Chapter One: First Impressions
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The Air Force is pulling me. Ever get the feeling in your gut that this was the correct path you should have taken long ago?
Do it, then, if it's not too late.
Do it. If it ain't too late
The exact feelings I have right now
@Cody1138 two recruiters have called me so far and they are telling me that my allergies/asthma immediately disqualifies me but I’m gonna keep searching for a way around it because my asthma isn’t bad, I haven’t had a flare up years. The allergist gave me an inhaler because my allergies are kinda the cause of my asthma. I believe there’s a way that I can get a waiver. I just have to take a pulmonary exam to show that my breathing is fine.
Me right now
I watched this series a few times before I left for basic 2 years ago. It's mostly accurate, but there was much more yelling and chaos in weeks 0-3. We started to get the hang of things around week 4. And by week 6, we had the whole daily routine locked down pretty well. Every once in a while after week 5, somebody would get too comfortable and do something stupid, setting us back to "week 0 mode" for an unspecified amount of time. Just stay locked in, shut up, do what you're told, and never get too comfortable and you'll be fine. Try to take leadership positions and challenge yourself as much as possible to get the most out of the experience. Good luck to anyone leaving soon!
I am going to screenshot your comment to my grandson, who is setting out for boot camp in January
My daughter just went through all of this and will be graduating next Thursday November 4th 2021. Yes Im a very proud father.
Hell yeah.
Congrats
Hell yeah! I just graduated myself 2 months ago, currently at my Tech school preparing to in-process all the new airman coming in from Lackland this coming Friday, I believe it's the Knights... I'm not sure anymore they mixed them up due to a lot of MTI's taking leave in one squadron
I'm going in next Tuesday. : ) Hope my dad will feel the same.
@@bellablackmist5033 Hey me too!
Just graduated tech school. I remember watching this series before I went to BMT and it’s pretty spot on. I hope this reaches more people about to go in
Congrats! I am going in August!
my son just got in 2days ago. congrats!
I did not realize there would be swimming. My son is in basic rn but cannot swim. 😬
@@SammyKaye32 .. swimming is for special operations not general Air Force. No swimming in basic.
@@tewksburydriver8624Thank you! I did some panicked researching after posting that. Lol
Good luck to all the future Airmen. I joined right out of high school in 1975. It was the best decision I ever made. There was no money for college and I couldn't continue living at home. The USAF gave me a job, housing, medical and educational benefits and an exciting career. After active duty I joined the Air National Guard and became a full time technician. I retired after 38.5 years of service.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you 🙏
Wow thank you for your service sir
Thank you for your long productive and fulfilling service and career. I joined back in May of 1976, just out of high school for most of the reasons you did too. Went DEP, shipping out the day before Thanksgiving that same year. Stayed in for 4 years, extended 8 months so I could avoid one more winter in Alaska ( awesome 18 month tour there) before finishing up at Keesler. Then going on to finish a 4-year college degree that was an extension of my Air Force job, worked 30 years for GM before retiring. Could not have made a better choice. Still have a good friend that I worked with at my first PCS base in South Carolina.
The one thing I learned in Basic that was "drilled" into us as a Flight by our MTI was, "always keep your military bearing". Has worked well for me in life, no matter what challenge one encounters, imho.
On behalf of all those who never said it ...
THANK YOU for your comment to OUR Country.
I'll never forget about you!! ❤
Seeing that young married couple prepare for his departure for BMTS really hit home for me. That was me and my ex-wife thirty years ago. Married one week with a baby on the way and preparing to step foot on that bus to Lackland AFB. All the emotions, anxiety, and uncertainty were captured beautifully in this video. Going into the USAF was the single most important decision of my life and I wouldn’t be the person I am today had it not been for the education and experiences I gained in my seven years of service. Thank you, USAF Recruiting, for reminding me of where it all started.
Thank you for your service.
What happened to your wife?
Ex wife?
Respect to you sir , my dad followed the same approach
Ex what happened
I graduated from BMT last year. Joining the AF was the best decision I ever made. I have learned so much and have met so many great people in just one year. Thankful for this opportunity.
How was the experience at Basic?
