Ahh memories! Been nearly 20 years for me but looks like very little has changed. The Air Force was the best decision I ever made. From a personal and professional standpoint it made me who I am today. I miss it sometimes and I've been out over 15.
I have been out over 30 years. I know how you feel. No regrets being an AIRMAN. I was a NYC Correction Officer,some regrets there. The Air Force help me prepare for that Career.
I spend many years in uniform but still in the back of my mind are those thoughts from BMT; something every kid from HS should go through. I grew up as a result and would do it all over again.
331 Wolfpack Flight 293 March 4 2008. My MTI was SSgt Ramirez, a prior Marine who also had TSgt Fonseca shadowing him so my flight essentially had two MTIs. Memories, oh man....that amber glow of the pad lights. I know it sounds crazy but sometimes I honestly miss boot camp. Sure, I'd never do it again if given the chance but it's an experience I'm glad I went through and I'll never, ever forget it.
I remember my second day...fresh ABU's just issued...everything coming together...then some jack ass not only cuts off our blue rope, he bumps into him and keeps walking. I think the response was "Hey trainee you ever do that again I'll throw your stupid ass through the wall do you under stand me?". That same blue rope then threw the table in the day room the next day. haha good times, I'd do BMT over again in a heart beat.
I am currently operational right now and from my experience with it being my first base, I'd say its an okay one. Not the best but i'll see after this with my follow-on. But if I could, I'd go and do basic all over again. it's kind of getting watered down now though, so it won't be as good. Im operational SFS so it's not really that bad. First base overseas is an awesome experience too though. Goodluck to you guys going in to basic soon !
I was 321st, Flt 397 back in 1998. I remember getting pushed out of the center aisle by one of our TIs. That was his aisle and no one else's but his. :)
Chris Kicks The MTI's know they are being filmed, that's why it seems more "tame" than normal. If the cameraman wasn't there, it'd be a lot more screaming and cussing, lol.
2:10 Damn those nice ass Air Jordan 6's must have been ruined at the end of the week. :'\ Anyways I cant wait to leave for this, it will be a true learning experience
I didn't shit for a week and half when I first got there, heard that has to do with stress. When I did EC overnight people would get up in the middle of the night and stand at attention by their bed. They wouldn't answer when you talked to them or remember doing it the next day. The brain washing was real lol. Glad I went in and did my service to this great country but I'm also glad I'm a civilian now the military just wasn't for me. Some people love it though and will do 20 years in, most people get out after their 4/6 years is up. Biggest piece of advice I can give someone is DO NOT sign for six years the extra rank isn't worth it and you will make more if you sign up for 4 years reenlist and get a reenlistment bonus. If you sign up for six years and you hate well tough shit you are stuck lol. Glad I signed up for 4 and ended up getting out a year and half early honorably. Mad respect to anyone who has severed or is going to serve. God bless the United States military! Have fun at boot camp future Airmen, it's an experience that's for sure. You will quickly find out there everyone lives meal time to meal time, will make sense when you get there. You will also notice that the chow hall has the best food you have eaten in your life, but when you look back it was only the best food because you are always hungry. Going to beast and getting a MRE with candy in it is the best feeling ever. Plus if you have candy you can trade for anything. They don't allow you to drink the coffee that comes in the MRE though.
Must not be that stressful if your bowl movements were back to normal after just a week and a half. At USMC boot camp, its at least 3 weeks before you can take a douce normally. And then there's the yelling "aye aye sir" in your sleep. Or performing inspection arms in your sleep.
Well said! I graduated in Feb 2008. Everything you said made sense 100 %! But, I know that things have definitely changed. When I went in, it was 6 and a half weeks. Now it's plus 2 weeks or something of that nature. Confidence course is gone. Man, that was the most fun I've ever had..
I encountered almost every single TI in the Zero Week lunch video and it was exactly the way it was filmed. Position of attention as you eat. You better not get up as you are chewing! Finish every single drink you have in your tray.. Best up, you're gone.
I was in the 321st Training Squadron, Flight 661, Dorm A4 back in 03... Wish I'd stayed in... This brought back some memories... Couldn't help but chuckle a bit... Do the taps still haunt your dreams???
