You’re welcome! That’s the main reason why I made this video🥹🙌🏾, another reason is I wanted to give a VERY honest experience to have EVERYONE prepared as well as give an 2023 UPDATED video. Because all I see on YT are vids 1-2 years old .
Great video and I've heard the same advice given from different races, color shouldn't even be a factor in our eyes or heart. Jesus doesn't look at the outward appearance nor should we.🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏
@@realdealholyfield-dx3bf I agree, however I do know it’s more comforting from a culture perspective. So I’m happy as a black woman, I helped other black women/men with this video from my perspective.
Very helpful there's a lot of misinfo and outdated info on RUclips. I was unsure if I should "lay low" or be myself (always first to raise my hand), but you confirmed that if I just do what comes naturally I'll be okay 👍
i love how positive you are about your experience ! im planning to go in september , fresh out of highschool :) thanks for this video i really needed this ❤
oohh gurl, my Air Force enlistment journey is about to be wrapped up with an oath of enlistment and I'm sure looking forward to going to BMT as an OLD ASS DOG at 35, E-3, unmarried without kids! NO shame in my status, but am looking forward to begin a new chapter in life!
Im happy for you!! You’ll meet plenty of people around your age and some who are young yet mature. Me for example the people who got close to she is 33🤷🏾♀️ I wouldn’t see me surviving with other women without her
@@thairechattman thank you! I think I will and I might surprise some young recruits with my age reveal when they ask me 😂 I know I am past the “ideal military age” of 17-24 but being that the Air Force allows up to 39 and that I’m an NPS (non prior service) applicant, i say, its better late than never at all!
Congratulations Airman Chattman. My daughter was in FLT 320 she was a dorm cheif. She graduated a month ago and is at Fort Sam right now she is doing physical therapy
Hey , I just came across this video and seen your response . I’m going into the Air Force soon and was looking at going into it for physical therapy. Wanted to ask if your daughter liked it ?
Thank you so much for creating this video & your BMT one. Honestly what a game changer, ship out in 3 weeks and this made me 1, excited and 2, not as stressed. Thank you!! 💟
I'm hoping to do this when I get out of high school (I'm a senior), and also would love to hear about medical because that's what I'm hoping for as a job. This video just gave me more excitement, thank youuu
I went to bmt on March 2023 and didn't get to do the gas chamber because it rained a lot. We went in the bus but it started to rain when we got there. Success in your future!
Girl thank you so much for this! I just finished watching your bmt packing vid and then I saw this! I leave Aug 29th, you definitely eased my mind a little for sure, and congratulations! ❤️❤️
i’m currently waiting to see if i got the job i picked. i am hoping and praying that i get it. after that i can enlist and wait for ship dates. it’s all very exciting and nerve wrecking!
Thank you for this video. I'm trying to convince my daughter that she needs to enlist in the Air force. We just went to a meeting with a recruiter. I think this would be helpful to ease her fears.
I’m glad I could be of help! Either navy or Air Force honestly, I chose the AF because they care about your education and you can transfer credits from serving to collage credits
I’m glad to hear that, don’t worry. They teach you everything you need to know, and you’re getting paid to work out. Think of it as a teacher who has a yelling problem.
Great video! I am in an immigrant and in my 20s now and I want to join but I had surgery when I was 4 yr old although it doesn’t do nothing on me physically, I hope I could still join the Air Force. Thank you!
Thank you so mucho for the video!!! I literally saw a couple months ago you bmt packing list video and I was waiting for your experience. I ship to bmt on August 15th. Scared but I think its normal and I know I can go through this. ❤
@@balencii326 yes I am! Feeling very calm, its weird because I thought that the feelings are gonna get worst, but Im just enjoying the time with my family and thinking in a positive way. Praying A LOT for my kid and my husband, to stay strong while Im out and also, praying for me, to be strong for all this process.
Congratulations and thank you for this very informative video as a window into what my son will experience. He is currently in BMT (started last week) and we're so proud of him. GO GATORS!