BMT was hard but not impossible, there were times were you felt like giving up, up then you realize something, that you measure up to it after all , and then you feel proud then you were that blue uniform, and walk up and down that parade field with AirPower hovering above your head
Liar
Not lying. Not sure how to prove it to you in RUclips comments lol. Are you in the military?@@dorbinop4468
Really enjoyed the fact you took the time to introduce us to these soon-to-be Airmen! I also like that you selected a diverse range of candidates from both coasts and the center...plus an open-general candidate and a special forces candidate. WELL DONE! Looking forward to the next episodes. BTW...More than 31 years ago...I arrived at Lackland...and let me tell you as that bus pulled in...I GOT ALL THE FEELS!
ruclips.net/video/9Etn96PC8XQ/видео.html
"Diverse"
Same here 59 years ago on 11/6
@@SuperLumianaire pathetic right wing propaganda
@@bobafett_8922 nope. Just the truth ya anti American fool.
@@SuperLumianaire how am I anti American?
From a filmmaker's perspective, this is a good doc series. Keep it up Air Force!
For the people making disparaging remarks about the wife, you certainly lack empathy. These people live in a very small, rural community with very little danger. Her husband is going a thousand miles away into the MILITARY. He wrote our nation a blank check good for his very life. Of course she is worried about him. Hopefully, as his training completes and she is able to join him, she will have the opportunity to grow and mature as much as he will. Exposure to different parts of our country and to even other countries will change her profoundly. I suspect she will be a much stronger person in ten years.
Dude he was going to the chair force 😂
I was in the USAF 2001-2005. When I got to SA airport, there was separate area for trainees to wait. Those benches were not comfortable. We got to Lackland in the dark and the driver purposely drove us in circles to get us confused. After that we pulled up to an old building and we were screamed at. A lot. That first night is a blur. Interesting first chapter. Can't wait to see the next.
Thank you for your service.
Why circles?
@@max4750 So they dont remember the route to escape boot camp.
i went there May of 2001
Air Force retired (27 years). 20 years Civil Engineer/RED HORSE, 7 years MTI. The trainees come from all walks of life. It was always excited to see them become a cohesive team over 6 weeks (now 8!). Cool to see the life of an Airman before BMT! Good luck to all Airmen/Guardians as they embark on their adventure!
Hey sir, I’m currently here at Gulfport tech school for the same job as you had. What advice would you give yourself if you were to redo it again?
@@markangelo_g are you a Structures Airman?
@@coolti44 yessir
@@markangelo_g enjoy it! CE is the best! Work hard play hard! You’ll love it.
Nope it’s 6 again, and in the heat of COVID I think some classes got down to like 2-4 weeks ( those has to go back for more training but we’re officially airman)
Some great advice to the trainees. Don't volunteer for anything in basic and keep your mouth shut. Listen to the instructors, they want you to follow simple instructions and have attention to detail. That is huge in basic!
I respectfully disagree. In Basic Training I was the chow runner, many people would argue that’s the “hardest job”. I didn’t volunteer, though I believe that my entire perspective of basic training was affected by my “job”. As rough as it may be to get yelled at more or learn a responsibility in the first week or two, especially when you’re doing this job 3 times a day, can be stressful, but arguably it changed the way I perceived stress for the rest of basic, and arguably tech school, and even more arguably my career in the operational Air Force. Just saying!!
The Air Force at the time of life I went through was painful for me but made me a better person. I recommend it to anyone young looking for growth as a person and direction the greatest skill you will learn is teamwork which is important for any career you want to follow.
46:03 - Wearing that shirt is a warning sign to MTI's that you need some special attention. When I joined the first words out of my Recruiter's mouth were don't be stupid and wear an Air Force shirt when you arrive at BMT.
I leave November 29th for the hotel and arrive at Lackland the 30th! Im so excited, i'm gonna be a Air Transportation Specialist. I cannot express how excited and ready I am to go. I've wanted to join the Air Force for so long and I had to make alot of changes to even get the opportunity. I lost over 30 pounds over the span of 2 months and have been training really hard for BMT. I can't wait to begin my career!
Good luck! You’ll learn to enjoy basic. You’ll come out with some new lifelong brothers/sisters. It’s great.
