Summed up: 1) don’t cut your hair super short 2) bring a good pair of tweezers, and don’t use nail polish at all 3) if you’re on birth control, stay on it 4) don’t bring the crappiest product because it’s the smallest. Bring traveling containers instead 5) 3 in 1 shampoo is great 6) if you have a bf and you’re shipping out, just know that there is so much out there and you have no idea. If you don’t wanna leave them, it’s okay. Don’t leave them. But there’s a lot of opportunities out there. Don’t not go because of him.
Miranda made a really great point when she hit on the "what should I do if I'm in a relationship and want the join, but don't necessarily want to leave them or hurt them by going." Joining is never a bad idea. If your relationship is real, that time apart will only make your bond stronger, if not, then like she said there's a whole world out there for you to experience new things and get out of your comfort zone. I know people that've gotten married right after bmt and some right before. One of my brothers got married right before to his high school sweet heart and now their divorced while a close buddy of mine married a girl while he was in tech school that he only started dating a few months before bmt and they're happy as can be with a handsome baby boy. BMT won't ruin a strong relationship. If it's meant to be, they'll be there for you when you get out. So take the leap and everything will work out in the end!
on the relationship part, me and my husband, we started dating end of sophomore year of high school and he left for bmt right after hs graduation. and now it's a year later and we are married and now he is supporting my decision on joining :) don't let joining break you guys up. if it's meant to be you'll know :) they'll support you no matter what.
Thank You Miranda for mentioning the boyfriend at the end of this video. It was exactly what my daughter needed to hear. You said it perfect, GREAT ADVICE!!
This was incredibly helpful, along with your other videos. Definitely puts my mind at ease. I leave January 24th, just trying to prepare myself both mentally and physically!
Thank you so much for these videos. My daughter is enlisting in June and these videos provided so much useful information, not only for her but for me as a mother. God Bless you and your husband for your service 🙂
Thank you so much. A big fear of mine is leaving my high school boyfriend of 3 years and still going. I have let it talked me out of going to BMT before. I really needed to hear what you said about leaving boyfriends.
Your videos are the best. They've helped me SO much. Especially the very last tip...that has been the biggest battle with myself and you just took all of my worries away. I wish I could hug you! Haha
I am thinking about joining the air force and am talking with a recruiter this week. Your videos are definitely inspiring me more and more every time I watch. Thank you so much for your encouragement and advice with all of this. So excited!
Maddy Sallee I've been thinking about signing up to be in the Air Force too. My husband is a Navy veteran and he's been answering any questions I have as well as encouraging me to do my research (and I'm pretty much cramming, trying to learn a ton). I still don't quite know how things will go, but I'm starting to lean more towards joining so I suppose there's a chance I might be seeing a recruiter soon. I hope everything is going well for you!
The last bit about not wanting to leave your boyfriend really got me... I've been so back and forth about joining because I don't want to damage my relationship with mine or leave him behind. I still just can't make up my mind. However, thank you for the advice!
I'm engaged with a 2 year old son and I'm choosing to go in. BMT by summer is the goal. My fiance was very scared and hesitant about me going, but not once did he try to talk me out of it. If whoever you're with truly loves you, they will support you and encourage you to be the best version of yourself you can be. Even if that means leaving them. It's just 2 months. They can visit you at tech school, so it's not like you'll go months and months without seeing them unless you choose not to visit each other at tech school. I have my own personal set of reasons for going in, as I'm sure both of you do. But I guided my fiance into being more comfortable with my choice by mentioning how HE benefits. The family coverage on insurance. The ability to utilize my GI bill when I'm out so he can go to college. The fact that he won't HAVE to work and kill himself physically by being at a demanding job just to make good money. He can spend time with his son, go to the gym, play video games, find new hobbies, etc etc. Given that I will be married going in, the premise is the same. Your guy can only benefit from you going in. The time apart will suck. Entirely suck. But you get phone calls, you write letters every minute you get a chance. It can easily be a test of their devotion to you, and if that relationship fails because of the changes occurring due to you enlisting, then please take my word, it was never meant to be. I held back in high school because of a boy and I wished I wouldn't have. It was my calling to serve, and here I am having to work three times as hard just to keep up with people 11 years younger than me. I'm 29 and I'm doing this. I