Thank you so much for this! You look amazing! Tell me why I was so worried I wouldn’t get to bring my skincare 😂 Going to MEPS in two days to do my verification and physical hoping to be at BMT soon! Two questions: when working with firearms are earplugs an option? And is there any time between finishing BMT and going to Tech school?
You’re welcome, Rebecca! I’m glad I could be of help, yes, girl you can bring your skin care, and if you want some make up, they might alert you do light make up for your official picture. Now, to answer your questions: earplugs during weapon training is mandatory so they’ll have them available and leaving basic they will take you immediately to tech school no time in between. After graduation you’ll have a day or two to spend with your family and that’s it.
I was in the process of joining unfortunately OUT OF NOWHERE the recruiter stopped replying to my text messages after I took the picat. I guess it was not meant to be. I wish you the best of luck in your AIR FORCE journey!! Congratulations!
My recruiter quit on me too, I went the live chat and told them the issues I was having with my recruiter they reached out to his boss and he responded the same day . Also don’t be afraid to reach out to another recruiter
You can take either or. I saw some people show up with a backpack. All you REALLY need is paperwork, undergarments, 2 pair of jeans (including the one you show up wearing) , 3 shirts (Incase you get sweaty like me), and appropriate gym gear until you get issued PT GEAR, and your choice of personal hygiene. The first week you arrive (0 week) you’ll be wearing your civilians. If you accumulate a lot of things from buying things while there, you can have your family or friends take it home with them so you don’t bring it to tech school.
I love that you had a positive experience! How did you get to bring your mascara and makeup can you have it shipped during basic training or will they let you bring it in you backpack ?
Man I wish I would’ve been able to tell you “ be an element leader, just volunteer!!” Cuz they don’t end up being chow runner 😂😂 I was an element leader and got away with not being chow runner
An element leader is like the dorm chiefs second in command. There will be four element leaders in total, and you will lead the flight in the front of every March. You help keep order around the dorm and within the flight. It’s not hard you just a way to show off or learn your leadership skills.
i’m 17 and i plan on joining sometime in june or july after graduation and it’s funny cus the only and i mean ONLY thing im nervous about is the shots💉 (i’m scared of needles😭)
They are quick and painless, I promise! I don’t fear them so I understand I have no room to talk but when I tell you they do them quick you have not time to react. I want you to go in there thinking “ This sh*t isn’t gonna hurt at all” mind over matter. That’s how I get through my fear.
My daughter starts week 4 and I’m praying she doing great…she said she didn’t want to be recycled and all I see is stories about ppl be recycled..im nervous..😢
It takes a lot to be recycled, you could fail multiple PT test and even that takes a lot, or if you’re being blatantly disrespectful, I highly doubt your daughter is doing any of those things. It is true what they say, the PT is pretty easy and they even give alternative routes if you can’t do the original test. Don’t worry she got this!
I ship next week! Thanks for the vid! 2 questions for you: 1) did you buy that journal at the BX or did they issue you one it looks so cool 2) how many letters did you get to send out ?
First CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 you’ll do amazing!! 1) I bought This journal at the mini mall on base for $18 2) I didn’t get to send out much cuz I was only writing 3 people. You will get chances to mail your letters during personal time or whenever your MTI is in a good mood 3) I brought 3 pairs with me, but I rarely used them😭
@@thairechattman thank you and likewise mad respect for you and everyone who goes during the summer time in so nervous about the heat😭and thank you for the info! I currently have three compression shorts and I really didn’t want to buy more thank you for confirming! Best of luck in tech school!
Haha wow, never thought I stumble upon your video. I graduated from the same squadron with you but I was in the Alpha stairwell flight 425! Question tho, did you knew a trainee/airmen in your dorm/flight named Blodworth? She was also an element leader from the Bravos.
Im currently 24 and have my bachelors degree but I am considering joining. Sometimes feel like I may be too old now to join.....Been watching a lot of videos, thank you for this!
I have 3C curly hair. i leave for BMT in october and am panicking about how to care for my hair or what hairstyles to do. Can you please do a video about how you maintained your hair with your texture during BMT?