September 64 arrived at the airport late at night lined up in the hall at the airport under direction of a Ssgt., actually don't remember from that point till arriving at the old WW2 wooden open squad-bay barracks. Upon arrival was actually treated pleasantly by a bunch of E-3's and E-4's (this was under the old rank system) who told us to grab a bunk and try to get a couple of hours sleep, actually did grab a little sleep. Couple of hours later all HELL broke loose. Beginning of a FANTABULISTIC twenty-three years of service wearing three of the nations uniforms, four years as an Air Force Medic (902) separating in September 68 as an E-4 (at that time called Sgt.) then in January 69 joined the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman were I worked the Wards and was a an Aviation Medical Technician for 19 years and during that time also served with the Marines for over five years, wearing their uniform with Navy stripes for most of the time with them.
Damn I wonder if you went through the same time I did. Did you also have a short raspy voiced dude as your flight? I was flight 100 and the dude in this video was like the "assistant TI" until he got kicked of 099/100's flight for some shit. This would be Nov 2010
Oh but id love to because again I cant imagine a stern talking to from anyone it would scare me right out of my boots. Oh boy a combat medic too i bet he talks loud and is really intimidating. I really wish my DI's were nicer to me but your story just makes my poor little heart feel for you. I would like to extend my hand to you to take to make sure you can stay strong in these tough times of rehab from your stern talking to.
Sure was quiet in the barracks! Sheesh! I went to Boot Camp in 2005 at Ft. Leonardwood... Talk about going through loud hell for 10 weeks as soon as we saw those first round browns. Back then they hit you and cursed because mothers of America hadn't invaded how we trained back then. Airborne Scouts lead the way!
I'm in AFJROTC, if I went through BMT, I'd have so much trouble not using commands... like when they were told to go in the room I would've had trouble not saying something like, "Column Right March" lol.
I went through BMT almost 4 years ago. I remember this crap like it was yesterday. AF BMT is such a fucking joke it's unreal. They try to tell us that we're warriors when it's not our mission. That's what we have the Army and Marines for.
I was there in 01. Whats in those black bags. I remember the first few days being mild but not like what they showed ya. Strike first strike fast strike hard
Intake: When you wake up and realize your ass belongs to the great U.S. of A. !! It's been more than thirty years for me, but I still keep one hand on the railing when going up or down stairways lol.
Fairly calm compared to my Zero week. Man alive, I don't think there was one person that didn't get yelled at that night or dropped to do push ups. I was the first one in the dorm and made the mistake of going down the middle isle a few steps before hearing "Did I say you could walk down the middle isle!!?". With being in Med hold, I ended up spending about 9 weeks in basic before going onto tech school also on Lackland. Memories...
Believe me, basic training is so hectic you don't have time to worry about that kind of stuff. Especially the instances when you're given a time limit to do so.
Holy crap, I wish my zero week started this way. So organized. All we did was push and get yelled at the first 4 days. We didn't get taught a damn thing. lol
May 1980 SQD3708 FLT484 UPON ARRIVAL AT MY SQUARDRON TI WHISPERED IN MY EAR, AIRMAN WHERE YOU FROM I ANSWERED NEW YORK HE RESPONDED THEY ALWAYS SEND THE SCUM AT THE END OF THE MONTH THAT HURT LOL.
i literally just graduated bmt, jan march 23rd im in tech now. its funny, 3 of those TI's were our TI's, staff sergeant henderson, adams, and carmony. its weird seeing them on youtube. also...this video is very tame, it was way worse than this lol. 323 mustangs
I have a question, the top branch I want to join is the Marine Corps, but I'm also looking at the Air Force as my family has a legacy. My grandfather was in the Army Air Corps and served with the 15th Air Force during World War 2. Both of my parents are Air Force veterans and are encouraging me to join. Should I join the Air Force just because my parents want me to and continue the legacy?