Aye man best of luck to you. I went to basic just this past January and graduated in March, as I’m sure you’ve heard; keep your head down and do what you’re told. It was one of weirded times of my life, but it’s rewarding when you officially earn the title of ‘Airman’. Best of luck, learn what makes your Flight stay organized, do what you’re told, and you’ll do great! We’ll see you soon wingman ‼️
p.s. don’t do Laterne crew, please don’t 💀
Hey man I arrive at lackland on the 30th as well. Good luck dude. We might run into each other
Good for you and lots of luck for the future.
How was the experience at Basic?
So, this guy is married and lives with his father but WON’T do the damn dishes??? Sounds like a hell of a guy.
I endured basic training at Sampson Air Base. Started 3 March,1953. The Air Force took this lovely Lake Geneva waterfront property over from the Navy. The weather was miserable, and the flu, affectionally known as Samsonitis), was rampant. The DI's never ending verbal assaults that 'Yes Sir, No Sir, keep your mouth shut and your eyes open' served well in my 23+ years of service.
Did my time at Lackland forty years ago. It will be interesting to follow this series and see how much things have changed. From what I've seen so far, there have been a lot of changes.
Aug '78, Six weeks then off to tech school at Keesler.
It was Lowry for me. Weapons training at mile high city. Have since learned they shut that base down. Wonder where weapons troops get their training these days?
Thank you for your service sir.
That's a long time ago. Just out of curiosity, what were the MTIs like back then?
@@gokurocks9They swore a lot, but overall, the experience was still the same.
Impressive. So inspiring seeing the new generation joining the military. Thank you USAF.
What is your zip code?
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
49424 I asked general smith if he needed volunteers but said I was nco
Watching this gives me the flashback and feelings of leaving my fam and gf behind. The experience was definitely worth helping me grow as a person. Good luck to all the soon to
Be new airman and ones going to basic training!
I went to basic training May 18 2021. Returned in august, only to come home to Hurricane IDA and was activated! Enlisted right into the end peak of Covid lol. I should have documented my time before and after basic, however I have photos, a couple of videos and letters :)
Anyone telling you that the military will set you back 4 years is a damn fool. I did 4 years in the Army. Graduated with my Bachelors in I.T and Masters in Computer Science debt free. I hold a TS / SCI, and I now earn more money than I know what the hell to do with. None of this would be possible with the 4 years I did in the Army.
Best job in the world is any job in the U.S. Air Force 🇺🇸. Do your best for four or twenty plus years (usually your choice 🧐) and you and your family will be taken care of for life 😎
Already made the decision
Why do these dudes date such infantile woman. It has to get irritating.
Loooooooooong back stories… hoping the next chapters improve. 👍
Honestly they’re pretty realistic. It’s not a superhero story, just people trying to create a future for themselves
Whether you do an initial enlistment or make the Air Force a career, it will get you and your wife out of your town and will gain your independence. Joining the Air Force was the best I made….I wish you good luck with your Air Force journey 🇺🇸
Know this is kind of weird but I’m 25 been working stupid retail jobs don’t really have motivation to go back to school how does it work when you serve do you ever get to come back and see loved ones?
@@drewm9185 I believe you get 1 month leave every year but I’m not entirely sure
@@drewm9185 yes. You get one month accrued leave each year, approximately 2.5 days per month.
Already seeing a weeee bit of a difference from what I experienced in the mid-80s lol. Outstanding premise, USAF...and hats off to these young Airmen for taking part...looking forward to the next episode!
I went through Basic at Lackland AFB, TX in 1984. We didn’t have these to watch before going to Basic. Needless to say, Basic has changed allot between when I went through land now! Retired in 2005…twenty one years…was a great time and my career went by fast!
BMT - May - July 2014
OTS - October - December 2019
This brings me back
Who couldn't stop watching this once they started?
This is a wonderful "real life" experience I'm sharing with my New Spouses! Thank you for doing this!
Spouses plural?
Lol. Spouses? Where it at
Plural?
bro spouses?
Spouses? You must be Mormon!
Just started some paperwork with an Air Force Reserves recruiter. The job opportunities in my trade are great, and I'll get some cool benefits. Seems like a good move despite the nonsense all government organizations come with. I already know there will be some of that, but that's everywhere.
Y’all are so lucky! I went through in 2014 I wish everyday I could go back…so much fun looking back at it.
Yeah basic (all branches) is a unique experience you’ll only get to experience once. What was your afsc?
Jeez. Everything wrong with the military nowadays is embodied by this first guy.