Thanks for sharing this . Can I ask some questions…. I am new to your page. How old are you ? (I’m gonna be old going to but lol) . Did you keep your braids the entire time? Do you wish you had cornrows instead? Thanks 🙏🏾
I saw a comment that said you wore civilian clothes the first week…does that mean I should pack like 4-6 pairs of jeans and shirts? Because I’m trying to keep my bag as light as possible.
Hey great video! Thanks for all the info. I’m 41 and going to MEPs in 6 days. Joining the reserves! My question is about PT. What kind of results are they expecting upon arrival? I’m following along in the app to train to get my time better and all that, but I was just curious about what should I set my goal at BEFORE i leave for bmt. Thanks!
Congratulations! I’m happy for you! Don’t quote me but I think I remember it was somewhere around 20 push-ups for 35 to 40-year-old, not too sure about the sit ups.
They will immediately send you to tech school. There is a program where you could be “recruiters assistant” but you will have to ask about that program in basic and I believe in tech school as well. it’ll allow you to leave for two weeks and you’ll come back to tech school. I don’t know too much further on it as I didn’t decide not to take the program.
big recommendation, im not sure if you alr mentioned this in another vid but bring at least 7 pairs of comfy underwear because the issues ones are nasty lol
Good point! Women didn’t have issued under garments but the men did, and we would always hear our brother dorm complaining, 😂thank you for this reminder!
It’s very rewarding & nice knowing I’m learning skills towards my career while serving the people. Because I actually love helping people, so if you’re interested I say do it. Check out all branches to see if it fits you.
@@thairechattman they said I wud go in as a E3 since I have degree and passed the ASVAB test on first try but knowing what I know now I think I’m going to study and try to aim higher and see if I can get a job I want. The PT test will be easy for me because Im already fit. But I told them I’m not ready yet that I’ll be back to get a even higher score and btw you are gorgeous 😁
Hi so I'm planning to join the air force what im worried about for BMT tho is, getting my period. I hate feeling icky and I do understand you wont have time to like wash up and such, how did you manage yours?
You’re gonna shower twice a day because it mandatory, I hope that helps with feeling clean. And you carry a backpack that’s assigned to you when you get there that you can carry pads/tampons/a cup whatever you want and you’re just use the restroom and bring your backpack.
Thank you so much for your videos! Leaving in 4 weeks and trying to soak in as much information as possible. Do you remember how vaccines work? Do I bring my vaccine history with me? I don’t want to get anything I’m already covered for. TIA!
You’re welcome, and yes, I recommend you bring all your medical records and vaccinations so you don’t get a repeat of what you already have. Covid vaccinations are optional, & they give you vaccination shots if they’re out of date.
One last question! Did it matter what color sports bras you had? I have a ton and don’t want to waste money if I don’t need to, but they’re all different colors.
How Tech school is going & Maintaining my hair🫶🏽
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this is exactly what i needed! seeing a woman of color in a field like this. thanks for the tips n tricks
You’re welcome! That’s the main reason why I made this video🥹🙌🏾, another reason is I wanted to give a VERY honest experience to have EVERYONE prepared as well as give an 2023 UPDATED video. Because all I see on YT are vids 1-2 years old .
Great video and I've heard the same advice given from different races, color shouldn't even be a factor in our eyes or heart. Jesus doesn't look at the outward appearance nor should we.🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏
@@realdealholyfield-dx3bf I agree, however I do know it’s more comforting from a culture perspective. So I’m happy as a black woman, I helped other black women/men with this video from my perspective.
My Daughter just started week zero proud dad here she is medical also just want to say thank you and good to US doing it!!
Shut up
As a woman who’s currently preparing for the asvab and basic thank you got this. Love seeing a woman of color and love the details please keep it up!