Join whatever you want dude. My brother was in the Marines, he was a grunt and served in Afghanistan, he said as far as grunts go 9/10 of them all hate the marine core and leave after their first contract, he's directly told me that airforce is much more laid back, I joined the Airforce and leave January 6th so I cant say from my experience what it is like
There's actually a guy from my town that graduated from my highschool going with me to basic training on the same day haha I bet me and him will be wing men but if we meet it'll be nice knowing a 3rd person
Not once did I say "proceeding, sir". One kid made the mistake of saying that to our TI and he chewed him out for ten minutes on to not say it and just do what he was told to do. While all the other flights were saying this shit we said nothing and did everything.
best time I ever had, last day...I told my MTI I wanted to stay! He said I was stupider than I looked
Rusty*\m/*Angel LMFAO!!!!! I actually said the same thing to my TI as well!!!!
Ahh memories! Been nearly 20 years for me but looks like very little has changed. The Air Force was the best decision I ever made. From a personal and professional standpoint it made me who I am today. I miss it sometimes and I've been out over 15.
I have been out over 30 years.
I know how you feel.
No regrets being an AIRMAN.
I was a NYC Correction
Officer,some regrets there.
The Air Force help me prepare for that
Career.
lol "where are you two going?"
"What the piss trainee?!?!"
Said every MTI ever
Ours, Ssgt.Patterson always said “holy stinkin freakin piss trainee!” Bwuahaha
Trust me they weren't yelling as much because of the cameras the first night was the worst, everyone was getting chewed out left and right
I went through BMTS from September to November 1984. This brings back a lot of memories!!
The Air Force has the coolest uniforms.
Silver Surfer lol. You miss spelled USMC. cammies, dress blues, it doesn't matter, there's no competition. Marine Corps uniforms are the best looking.
Not really, Marines do, and I was in the AF, trust me
@@isaachousley325 honestly for me, it's totally 50/50 on both
Use too now we got OCPs
I spend many years in uniform but still in the back of my mind are those thoughts from BMT; something every kid from HS should go through. I grew up as a result and would do it all over again.
I'm so stoked for this!! Going to be awesome and a once in a lifetime experience!
I am so proud of all these guys here, going through tough military training, and serving our country and becoming beautiful airmen :').
"Where are you two going?" LOL!
331 Wolfpack Flight 293 March 4 2008. My MTI was SSgt Ramirez, a prior Marine who also had TSgt Fonseca shadowing him so my flight essentially had two MTIs. Memories, oh man....that amber glow of the pad lights. I know it sounds crazy but sometimes I honestly miss boot camp. Sure, I'd never do it again if given the chance but it's an experience I'm glad I went through and I'll never, ever forget it.
Funny, I don't remember the environment being that calm and organized!
Jeff Bragg me either.
I went through in 1985. Amazing how similar this is to back then.
I remember my second day...fresh ABU's just issued...everything coming together...then some jack ass not only cuts off our blue rope, he bumps into him and keeps walking. I think the response was "Hey trainee you ever do that again I'll throw your stupid ass through the wall do you under stand me?". That same blue rope then threw the table in the day room the next day. haha good times, I'd do BMT over again in a heart beat.
I went thru this 30 years ago and will NEVER FORGET IT!!!!! ( I am 50)
I am currently operational right now and from my experience with it being my first base, I'd say its an okay one. Not the best but i'll see after this with my follow-on. But if I could, I'd go and do basic all over again. it's kind of getting watered down now though, so it won't be as good. Im operational SFS so it's not really that bad. First base overseas is an awesome experience too though. Goodluck to you guys going in to basic soon !
WoW this must be one of the hardest thing a person could go through in their life. bootcamp isn't easy at all. Military is no joke.
Not gonna lie 0 week sucked...
Kam Bam try being the chow runner by yourself from 0 week to 6th week( i was in in 2007) honor flight in 324 knights!! lol
this shit is hilarious. life musta been soo hard in such a pogey environment.
SUA SPONTA
Yeah, air force bmt ain't got nothing on marine boot. From the moment the receiving DI steps on the bus to the EGA ceremony, they dont stop yelling.
@@brandonanthon803 I was a chow runner in 2012 324 trs and I was by myself in my flight while our sister flight had 2
I was 321st, Flt 397 back in 1998. I remember getting pushed out of the center aisle by one of our TIs. That was his aisle and no one else's but his. :)
4:48 i wanted to see them get yelled at =(
Idk if its the cameraman being there or the new BMT, but I remember a lot more screaming when I went in...