Thank you for this. So many people sucking him off in the comments.
Hopefully, he'll learn.
i’m thinking of joining soon and im honestly really scared but i also feel like i’ll regret not experiencing it. Im 18 and want to join up after I get my associates degree. I hope this series helps me get a look at what i’ll be getting into
Do you still want to do it
3:15 I’m from Waverly, Ohio, I leave for BMT October 3rd! It’s pretty cool to see someone from the same place go through this process!
Grant, Know your reporting statement, and good luv in BMT!
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting Thank you!
Grant, you are welcome.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
This is literally Dwight from the office joins the military....
I was told this series includes film from my flight! Can't wait to see it lol it's been so long 🙂
What up Martin
@@connorwoodin9098 hey Woody 😂
How long ago was this filmed?
@@Coltontutt It was filmed near the end of 2019.
10 Oct 2000....I can't believe it's been >20 years already...man I feel old. Hopefully this new generation of Airmen don't have to fight the wars we did.
Thank you for your service💯❤️
10 October 2000 was my reporting date to Lackland as well. 322 TRS, Flight 020.
30:06 A GOOD ADVISE for teenager or people who are finishing the high school. (the contract time will fly a that age- beside you will have money for the rest of your life even is it a little)
46 yrs ago for me, Flt 0520/May-July 1975. Sure have been a lot of changes from the looks of it. Looking forward to the next episode.
ya there was never any pools even in 2000
Interesting to see. My dad joined the “newly formed Air Force” way back in the day, and served during Korea. Like one of the back stories, enlisting got him out of poverty with an opportunity for an education and living a middle class life.
I haven’t been able to picture myself doing anything in life but I can see myself in the armed forces. I have this feeling that this is what I’m supposed to do. I’ve prayed long and hard for the lord to show me a sign and I think this is it. Right now, I have to pick between which branch and it’s between the Airforce and army marines is very enticing tho. I made an 87 on my practice asvab too!
Good morning. Have you talked with an Air Force recruiter?
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
@@USAirForceRecruiting I’m currently in the process of talking to one
Yuji, that's great to hear.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
In my humble opinion, the USAF recruits people with higher intelligence because the jobs we do require the highest technology. Good luck making your choice, whichever branch you choose. I went in with a guaranteed job. If that program is still available, look into it. Warning: those jobs are usually the ones with the most need/vacancies, so what is a guaranteed job at one time may not be at a later time, depending upon which jobs the USAF needs at any time. They are also more likely to be high-stress jobs. The young man in this video is under the guaranteed job program, and his choice (air traffic control) is THE most high-stress job in civilian life.
This will literally be me in days… Land at Lackland August 2…😳😁
My only small complaint about this video, it could've been edited down some. Theres just extra time/shots that don't REALLY need to be here.
I went in in 2012 (at age 26 mind you), out in 2017. Basic was weird/kinda disappointing for me. Physically, I thought high school football camp was harder. I thought we'd get to shoot more than just like 30 min. Didn't get to stick fight either because of BLACK FLAG (we were BEGGING the TIs to let us...this was the biggest disappointment for me) and part of the obstacle course was closed because of rains/flooding!
Like others have said, most fun I never want to have again lol
22.5 years later, I still remember night 1.
Wow BMT was 28 years ago for me those looks of "what did I get myself into" are priceless. I remember thinking that during the first night but it all turned out for the best 25 years of my life USAF Retired 2018.
Salute to u my friend
Wife: youre cute
Chris: I'm aware
Been in the Air Force five years now. I still remember that first day getting to BMT. Hard to believe.
Much respect to these people I wouldn't make it through basic training.
U definitely can
Everyone can if you put your mind to it
Joined out of highschool in 2023, In tech school now, thoughts on Basic, it was hard but not impossible
What is your highest level of education, citizenship status and zip code?
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
I was in TSgt Rice's 1st flight that he pushed in 2018. Man is a legend, can't wait to see him in action again!
I was in his flight before this one featured I can attest his legendary status!!!
He was one of my classroom TI’s that guys a fool. He was awesome
Had him for the nutrition class! We just talked about the best places to eat in SA when we graduated.
Flight 481 from the 331st here! April 28- June 28 2019! TSgt Creedon and SSgt Fernandez were my MTIs. Most fun I never want to have again.