promise you on everything living and breathing on this earth, I will miss my son more than you'll ever miss a boyfriend. Guaranteed. But I'm looking at the end goal, not the struggle in between. What I'm doing, I'm doing for me. But I'm also doing it for my fiance. I'm doing it for my baby boy. To make him proud, set an example, and encourage him to always aim high. The confidence and inner strength you'll come home with will only make the right man love you more than before you left. Don't. Don't. Don't give up the chance over a guy. Do it for you and if things don't work out, you still have a good job, you have lifelong friends and family, the ability to travel without worrying you'll upset someone etc etc. You will survive and you'll get better and stronger with every struggle along the way. Do what feels right in your gut. If that means enlisting, then take a good deep breath and get on that bus to BMT. You'll be okay. 👌
AWESOME VIDEOS!! I am thinking about the military and have been for a while. I am 23 and roughly 25 lbs away from weight requirements which is a huge deal since I lost 50 lbs in order to join. My family doesn't really know about my decision but I am 99.9% positive that I want to do this. please keep making videos!! :D
How is everyone doing ?? I'm an older person joining the AF.... I'm 35 !!! lol. I've lost over 100 lbs so I can join ! I have just about 12 lbs left to go until I'm at the weight requirement. I have had NO luck with any recruiters wanting to talk to until I get to the weight requirement. It's been a bit frustrating but I also understand... would love to hear back how everyone is doing !! :)
MSGT RG Russell Retired Over the years the USAF BMT has changed to fit the times and today it has evolved into a Mix of Air Force and Army in my Opinion. (Which is a very good thing) Know what job you want before signing the dotted line - List them in order top to low. Wait for the Job you want and if not available yet pressure your recruiter till you get it! Be happy is more important. Most Airman never see combat up close like our Army Brothers and sisters do but some Air Force Job’s do! We still get the needed training so here is a break-down of BMT for new recruits It can be fun or can be not so fun - it is up to the person! _ Think of it as Camp for adults with Game levels thrown in. 7 weeks of military training and one week of enjoyment from all your hard work! If you make this choice, prepare mentally - check you self and any attitudes towards authority figure crap. This is not the place for childish non-sense! And its basic not advanced OK - You got through the hard qualifications and testing at MEPs so your cool. Best approach is this is a personal challenge and you will succeed! Upper body prep goes a long way and start way before leaving - delayed enlistment can help serve you in this transition. Also you get paid for that period retroactive and any college goes toward a stripe with pay on the get go! Week 0 - BMT Broken down to Intro to military life - yelling at you and pressure to perform is kids play so don't get worked up and play the game with speed and confidence. Week 2 you begin getting into the actual training and physical fitness while still processing. Week 3 - ramps up and start education and warrior training. Week 4 - TI's relax and you should be getting the hang of it. Week 5 - Real training kicks in - chemical warfare, range, marching skills and of course PT. Week 6 - Ramps up some more - history class and first aid as well as combat stuff to get ready for BEAST week - confidence course REAL FUN! Week 7 - BEAST WEEK. Deploy to the annex for the week and train like combat and defense skills. Exhausting but fun. Team work and cool stuff! This is the real graduation! Week 8 - Airman' week - TI's cool and helpful - get awards and do the Airman's Run, parade and Town pass! Congratulations You did it!
Hello. So I'm on,y a freshman in high school, and I stumbled across your Chanel and I am honestly so happy I did. I am in Air Force JROTC, and have been throwing back and forth joining the Air Force. Your videos honestly help me in my decision and it is a great resource. They are informative but still fun to watch. Thanks, keep doing what you're doing.
Thank you for the video, I am actually contemplating going becuase of the sensitive topic you just discussed and worried but after what you just said it gave me sense of assurance and calmness. Thanks
I really needed to hear that last topic about relationships. You are totally right,I just needed to hear that from someone else. Thanks for all the great advice. You are awesome.
Thank you so much for these 😭 I have been thinking about enlisting but I wanted to learn more about what happens at BMT and you really helped me thank you 💕
Hi my name is Emily and I ship out 20170516 :) I have a long distance relationship with my boyfriend and he is currently stationed in Alaska who is 600% supportive of my time at basic training, but I know the feeling, I don't want to "leave" him for 9 weeks just because we talk every day!, I'm so happy you decided to make these videos.. they've helped me with anxiety so much ❤️
To prepare for basic would you consider training to run a mile and a half or practice running the 30 to 40 mins straight? I'm enlisted (waiting on my job to open) and I'm not sure which is better.