Chris Kicks The MTI's know they are being filmed, that's why it seems more "tame" than normal. If the cameraman wasn't there, it'd be a lot more screaming and cussing, lol.
Just had flash backs of BMTS, June 1988.
I love seeing this stuff 52 years later to the month!!
Leaving for Basic in May! Can't freaking wait!
May what? i leave May 12th.
2:10 Damn those nice ass Air Jordan 6's must have been ruined at the end of the week. :'\
Anyways I cant wait to leave for this, it will be a true learning experience
4:49 "Where are you 2 going?"
3708 Squadron Flight 1067 September 25, 1970. That is a night that I'll never forget.
I didn't shit for a week and half when I first got there, heard that has to do with stress. When I did EC overnight people would get up in the middle of the night and stand at attention by their bed. They wouldn't answer when you talked to them or remember doing it the next day. The brain washing was real lol. Glad I went in and did my service to this great country but I'm also glad I'm a civilian now the military just wasn't for me. Some people love it though and will do 20 years in, most people get out after their 4/6 years is up. Biggest piece of advice I can give someone is DO NOT sign for six years the extra rank isn't worth it and you will make more if you sign up for 4 years reenlist and get a reenlistment bonus. If you sign up for six years and you hate well tough shit you are stuck lol. Glad I signed up for 4 and ended up getting out a year and half early honorably. Mad respect to anyone who has severed or is going to serve. God bless the United States military! Have fun at boot camp future Airmen, it's an experience that's for sure. You will quickly find out there everyone lives meal time to meal time, will make sense when you get there. You will also notice that the chow hall has the best food you have eaten in your life, but when you look back it was only the best food because you are always hungry. Going to beast and getting a MRE with candy in it is the best feeling ever. Plus if you have candy you can trade for anything. They don't allow you to drink the coffee that comes in the MRE though.
Must not be that stressful if your bowl movements were back to normal after just a week and a half. At USMC boot camp, its at least 3 weeks before you can take a douce normally. And then there's the yelling "aye aye sir" in your sleep. Or performing inspection arms in your sleep.
@@isaachousley325 I didn't shit for a week when I got there
Well said! I graduated in Feb 2008. Everything you said made sense 100 %! But, I know that things have definitely changed. When I went in, it was 6 and a half weeks. Now it's plus 2 weeks or something of that nature. Confidence course is gone. Man, that was the most fun I've ever had..
I encountered almost every single TI in the Zero Week lunch video and it was exactly the way it was filmed. Position of attention as you eat. You better not get up as you are chewing! Finish every single drink you have in your tray.. Best up, you're gone.
*Get up, you're done, go away.
I remember my first night there in August of 2005. Man I hated my recruiter.
I was in the 321st Training Squadron, Flight 661, Dorm A4 back in 03... Wish I'd stayed in... This brought back some memories... Couldn't help but chuckle a bit... Do the taps still haunt your dreams???
September 64 arrived at the airport late at night lined up in the hall at the airport under direction of a Ssgt., actually don't remember from that point till arriving at the old WW2 wooden open squad-bay barracks. Upon arrival was actually treated pleasantly by a bunch of E-3's and E-4's (this was under the old rank system) who told us to grab a bunk and try to get a couple of hours sleep, actually did grab a little sleep. Couple of hours later all HELL broke loose. Beginning of a FANTABULISTIC twenty-three years of service wearing three of the nations uniforms, four years as an Air Force Medic (902) separating in September 68 as an E-4 (at that time called Sgt.) then in January 69 joined the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman were I worked the Wards and was a an Aviation Medical Technician for 19 years and during that time also served with the Marines for over five years, wearing their uniform with Navy stripes for most of the time with them.
So cute!! I wish my first day of Army boot camp was that easy. Lol
Well did you army catttttsss. Learn how to count to 5 the first day or was it second week?
When did you learn your left from right week 5?
The TI telling them to put their bags down was one of my TI's when I went through. :D 3rd week we got a new one though.
Damn I wonder if you went through the same time I did. Did you also have a short raspy voiced dude as your flight? I was flight 100 and the dude in this video was like the "assistant TI" until he got kicked of 099/100's flight for some shit. This would be Nov 2010
This brings back fond memories.....but I went through back in 2001. We didn't have that "Proceeding Sir!" crap. And it was only 6 weeks.