I was there the same dates, 323rd Flt 478.
I definitely agree, a lot of fun but don’t want to do it again.
watching this cause i’m planning on joining the air force next year and this is really hyping me up.
Aye let’s go flight 064!! It’s crazy this was filmed two years ago…
It really do be crazy tho. 🤙🏾
Bayless seems pretty squared away. He'll be fine.
I usually watch this series once a year. All the memories coming back from when I graduated in 2003.
"Everyone I come across is a PJ" Except none of them are and 85% who try to be one will wash out. Hilarious.
I can't wait to join in a few years
Air Traffic Controller? Dude doesn't get along with others. ATC is a high stressful job.
He’s really onto something about that standing up thing lmao😭
He needs to present that idea on Shark Tank.
Immediately started laughing at the dude who bought his own stuff so that he would only have to clean his own stuff. In the military, everything must be clean and it's everybody's responsibility to make sure it's clean. If anything is dirty, everybody gets in trouble
There is a flashback! Miss all you guys from 064 - 068, but 065 is still the best!
Flight 064!!❤️
Joined the AF in 1975 when I was 22. Honorably discharged in 1980 as an E5 (SSgt). It was the right thing for me to do at the time. Guaranteed job as a flight simulator specialist with a tech school that was 8 months long. It was a great experience with no regrets. I would do it again.
Good morning. We thank you for your service and your continued support!
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Im Issiah im about to start the whole process and setting up a appointment to see a AirForce recruiter i already did the online application, and i already get butterflies just thinking about everything but i just been watching helpful videos like these just to get myself more prepared and ready like i already been folding my clothes etc military way 🤣 but yea i highly appreciate videos like these thank you. Im looking to Go Active Duty then reserve but im debating on jobs , like medical or supply maybe crew cheif, Fleet management and Analysis i just want something i can do and go to college at the same time or after my 4 year contract , Id like your opinion or anyone to suggest jobs i should try to go for. Thank you !
Your ASVAB test, physical exam, citizenship and moral standards determine your job/career qualifications. Until you have the results from both of these it is difficult to narrow down specific careers you qualify for. On the following link there is a career assessment tool that is very helpful. It will ask a ton of questions but will use the answers to the questions you provide to narrow down a list of careers you may be interested in. I do recommend it and hope you may find it to be a helpful tool.
www.airforce.com/careers/browse-careers
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
@@USAirForceRecruiting ok Thank you Pam so much
You are so very welcome.
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Good luck on your adventure bro, you won’t regret it at all! My only advice on jobs is please do not pick security forces. Trust me and stay away from that career field. Take care of you and your mental health first.
@Im zayy
The TSgt you meet at the airport in San Antonio was no where nearly that friendly to us, lol.
Ours was super chill. Everything seemed great until we made it to the squadron
I'm going to call a recruiter as soon as my birth certificate and social arrive in the mail. I know basic isnt going to be as easy as they portray it to be with the videos but I'm dedicated and willing to fight this fight to serve this country. Its 8.5 weeks of hell yea, but once you look back on it it's like you were having fun the entire time. Most people dont realize training isnt your biggest challenge in the military, only the starting challenge. If you can pass training, you can withstand hell.
Brandon, to help you prepare and get started. Pre Basic Military Training (BMT) 14 Week Work out plan (please consult your doctor before working out). Recommend being at or close to the BMT PT graduation level before you go to BMT. Always stretch and hydrate before and after exercising. Download a training schedule to help prepare you. www.airforce.com/pdf/BMT_Training.pdf
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
I’m still waiting to go in I can’t wait! 2022 I will be an Airmen
Licash, what is your age, highest level of education completed, citizenship status and zip code?
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting 22, 5’7, some college, United stated Citizens, 84044
Licash, contact TSgt Joseph Kern
Enlisted Recruiter
1763 West 4700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84129
Office: 385-245-3133
Mobile:334-313-6227
JOSEPH.KERN.3@US.AF.MIL
Please reach out to your local recruiter provided above via phone, email, and text message. Leave your contact information phone number and email with the recruiter provided above. Please allow 10 business days not including weekends or holidays (offices will be closed Thursday and Friday) for the recruiter to contact you.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
" I didn't join to save lives" Isn't Air traffic Controlling about saving lives? I just hope every time I fly, you aren't on duty!