Very helpful there's a lot of misinfo and outdated info on RUclips. I was unsure if I should "lay low" or be myself (always first to raise my hand), but you confirmed that if I just do what comes naturally I'll be okay 👍
Yes!! I was anxious too but excited just to find out , all the crazy things I thought basic was, never happened.
i love how positive you are about your experience ! im planning to go in september , fresh out of highschool :) thanks for this video i really needed this ❤
Thank you ❣️ and CONGRATULATIONS 🥳 & good luck 🙌🏾
I’m planning on going in September too!
Airforce really got some baddies , definitely the branch i gotta go to
This video made me feel really good about joining. I’m 32 with a 3 year old so idk, but you make it seem peaceful & positive.
Definitely if you focus on what you’re there for😌
oohh gurl, my Air Force enlistment journey is about to be wrapped up with an oath of enlistment and I'm sure looking forward to going to BMT as an OLD ASS DOG at 35, E-3, unmarried without kids! NO shame in my status, but am looking forward to begin a new chapter in life!
Im happy for you!! You’ll meet plenty of people around your age and some who are young yet mature. Me for example the people who got close to she is 33🤷🏾♀️ I wouldn’t see me surviving with other women without her
@@thairechattman thank you! I think I will and I might surprise some young recruits with my age reveal when they ask me 😂
I know I am past the “ideal military age” of 17-24 but being that the Air Force allows up to 39 and that I’m an NPS (non prior service) applicant, i say, its better late than never at all!
Hey@strumminandwrenchin9162 , are you able to do sit-ups properly? I am terrible at it. Any tips?
@@thairechattmanthank you for this video, it comfort me
@@MJ-nd9oy i’m honored that you asked me :) I say I can do a proper sit up however, i think my rep range may not be satisfactory
best video ive ever seen about BMT! thank you so much for these tips and lowering my anxiety thank you so much
Wow thank you so much! I’m so glad I can be of help 🩷
Congratulations Airman Chattman. My daughter was in FLT 320 she was a dorm cheif. She graduated a month ago and is at Fort Sam right now she is doing physical therapy
Thank you & congratulations to her!
Hey , I just came across this video and seen your response . I’m going into the Air Force soon and was looking at going into it for physical therapy. Wanted to ask if your daughter liked it ?
Thank you so much for creating this video & your BMT one. Honestly what a game changer, ship out in 3 weeks and this made me 1, excited and 2, not as stressed. Thank you!! 💟
YAAAAY I’m so glad to hear that!! Good luck and Safe travels!
I’m currently waiting on getting a medical waiver this was so much good information I loved the positive attitude and how great you made it sound!
Awww thank you!!’
@@thairechattman I passed I’m just waiting on my enlistment date!
@@zairaxaltipahow long did the waiver take? Is medical something to do with physical?
Yaaay I’m so happy for you 🥰😍
@@DENNISEATS my waiver came through in a few weeks and it can depend on anything medical that might prevent you from joining
I'm soooo proud of you friend!!!
Thank you for this from a parent!
You’re very welcome!
GWORLLLLLLL, Imma need more air force contect. Im leaving 10/10 and ya girl is so excited. 😂
Whoop 🙌🏾 🩷 in the process of making another video , I will add how tech school is going
Im leaving that day too!!!
I'm hoping to do this when I get out of high school (I'm a senior), and also would love to hear about medical because that's what I'm hoping for as a job. This video just gave me more excitement, thank youuu
You’re welcome ❣️ it’s a great branch and rewarding career choice
BMT was kinda fun ngl. I was in the 321 TRS too- the cycle before yours I think.
I recognize the MTI’s. Sgt Huynh was dope.
YES!! This was his last flight/ dorm as a MTI. He taught us so much!! GO WARTHOGS!!
Woahhhhh last one. Damn. 😢
I'm so proud of you, beautiful!❤
Thank you so much!!
Our daughter is a Warthog! She’s in WOT 1.
GO WARTHOGS!!!
Just graduated two days ago heading to tech school right now! I was in the wolf pack 331
Congratulations 🥳 where’s your tech? Are you thinking about getting a rope?
I'm leaving in 6 days. Thank you!!
No problem! Good luck to you!‼️
I literally go next month , loved this
Stay hydrated! Some people don’t believe it but going during summer time is better and easier.
how’d it go for you?