This brought back memories..... WOW!!
3725 BMTS FLT 787 June 25 1965. 1 year later,Vietnam,2 tours
My daughter just got there last night. I know she'll make this old Marine proud. I can't wait til she graduates. Come on Dec. 28th, 2012.
"Si sir", or am I hearing it wrong?
"Proceeding sir"
sleepisforhumans same
Proceeding sir? How about yes sir, no sir? Proceeding sir just sounds weak.
Proceeding sir
TSgt Carmony!! He was one of my MTIs. He's was my favourite, especially during Airman's time!!!
Carmony had the best jodies
Oh, the memories this brings back.
Thanks for uploading these videos. I LOVE watching them!
It was only 4 and a half years ago but I can still feel that aggravation from bmt lol. Watching this brings back so many memories.
Im leaving for basic very very soon. Like on the 28th. So excited
Danny Hall My boyfriend also left on the 28th! Hope all is well!
Nice! I left on the 28th, now I'm in Tech school!
Brings back memories of training for me I miss those days.
Amazing, that's the same building I arrived at Dec 4th 1974.
Nothing has changed!
my son just began yesterday. Proud to be and airmen trainee mom. But this looks hard and I hear its harder than shown here.
If you listen closely you can hear poker face playing at 4:15
Oh but id love to because again I cant imagine a stern talking to from anyone it would scare me right out of my boots. Oh boy a combat medic too i bet he talks loud and is really intimidating. I really wish my DI's were nicer to me but your story just makes my poor little heart feel for you. I would like to extend my hand to you to take to make sure you can stay strong in these tough times of rehab from your stern talking to.
God I miss basic training and tech school when I was there in 97. It was adventurous and fun for me. Ah, memories
Sure was quiet in the barracks! Sheesh! I went to Boot Camp in 2005 at Ft. Leonardwood... Talk about going through loud hell for 10 weeks as soon as we saw those first round browns. Back then they hit you and cursed because mothers of America hadn't invaded how we trained back then. Airborne Scouts lead the way!
We pounded the same concrete at the same time. May - July as well. Still have my yearbook and VHS tape of basic. :)
I'm in AFJROTC, if I went through BMT, I'd have so much trouble not using commands... like when they were told to go in the room I would've had trouble not saying something like, "Column Right March" lol.
That kid with the rimmed glasses looks so terrified!
Its monotonous but it's not bad. Welcome to the family! Go make some memories.
20 years after I went in and looks exactly the same
I went through BMT almost 4 years ago. I remember this crap like it was yesterday. AF BMT is such a fucking joke it's unreal. They try to tell us that we're warriors when it's not our mission. That's what we have the Army and Marines for.
Thank you so much no longer worried
lol, i was at my first week of tech school when this was uploaded!
This brings back so many memories!
I was there in 01. Whats in those black bags. I remember the first few days being mild but not like what they showed ya. Strike first strike fast strike hard
I went through in 1981, 3702 BMTS, also Flight 099.
LOL I was in 323. Oh my god are these guys lucky the staff has changed since I was there.
Intake: When you wake up and realize your ass belongs to the great U.S. of A. !! It's been more than thirty years for me, but I still keep one hand on the railing when going up or down stairways lol.
I miss BMT... If they ship me to go through zero night all over again that would be cool
and it also sounds like the MTI that replaced my first one is their too. :D
When I went through, they blanked out the number on one of the racks, it was fucking awesome.
i wouldnt worry about running trust me the way they PT you on running is incredible i garuntee you will meet or exceed the standard by final PT eval
This really brings back memories....
Yep. I'm Air National Guard now. I did almost 10 years active and wanted to settle down so now I'm just a guard bum.
Omg its SSgt Drapeylo.... he was my instructor over 3 years ago.
Fairly calm compared to my Zero week. Man alive, I don't think there was one person that didn't get yelled at that night or dropped to do push ups. I was the first one in the dorm and made the mistake of going down the middle isle a few steps before hearing "Did I say you could walk down the middle isle!!?". With being in Med hold, I ended up spending about 9 weeks in basic before going onto tech school also on Lackland.
Memories...