Do your 20 or Res/Grd to get your time for retirement, don't quit. Also, pick a career that can easily transition to civil once your done. 68thAES/452AES 90-97.
Home boy is way to tall for her 🤨
Christopher needs a serious attitude adjustment.
I watched this in April, shipped out in May, and yesterday I marched down the Bomb Run. I’m revisiting this now.
@prodigy-hu6dy Congratulations and welcome to the family!
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
I’m thinking of joining but I’m still hesitant. My mom doesn’t want me to but I think the discipline and structure would really help me because I’m kind of a timid person. Idk it’s a big decision and commitment, my dad is all for it though lol
Awesome. Have you reached out to your area recruiter to talk with them?
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Good morning. We will be happy to help in any way. Have a great day.
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
@@USAirForceRecruiting not yet! I’m still thinking it over
Swamp, you may research more information about the Air Force on our site of www.airforce.com/lifestyle to include benefits like education, pay, careers, training, lifestyle, requirements, etc.
There is also the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) portion that answers a lot of the most common questions asked: www.airforce.com/frequently-asked-questions
You may also log on to www.airforce.com/chat-live to chat with a live advisor to answer your questions without joining.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
I'm joining. I'm tired of jumping from job to job giving up vacation and holidays because I don't care about vacations or celebrating holidays. I don't have kids or a woman to cook me a meal after a hard day at work. Both of my businesses have flopped. I still have a clean record. Never been locked up. Still young at 32. No allergies or injuries. I'm above average in intelligence and I'm just lost. I intend on joining and staying until I retire.
Great, What is your zip code?
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
@@USAirForceRecruiting 31064
3661 Eisenhower Pkwy
Macon, GA 31206
Office: 478-283-0544
Mobile: 478-283-0544
Recruiter: SSgt Lauren Saint George
Email: lauren.saint_george@us.af.mil
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Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Im an Air Force Veteran. My job was as Air Force Police. It's been 37 years since I joined the Air Force. I joined to Serve my country first and to have a career. 46:15 I will never forget arriving at Lackland AFB at night for the first time!! I wish todays Airmen Gods Speed!
What is Air Force Police? Those guys who walk around parked aircraft, guard empty ammo bunkers, watch missiles which have never moved, and check ID cards at gates? That's not police work. That's guard work like at the gate to my condo.
@@thomasryan2679 Silly little boy......Don't forget about securing thousands of nuclear weapons as well as the President and Air Force 1 and 2. BTW I'm sorry you weren't able to score higher on the ASVAB to have a choice to join the U.S. Air Force.
I ship out Monday, wanted to watch this whole thing one last time 🥹
@younglordeisen2443 Know your reporting statement and good luck in BMT!
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
I will be joining the air force pretty soon and I'm excited to join I can't wait to see what it has in store for me I always wanted to be in the AF since a kid I'm going to live out my dream
Update?
Watching this really takes me back to the summer of '02, when I went through AF BMT. What a journey that was, and what a life it lead me to have today. Thank you, for sharing this and reminding me of where I once came from.
We thank you for your service and continued support!
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
@@USAirForceRecruitingThank you. My son just actually went and enlisted. He reported to basic on the 20th of this month. Proud he continued the family tradition!
my dad stationed at LAFB we lived in SA for 8 years, besttime of my life at 6-14 yrs old, Bartons on military drive was my next of home ... miss it so much.
I don’t think I can handle the yelling at me 😩 I’m thinking bout joining 😭2024
@MaeeLingg00 Have you spoken with a recruiter yet?
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
did he really say "I'm aware" when she called him cute lmfao @ 5:35
He really said he didn’t join to serve?
January 25th I ship out and I’m a wee bit excited
Jonathan, Congratulations and welcome to the team! Here are some things to help you before and during Basic Military Training (BMT).
- Know your reporting statement (at the very minimum)
- Teamwork is essential
- Know your chain of command
- Know the Airmen’s Creed
- Know the Air Force Song
- Know Air Force ranks (both enlisted & officers)
- Know Air Force Core values
- Recommend being at or close to the BMT PT graduation level before you go to BMT (always check with your doctor before exercising). 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!
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
There was always something evil I thought about the planned night arriving to Lackland They love their petty torments. HAAA 😆. Pick ‘em up ! Put ‘em down. Can we go to bed now. 😂😂
"Bury people standing up." great idea.