I went to bmt on March 2023 and didn't get to do the gas chamber because it rained a lot. We went in the bus but it started to rain when we got there. Success in your future!
Girl thank you so much for this! I just finished watching your bmt packing vid and then I saw this! I leave Aug 29th, you definitely eased my mind a little for sure, and congratulations! ❤️❤️
I’m so glad!! Congratulations 🥳 and safe travels! You’ll do amazing
I leave 29th too wats job u choose?
Good luck!
I really enjoyed this and it was very informative I’m deciding to go spring 2024 just gotta get my body right first
i’m currently waiting to see if i got the job i picked. i am hoping and praying that i get it. after that i can enlist and wait for ship dates. it’s all very exciting and nerve wrecking!
this is a great video, really eased my anxiety about going
Thank you! I'm getting ready to see my recruiter and this was comforting cause I know a little more of what to expect now
Yessirrrrrrrr Wingman!!
I was a Mustang, Mar-May 23
Heeyyyy WINGMANN❣️❣️❣️
I leave for basic on August 29th. This video really helps. Thank you!
I’m glad I could help!☺️
September 19th baby!
@@OhdeesLiveyoooo Same
you explained everything so well
Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I'm trying to convince my daughter that she needs to enlist in the Air force. We just went to a meeting with a recruiter. I think this would be helpful to ease her fears.
I’m glad I could be of help! Either navy or Air Force honestly, I chose the AF because they care about your education and you can transfer credits from serving to collage credits
thank youu for this, it calms my nerves a bit haha
I’m glad to hear that, don’t worry. They teach you everything you need to know, and you’re getting paid to work out. Think of it as a teacher who has a yelling problem.
Thank you! I leave next month and I’ve really only stressed about the unknown of Basics but I’m excited now. My Tech School is the same place
You’re welcome & Congratulations 🥳 Omggg that’s awesome! And tech school at Sam Houston is AMAZING
Your picture 😍😍😍
Thank you so much!😘
Great video! I am in an immigrant and in my 20s now and I want to join but I had surgery when I was 4 yr old although it doesn’t do nothing on me physically, I hope I could still join the Air Force. Thank you!
Ask a recruiter when you sign up, they should know or MEPS
Omgg congrats! Been thinking ab joining and you’ve made me feel so much better about it! 😭❣️
DO IT!!! All armed forces are great however Air Force is the most rewarding when separating from the military
Thank you so mucho for the video!!! I literally saw a couple months ago you bmt packing list video and I was waiting for your experience. I ship to bmt on August 15th. Scared but I think its normal and I know I can go through this. ❤
You’re very welcome ma’am!! I’m so glad you got to see this before going in. I was excited and nervous as well.
woah you’re a day away now. Good luck! I’m waiting until i’m done with my ged (hopefully won’t need the parental consent form by then)
@@balencii326 yes I am! Feeling very calm, its weird because I thought that the feelings are gonna get worst, but Im just enjoying the time with my family and thinking in a positive way. Praying A LOT for my kid and my husband, to stay strong while Im out and also, praying for me, to be strong for all this process.
Leaving on February 20th
Good luck to you!
shipping out on the 8th! nervous but excited. thanks for the video!
CONGRATULATIONS 🥳
same here bro
I love your energy lol
Thank you🥹
Awesome seeing your video, I ship out this upcoming tuesday, lets get it
Congratulations 🥳🥳 have fun STAY HYDRATED
Thank you so much in the process of joining!
No problem
Your are a great leader baby
Heyy! Thank youuu🩵 hope you’re doing amazing!
@@thairechattman yes I am things are happening but I am try to handle them
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Thank you for watching 🙌🏾☺️
Congratulations and thank you for this very informative video as a window into what my son will experience. He is currently in BMT (started last week) and we're so proud of him. GO GATORS!
Wow you killed pt..great job
Thank you!!!
I wonder if I can bring a wig to tech school. I know I probably will not be able to wear it for graduation, but I still want my bob for tech.