Good luck to all new recruits, thank you all for your sacrifice. Basic is mind games the real Air Force does get better.
Did those guys go down the center aisle? That was a big no-no in 1997. We went up and down the stairs a few times because of that.
Over half this flight would be Tech Sergeants now
fond memories that I would never want to relive
good luck remember its all mind games and once you get passes BMT its gets a lot better
Believe me, basic training is so hectic you don't have time to worry about that kind of stuff. Especially the instances when you're given a time limit to do so.
Wow they still do the partial number of bunks. I never understood why they only had 1/3 od the bay with bunks.
serious question from now an old timer (Apr-Jun 1990): when did "Received Sir" begin?
Holy crap, I wish my zero week started this way. So organized. All we did was push and get yelled at the first 4 days. We didn't get taught a damn thing. lol
Damn these guys were nice. must of been because of the cameras. I'll never forget my first night. TSgt Welsh...
May 1980
SQD3708 FLT484
UPON ARRIVAL
AT MY SQUARDRON
TI WHISPERED IN MY
EAR,
AIRMAN WHERE YOU FROM
I ANSWERED NEW YORK
HE RESPONDED THEY
ALWAYS SEND THE
SCUM AT THE END
OF THE MONTH
THAT HURT
LOL.
Joined in May 1992First question they asked me was where I was from. I responded Las Vegas. He said "Oh, looks like to many 99 cent buffets"
I was kinda thinking the same thing, they were moving pretty slow for zero week my MTI would send everyone downstairs to do it over again. lol
I was flight 099 from the 331st Training Squadron, graduated January 04, 2008, feels like yesterday its been almost 8 years, time flies
are they saying "see sir" ? sorry if this is a dumb question my speakers are muffling the sounds
i literally just graduated bmt, jan march 23rd im in tech now. its funny, 3 of those TI's were our TI's, staff sergeant henderson, adams, and carmony. its weird seeing them on youtube. also...this video is very tame, it was way worse than this lol. 323 mustangs
OMG what memories all the way back from 1980
No, this is how they welcome ya bro.... Been there, done this... Kinda wanna go back, it was fun...
1986-2003, 353rd TFS. Flew A10s in Desert Storm until I got hurt.
SSGT CARMONYYYY!!!! 1:46 that was my TI i was actually the flight right before this one 098
I was in his first flight while he was still training. Good ol' SSgt Drapeylo....B095 HUAH
2004 when basic was 6 instead of 8...kinda wish I did the 8.
I have a question, the top branch I want to join is the Marine Corps, but I'm also looking at the Air Force as my family has a legacy. My grandfather was in the Army Air Corps and served with the 15th Air Force during World War 2. Both of my parents are Air Force veterans and are encouraging me to join. Should I join the Air Force just because my parents want me to and continue the legacy?
Join whatever you want dude. My brother was in the Marines, he was a grunt and served in Afghanistan, he said as far as grunts go 9/10 of them all hate the marine core and leave after their first contract, he's directly told me that airforce is much more laid back, I joined the Airforce and leave January 6th so I cant say from my experience what it is like
Colten Wortman I'm leaving Jan. 6th also.
Euroclydon To San Antonio Texas for the air force? guess I just might meet you there!
Colten Wortman Yes sir. Guess we will. Maybe we'll be wingmen? Haha
There's actually a guy from my town that graduated from my highschool going with me to basic training on the same day haha I bet me and him will be wing men but if we meet it'll be nice knowing a 3rd person
I'm not sure if its true, but when I went through people said the band flights had it worse. If any of you were in a band flight let me know.
Bro. That's Drapeylo and one of my other TIs. Pretty sure that's my old dorm as well. Holy Fuck
Not once did I say "proceeding, sir". One kid made the mistake of saying that to our TI and he chewed him out for ten minutes on to not say it and just do what he was told to do. While all the other flights were saying this shit we said nothing and did everything.
Damn I was like 3 weeks from graduating when this video was added. 322nd TRS.
Is this in Lakland AFB in San Antonio?
raneltheleaf Yes
They were not this nice to us when I went through BMTS. LOL.
You joined the USAF... from Germany? Vacation to Germany? US citizen living in Germany on base? How does this work?