Dude - you need to ditch that crying wife.!! WEAK.!!
So far… promising. Looking forward to BMT.
i feel like adventure is in my blood and the air force is calling me
I hope these pick up, an entire episode that just focused on their family lives was very boring.
It is boring, but important for others like them thinking about what to do with their life to see their options.
So do you take the past test before BMT. What if you don't pass? Do you have the option to retake it after BMT?
You take it before BMT
SWOE
◼ Special Warfare Operator Enlistment is the single process to enter all Special Warfare (PJ, CCT, SR, and TACP).
The Special Warfare Operator Enlistment gives both applicant and the Air Force, the time and opportunity to find the warriors’ greatest calling. The SWOE process provides more than entrance exams and second-hand info to best guide them on their Special Warfare journey.
SWOE will match Special Warfare candidates to specific Special Warfare careers (CCT, PJ, TACP, and SR) based on candidate performance, candidate preference, and the needs of the Air Force to maximize Special Warfare career field distribution to meet Air Force requirements.
Benefits:
◼ Allows candidates to make a more informed career decision after months of education, training, development, and mentorship.
◼ Baselines Special Warfare enlistment standards to eliminate confusion and open up a large pool of potential candidates
◼ Creates unity and team cohesion among candidates
Pull Ups - 8 in 2 min
Sit ups - 50 in 2 min
Push ups - 40 in 2 min
1.5 mile run - 10:20
2x 25 m swim attempts
500 m swim - 12:30 any stroke minus backstroke
Scout Approximately 4-6 months Engage with a local Special Warfare Recruiter (SWR) Begin 21 Days to Pass the PAST workout program Educate on SW components, mission, specialties Educate on SWOE vectoring process Conduct pre-accessions development Pass physical assessment (PAST) Compete for selection Receive developer recommendation Contract and ship as SWOE candidate
BMT 8 weeks w/ SW flights Master: - Air Force Mission and Vision - Core Values - Drill and Ceremony - Air Force History - Air Force Priorities - Joint Warfare - Field Training Educate on SW components, missions, specialties Educate on SWOE vectoring system Conduct physical training and mentoring Collect BMT performance evaluation
Spec Warfare 8 weeks Educate on SW components, missions, specialties Educate on SWOE vectoring system Conduct preparatory training, development, evaluation Administer cognitive testing Administer operator fitness test Collect performance data Identify career preference Vector to Assessment and Selection or TACP Prep
Assessment and selection 4 weeks Assessment and Selection Assign career field upon successful A&S completion (career field assignment based on A&S performance/preference)
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Huge decision, but one that will change your life forever.
We didn’t have pull ups as a requirement to be able to enter the Air Force. They had it far and few at PT, but never something that was stressed to be able to do. Guess this must be something added later.
Edit: same with the sit-ups. It was never hands behind out head, back breaking 90 degrees. It was hands crossed on out shoulders, elbows touch knees.
Edit edit: never mind I just realized they’re doing training for special operations career.
thats for special warfare
I just graduated last week on November 4th. If anyone has and questions before they ship off, respond to this text and we'll get in contact on a phone call and talk to ease your nerves.
Interested
The military has changed a lot, since I joined in 1965. I was 17 years old when I started basic. Two tech. schools later, I was assigned to Vandenberg AFB as an Aerospace Medical Technician. At the time, that designation was used for medics who worked in the flight surgeons office. I stayed at Vandenberg for the rest of my 4-year enlistment. I used the GI Bill to get a BA and later an MBA. My 4-years in the USAF set me on course for the rest of my life.
Not all people who went in the airforce were poor
My family was pretty wealthy when I joined. I just wanted to be an Air Traffic Controller.
I enlisted back in 1981 just before the recession of 1982-1985! College was a waste of my time and there were no jobs, so the Air Force was my last resort and the best decision I ever made. My 6.5 yrs were full of growth and excitement that can never be replaced. from 1981-1987.
Definitely worth taking a chance. I ship out on the 16 next month and I’m so excited
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
The bus ride to Lackland. How people got quieter and quieter the closer to base. Dead quiet past the gate.
That first guy must really hate his family.
NO.....he hates the pattern that they have placed before him. He seeks to do better for himself.