sacrifice and your son's service.
Congrats, mine graduated in December. The ceremony was awesome! Best regards to your son AND your family!
3711 BMTS 1986 Your Welcome to you all. I'd do again if I could. Thank You!
Hi all, is it true you have to show proof of vaccination in order to go to the graduation? My daughter graduates this month :)
yoo that’s crazy your son actually left the same day I did
Wishing them the best throughout.
I went through basic in 1981 ,Sq 3702 flt 583. I loved my time in the USAF.
Thank you for your service
Been there and done that, 1973 it was grand!
Graduated in 1980. We didn't do this. We did Pass and Review at the Parade Grounds.
Ah, the ole bomb run is still in business! Lackland graduate 1981! served 8yrs and was the best yrs of my life from 19yrs old to 28yrs old.
This is not bomb run, that comes the day after at the parade field
Been there done that BMTS 3723/FLT035 back in’83..NOW GIVE ME A 341 !!!
was just there last year in March. Son graduated from Basic :)
Appreciate your sacrifice and your son's service to our country!
Wow que hermoso yo esperando para ver a mi hija en 3 días más es su graduación ahí mismo
Muchas felicidades. Le doy las gracias por su sacrificio y el servicio a nuestro país
We didn't have graduation ceremonies in 1968!
Wow.
This graduation was of December 29th 2021, which was like 6 months ago
I graduated back in 96'. Some things here I noticed that are different. 1. A pregnant drill instructor. How's that possible? 2. So many already with stripes. You usually didn't get your stripes until after graduation, not before. 3. What is a "special warfare flight", "commanders excellence flight", "fitness excellence flight" and "academic specialist flight"? 4. Tattoos were a no no below the sleeve, elbow. 5. Transgender drill instructor. From another video.
June 1982, 3443rd Squadron; best decision ever. 🇺🇸
Our fellow Airmen.
4:30, cap is bouta fall off, belt looks baaaad...
I Am so proud of my son Julian Tiofilo Ybarra
I appreciate his service and your sacrifices.
Wow 🎉
I have a question for anyone that knows. Please help. My fiancé is graduating next month and I can’t find information on the days. There are times I’ve heard the Airman’s run and the coin ceremony is on Thursday and the Graduation is on Friday. There is other information saying it is all on Thursday. Does anyone know the correct information. I appreciate it.
Newly graduated airmen here. Due to covid restrictions the airmen's run, graduation and the coin ceremony are all on one day which is Thursday. Your fiancé should have sent you a paper with the itinerary for the day. After the graduation ceremony your fiancé should be able to spend a couple of hours with you before he has to head back to his squadron for the night. Then after that he will be heading to his designated Tech School.
In took Basic at Amarillo AFB Jul 67 - Aug 67. We didn't get a stripe until we graduated Basic. I see a bunch of people with not just one stripe but two stripes. I guess you get rank fast in today's USAF...
They give you e3 if you sign up for 6 yrs instead of 4
e@@bobsmith5109or have a college degree but choose to be enlisted
Squadron 3701 , Flight 459 . November 1976 .
I'm curious,. where do the visitors sit? I am going in June, will I be in stands or down at ground level like this video? trying to decide what camera lens to bring!
There are bleachers or stands. Personally, I wanted to get up close. You can do either.
@@drobousmc oh nice! thanks for quick reply
Wow
How far is the graduation site from san antonio international airport(SAT) i am planning to attend the graduation this coming nov22 thanks for you reply and video
Our son graduates the same day!
Is this an air force officer passing out parade or Air force Airman pop???
I did not see any person passing out
50 years ago it was just our flight out on a dusty field. no vistiors.
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I gradurated from basic training at Lackland Afb in Jan 1955
Thank you for your service
When USAF still had Warrant Officers (much respect for them) and hardship AF bases like Goosebay Labrador, Eareckson Air Station Shemya Island, Thule. Greenland. BRrrrrrr🥶😶🌫️
Any chance I can find the entire grad video here? I dont have fb to watch there.
Sorry. I arrived late to the grad ceremony because the base police gave poor instructions to the family parking area. Please see my channel for additional short videos of the ceremony.
Get Facebook. Make a dummy mail and fake personal info
BTW, nice moonwalk though!
Why am I just seeing this, but the the 3rd white dude in the 4th collum
3708 BMTS FLIGHT 612😊
This was me 40 years ago
Thank you for your service
Today is my 44th anniversary of when I went to boot camp.....
Wow!!! Thank you for serving.
51 years ago for me, we wore 1505’s in those days. They are Khaki color uniforms. Old Air Force I guess you would say! Did a tour in Vietnam as a Security Forces Troop. Lots of memories from my time in the USAF. Some good, some not so good. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat.
I appreciate your service!
Why do you have so many ads interrupting the video?
RUclips pumps the ads. I have nothing to do with them, nor do I have control.
Graduation parade February 1961
no such thing in'64.ww2 barracks with korean war marines as t/i's.with white duty belts.basic was in the marine manuel, not the puffy crap after. done,because they knew something we didn't.vietnam. never heard of it.went on to heavy equip,jump school in kadena,jungle survival at clark and 20 mo's in cam rahn and phan rang.redhorse 554&555.thanks hard ass t/i's!
welcome home brother,see u on the other side
WTH??? Why not on the bomb run anymore?
Are they future officials or what?
Enlisted
Well how lovely. With all the stripes in that group, might as well just promote them to Ssgt and be done with it from the outset.
HOW can there be so many one and two stripers graduating??? What gives? Anyone?
they handed them out like they were on sale.
It has to do with whether or not they had a degree or otherwise met the qualification. I came in back in 1997 with an associate's, which qualified me for E3. You also got rank for being in the eagle scouts. It was all in your contract you signed at MEPS. We were only allowed to wear the uniform with rank starting on graduation day.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV, Jesus Christ is the only way.........
Love your verse but perhaps you meant to post this on your fav religious RUclips channel? This is an AF graduation.
Why are they all segregated?
Some squadrons were mixed, I believe.
Out of step 2:29 last row closest to the camera
This is a mess tbh. Did they never learn to wear properly fitting unifroms? How about proper parade rest? Or March? Jesus Christ
Does the AF separate the boys and girls?
They do everything together outside. Inside, they sleep and shower separately.