You can, bring it to basic, keep it in your luggage then lay it in tech school. Your also allowed to order things in tech school too
Im studying my ASVAB Test and might talk to a recruiter on my Birthday Sept 1st
Thank you so much for all the insight. You looked amazing with your make up. God bless you
Thank you so much 🫶🏽😍
thank you so much for this, i’m leaving to bmt on tuesday ❤ this gave me so much comfort
Omg safe travels 🫶🏽 you’re going to have fun!
Any swimming or water related training for the AF?
Nope none
@@thairechattman thank youuuuu! Now I’m definitely enrolling ❤️
I leave June 18th thank you for this video!!
No problem ❤️
I leave in August so this came out at the best time
I leave August 8th, so nervous too
@@abbyp.6537 i leave the same day too
We'll get through it
@@myarns8118 dude no way thats so awesome, im kind of scared of the cardio in the 100 degree weather but we gon push thru💪
@@abbyp.6537 I'm scared of the running 😭
Thank you, awesome video!!!!
Thank you so much!🙏🏾
Hey Belton! Great job on explaining how hectic basic was, we did have lots of fun there too👍
May btw
Good video
Thank you so much for this! You look amazing! Tell me why I was so worried I wouldn’t get to bring my skincare 😂 Going to MEPS in two days to do my verification and physical hoping to be at BMT soon! Two questions: when working with firearms are earplugs an option? And is there any time between finishing BMT and going to Tech school?
You’re welcome, Rebecca! I’m glad I could be of help, yes, girl you can bring your skin care, and if you want some make up, they might alert you do light make up for your official picture.
Now, to answer your questions: earplugs during weapon training is mandatory so they’ll have them available and leaving basic they will take you immediately to tech school no time in between. After graduation you’ll have a day or two to spend with your family and that’s it.
That’s crazy you popped up on my RUclips, we were in the same flight 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣 HEY WINGMAN!!!
I was in the process of joining unfortunately OUT OF NOWHERE the recruiter stopped replying to my text messages after I took the picat. I guess it was not meant to be. I wish you the best of luck in your AIR FORCE journey!! Congratulations!
Try again!! And thank you you!!
My recruiter quit on me too, I went the live chat and told them the issues I was having with my recruiter they reached out to his boss and he responded the same day . Also don’t be afraid to reach out to another recruiter
Congratulations, is it best to take a duffel bag or will a backpack be okay as well?
You can take either or. I saw some people show up with a backpack. All you REALLY need is paperwork, undergarments, 2 pair of jeans (including the one you show up wearing) , 3 shirts (Incase you get sweaty like me), and appropriate gym gear until you get issued PT GEAR, and your choice of personal hygiene.
The first week you arrive (0 week) you’ll be wearing your civilians.
If you accumulate a lot of things from buying things while there, you can have your family or friends take it home with them so you don’t bring it to tech school.
@@thairechattman thanks!!
Can you lose weight at bmt
This is exactly what I need!! I leave for BMT nov 19th!!!
Congratulations ❤️
I love that you had a positive experience!
How did you get to bring your mascara and makeup can you have it shipped during basic training or will they let you bring it in you backpack ?
Awwe thank you ❣️You can bring it with your luggage ☺️
I sucked so bad at chow runner they had me doing almost the ENTIRRRRE time at BMT. I was hatiiiiiing life 😅
Man I wish I would’ve been able to tell you “ be an element leader, just volunteer!!” Cuz they don’t end up being chow runner 😂😂 I was an element leader and got away with not being chow runner
@thairechattman what's an element leader and the tasks?
An element leader is like the dorm chiefs second in command. There will be four element leaders in total, and you will lead the flight in the front of every March. You help keep order around the dorm and within the flight. It’s not hard you just a way to show off or learn your leadership skills.
Thank you for this information. Were you able to go home before going to tech school?