In your last video, you said you have to wake up at 4:45, how much time do you have to get dressed, brush your teeth and put your hair up? Also, what time do you have to be in bed and lights out?
Were there any single mothers in basic and tech with you? I have a 2 year old and shared custody. Just wanted to know if there are any tips from friends or coworkers.
Hey girl! I LOVE your videos! I plan to make some regarding my journey so far, but I'm still waiting on a physical date so I'll start after that. lol I am really looking forward to your tech school videos. I am really curious about the living arrangements and stipulations on décor. I always see videos and people have the blandest looking rooms with boring bedding and all that, so I wonder if it's required to be that way or if we can decorate our rooms at all to make it more comfortable. Thanks so much!
hey. I ship for BMT in december and I love your advice. I also live in Illinios.. chicago actually. I just graduated highschool and im just so nervous to start this journey but at the same time really want to get it over with. if you have any advice like psychologically/mentally that would be great!
Embrace the moment. It's perfectly normal to feel nervous. It's a new experience that you can only prep so much for. The mentality I'd say go in with would be "It's necessary to get to where I want to be". Just focus on the light at the end of the tunnel and that 8.5 weeks will fly by. The first week and a half are the worst because you're getting thrown into a new lifestyle, but after that honestly you're just there and by then you'll make a few friends and you'll be laughing at half the stuff you go through. Plus it's always fun when you see the newer trainees come in and get yelled at if you're ever outside when they get to your building.
thank you for this!!! i was worried about whether or not i would be able to stay on the pill. i don't want to have to go through the nausea all over again if i had to restart the pill. i hope i can stay on it!
Speaking about products if anyone sees this... do you have to pour your facial cleansers and products into specific bottles or can you take the bottle it comes in ??
Well, you have to put up your hair in a tight, really neat bun, but your bun can’t be more than 3 inches in diameter. So probably 3/4 ways down your back is the max length.
I'm thinking about doing the Air National Guard and then going active duty when I graduate from college, but I'm really nervous. I know PT is not a problem, because I'm very motivated, and I don't think the yelling should be too bad. But what if I regret wasting my 20s in the military? I don't know, I'm jus nervous. Does anyone have any advice?
Lily Canard if you're concerned about wasting you 20's stay in the Air Guard. Don't switch to Air Force. Then you only have to commit 1 weekend a month.
Thanks so much for your videos! Q: In BMT are you allowed to wake up earlier than everyone else and use the bathroom/shower? Q: Were you allowed to use makeup on picture day. If yes, was the makeup you were allowed to use in your civilian bag. Or were you only allowed to use what you buy at the bx? Thanks so much in adavance.
So not even nail polish on our toes ? Lol yes I'm a girly girly too! So without my hair being curled and my nails done is gonna be a big change lol. But congrats !!! I leave for basic on the 23rd two weeks from today !!
yes girl even on your toes! I had a male MTI and he couldn't come in when we were changing or showering so he couldn't see if you did have your toes painted, but if you have a female MTI they could! So i'd deff take it all off just to be safe. And thats awesome!! Enjoy your time at boot camp, you'll be looking back on in for the rest of your time in the Air Force!
Your videos help me a lot! You mentioned your acne outbreak. Through my teen years I always had bad acne, and it's improved, but I still don't have nice skin. I'm very insecure about it, and I guess my question is, is this something they make fun of you for? Do other girls have it too? Thanks!
My question regards hair, I suck at doing my own hair and can barely put it in a ponytail because it's so thick and shrinkage is real! (I'm black btw). So, my question is can I go in with a braided bun so I won't have to worry about it for the 8.5 weeks that I'm there?
What do the girls do when they do have their period? Like for long marches or long days, do they let you take care of yourself or are they strict with that stuff as well?
I know that you said to stay on birth control and you talked about the pill, but do you know anything about any other birth control methods? I personally use the nuva ring. i change it every month... so if i have a prescription for it, will i still be able to have that available to me?
I'm leaving for basic Sept 13th and I'm wondering if u kno if people r allowed to bring like nail clippers tweezers razors and a travel size sewing kit on the plane ride there????
Honestly I'm not sure! You won't need a sewing kit at bmt so I would suggest leaving that behind but nail clippers and tweezers should be fine for the plane.
i left a comment under your other video about having your period while you're in training, but also how do you go about getting your license while in the air force?