No we went straight to tech school , you can plan to visit home once you’re settled in or plan for family to come and visit you
i’m 17 and i plan on joining sometime in june or july after graduation and it’s funny cus the only and i mean ONLY thing im nervous about is the shots💉 (i’m scared of needles😭)
They are quick and painless, I promise! I don’t fear them so I understand I have no room to talk but when I tell you they do them quick you have not time to react. I want you to go in there thinking “ This sh*t isn’t gonna hurt at all” mind over matter. That’s how I get through my fear.
My daughter starts week 4 and I’m praying she doing great…she said she didn’t want to be recycled and all I see is stories about ppl be recycled..im nervous..😢
It takes a lot to be recycled, you could fail multiple PT test and even that takes a lot, or if you’re being blatantly disrespectful, I highly doubt your daughter is doing any of those things. It is true what they say, the PT is pretty easy and they even give alternative routes if you can’t do the original test. Don’t worry she got this!
I graduated with you, section 4, congratulations wingman
Congratulations wingman 🥳 AIMHIGH🙌🏾
I wanna go but I’m not used to exercising
Better get used to it, best time to start is before you even start the process.
LEAD, FOLLOW, OR GET OUT THE WAY. What’s up fellow airman we both graduated from 321st the same day lol
Hey wingman!! I hope tech school is going great for you!
I was at Warthog too 321ist I graduated in June 2023
That’s awesome!!
I ship next week! Thanks for the vid! 2 questions for you:
1) did you buy that journal at the BX or did they issue you one it looks so cool
2) how many letters did you get to send out ?
Oh and how many compression shorts did you use?
First CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 you’ll do amazing!!
1) I bought This journal at the mini mall on base for $18
2) I didn’t get to send out much cuz I was only writing 3 people. You will get chances to mail your letters during personal time or whenever your MTI is in a good mood
3) I brought 3 pairs with me, but I rarely used them😭
@@thairechattman thank you and likewise mad respect for you and everyone who goes during the summer time in so nervous about the heat😭and thank you for the info! I currently have three compression shorts and I really didn’t want to buy more thank you for confirming! Best of luck in tech school!
@@thairechattman also one last question frfr this time lol how many pairs of socks did you bring? i cant find on the dep app if they get issued or not
Honestly I brought 2 pairs of socks because they issue you so many socks. You’ll be wearing civilian clothes for a week before your PT clothes
Heyyy girl..not me finding ur RUclips❤❤ I miss you
I miss you too🥹🧡
Haha wow, never thought I stumble upon your video. I graduated from the same squadron with you but I was in the Alpha stairwell flight 425! Question tho, did you knew a trainee/airmen in your dorm/flight named Blodworth? She was also an element leader from the Bravos.
Hello wingman!😂😂 yes Bloodworth, I knew her we talked often.
@@thairechattman me, her, and another friend (Wilson, you might know her too) came from the same development and training flight together before BMT.
Yup I know Wilson too, yeah I remember Bloodworth telling me about the people in her DEP she would always point them out
@@thairechattman I was the one she would always wave at when I was coming out of the dfac lol
Thanks! I leave in 13 days 😬
Congrats Wingman ❤
Thank youu❣️🥳
Im currently 24 and have my bachelors degree but I am considering joining. Sometimes feel like I may be too old now to join.....Been watching a lot of videos, thank you for this!
There people in there 30s in basic training
You have up to age of 42 to join.
First off congrats ! 🎉 I wanna go to the Air Force after I get my Bachelor’s Degree which is in another year , any tips ?
Thank you, Ask a recruiter about that
I have 3C curly hair. i leave for BMT in october and am panicking about how to care for my hair or what hairstyles to do. Can you please do a video about how you maintained your hair with your texture during BMT?
Suuure!! I will plan a video for that☺️
Hey can I ask when you leave in October? I ship on the 3rd
Thanks for sharing this . Can I ask some questions…. I am new to your page. How old are you ? (I’m gonna be old going to but lol) . Did you keep your braids the entire time? Do you wish you had cornrows instead? Thanks 🙏🏾
Love it 🤣🤣
I saw a comment that said you wore civilian clothes the first week…does that mean I should pack like 4-6 pairs of jeans and shirts? Because I’m trying to keep my bag as light as possible.
No, I only brought one pair of pants and wore the same pair of pants every single day. I did not have any BO and they let you clean your clothes.
I also brought 3 shirts. So I recommend bringing 2 jeans and 3 shirts AND PLENTY OF COMFORTABLE UNDER GARMENTS
Everything I see makes me more nervous for the PT. I’ve never been good with cardio
You will be fine, I don’t like cardio I’m a weight lifter. I ended up getting a 97, you will be okay & you will pass.
Hey great video! Thanks for all the info. I’m 41 and going to MEPs in 6 days. Joining the reserves! My question is about PT. What kind of results are they expecting upon arrival? I’m following along in the app to train to get my time better and all that, but I was just curious about what should I set my goal at BEFORE i leave for bmt. Thanks!
Congratulations! I’m happy for you! Don’t quote me but I think I remember it was somewhere around 20 push-ups for 35 to 40-year-old, not too sure about the sit ups.
I got a question, if you get enlisted to the air force and do BMT do you HAVE to do tech school after? or do you not and just go back home?
They will immediately send you to tech school. There is a program where you could be “recruiters assistant” but you will have to ask about that program in basic and I believe in tech school as well.
it’ll allow you to leave for two weeks and you’ll come back to tech school. I don’t know too much further on it as I didn’t decide not to take the program.
you so pretty ma
I'm waiting to hear back to get cleared for meps to join texas air national guard.
That’s amazing, good luck to you!
i was in 321 too!!! I graduated on June 2, 2023
Hey fellow Warthog!!!🙌🏾🫡
@@thairechattman my dorm use to be 4C2 and you use to be?
4B1
Omggggg🥳🥳🥳
I was a warthog in 2020!!!
☺️💓
Heavy on “I will never do it again though”🤣💀😭🫶🏽
YES😂😂 you already know
I’m 29 and thinking about going
Research and see if it aligns with your goals
big recommendation, im not sure if you alr mentioned this in another vid but bring at least 7 pairs of comfy underwear because the issues ones are nasty lol
Good point! Women didn’t have issued under garments but the men did, and we would always hear our brother dorm complaining, 😂thank you for this reminder!
ew they give you USED underwear ???😨
Thinking about joining my self 😂
It’s very rewarding & nice knowing I’m learning skills towards my career while serving the people. Because I actually love helping people, so if you’re interested I say do it. Check out all branches to see if it fits you.
@@thairechattman they said I wud go in as a E3 since I have degree and passed the ASVAB test on first try but knowing what I know now I think I’m going to study and try to aim higher and see if I can get a job I want. The PT test will be easy for me because Im already fit. But I told them I’m not ready yet that I’ll be back to get a even higher score and btw you are gorgeous 😁
Hi so I'm planning to join the air force what im worried about for BMT tho is, getting my period. I hate feeling icky and I do understand you wont have time to like wash up and such, how did you manage yours?
You’re gonna shower twice a day because it mandatory, I hope that helps with feeling clean. And you carry a backpack that’s assigned to you when you get there that you can carry pads/tampons/a cup whatever you want and you’re just use the restroom and bring your backpack.
Hey I seen you mention jeans for the first week. Did you see anybody wearing shorts or yoga pants? It’s so hot in Texas right now
Shorts higher than your mid thigh and ALL yoga pants not authorized
Thank you so much for your videos! Leaving in 4 weeks and trying to soak in as much information as possible. Do you remember how vaccines work? Do I bring my vaccine history with me? I don’t want to get anything I’m already covered for.
TIA!
You’re welcome, and yes, I recommend you bring all your medical records and vaccinations so you don’t get a repeat of what you already have. Covid vaccinations are optional, & they give you vaccination shots if they’re out of date.
One last question!
Did it matter what color sports bras you had? I have a ton and don’t want to waste money if I don’t need to, but they’re all different colors.
@KimikoEscalanteM it didn’t matter what color it was
How did you have your hair? And was it easy for you to keep up with your hair?
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