Being a FEMALE in Air Force Basic Training 

I love the fact you brought up black women in BMT I stan this content ☺️ super diverse thank you

I’m on my senior year of high school and am planning on joining the Air Force. You literally answered all the questions I was concerned about. Thank you ❤

i really appreciate how detailed you were and bmt was something I was concerned about but this video makes it less concerning 😂 i start my process soon but I’m less anxious now

Great video! Very helpful you answered questions no one else has answered for me. Is pull ups still part of PT?

I'm sorry but what's beast week? Also I am mainly afraid of bmt because of the workouts like running and pushups so the videos eased some anxiety about it but i'm still scared to apply

Thank you for posting this kind of video.

Hello lovely! I have an important question. Do They really yell at you? I am sensitive but I’ve been working on that tremendously and making efforts too! If they yell at you what should you do or say ? Or you just stand there and let them? This year is my last in high-school and My heart is dying to join the air force but I’m also very scared. Im sensitive, I have a quiet voice also. Can you help me ease my mind? Im willing to try but just want an honest review of how it’ll actually be. Thank you !!

I don’t remember which branch, but I’ve heard they’re really hard on you the first 2 weeks and then they become more friendly afterwards. Is this true? Do they get tougher?

this was probably one of the best most help videos i’ve seen before leaving for bmt. i was so scared about allergies!! i had no idea they would actually give you anything for it. I thought i would have to suffer the whole time. thank you thank you for this video!!!!

In terms of dealing with, “drama” just remind yourself of this: there is an extremely rare chance that you will ever see any of these people in your regular military career after graduation. So, “losing face” is not a thing if you lose an argument or back down or walk away from a situation that you would normally engage in. So, even though you may feel like you “lost” an argument, it won’t matter as you’ll most likely never see these people again. So don’t worry about just walking away worrying about what THEY feel about you.

This is a great video you actually answer questions nobody answers like when you can poop and bout being able to get like allergy medication. Also I’m the same with make up I don’t go nowhere without it so when I finally go to bmt this is like a way to force myself to accept my face without make up lol

I left for BMT on 22 Aug 1989. Your experience at BMT is predicated 100% on the personality of your MTI. My MTI was SSgt Ernie Serrato. He was 100% hardcore 100% of the time. My flight never received a single liberty the entire time. Hell, not a single person in my flight ever went to chapel services in fear of reprisal. We would spend all day Sunday ensuring the dorm was up to our MTI’s standards. BMT is 100% what you make it to be. You will make some great friends. You will meet some really interesting people. You may even meet a person of the opposite sex whom you end up dating (happened to me!). You will have good days and bad days. You will have memories that will still make you laugh 30 years later. The one thing about BMT no one talks about is, you will have something in common with every person whom you ever meet in the USAF. Everyone you meet in the USAF has been through BMT. At BMT, do what you are told, exactly how you are instructed, as quickly as you can, and with attention to detail. The days go by slow but the weeks go by fast. Live each day from chow to chow. Arrive at BMT in shape. Aim high!

The number one thing I was worried about was push-ups. I am so relieved to know that its not going to be as bad as I had imagined. I already knew that some people would say it's 90% mental 10% physical but I still didn't know how bad it was going to be. Thank you!

I love your inclusion of black women, definitely getting a follow from me sis! Great info and very comforting.

I’m 31 with a three year old. I’ve always wanted to go to the Air Force. Now more than ever. I honestly need a break from my life and rebuild a new one. 8.5 weeks is nothing. I hope I can get in

Marine here 7:30 when you say you can’t run on a broken ankle. We had a mf in boot that had his leg kicked in on week 5 and he made it through the crucible (5 weeks later) on the 1st day of marine week he disappeared and then 2 days before we left they wheeled his ass in on a chair in a full leg cast and he had a double fracture in he leg😂 he still ran a 3 mile in 26 mins like that

I love how transparent and detailed you are! Love it❤️

Hi Mikayla. The first thing I want to say to you is thank you for your service. I'm an old vet and I went through the Air Force BMT way back in 1972/73. A lot has changed since then, but a lot hasn't. I made friends with a couple women that were also going through it around the same time I was. Many of the things that you mentioned that could be unisex fit. The barracks I used when I went through no longer exist. They had been built back during WW2 and the Korean war. GI parties were the norm for us. Take care, and I hope you enjoy your time in the service like I did.

I was wondering, do they give women vitamins during BMT? I was reading somewhere that they do just because women need that extra iron boost especially during that time of the month. Is that true? Also, thank you!! I loved the video! Praying I pass the ASVAB soon to get into the Air Force and make a life for me and my family.

This video was really helpful. I have been thinking abt joining the AF for a while now. This video made me less anxious and more excited to want to join. Thank you so much. 😁

I leave for basic next Tuesday, March 2. I have 4c hair (super thick, curly, nappy) and I was worried about getting my hair done in TIME !

Hey there! I love your BMT videos - they're really helping me out! I do have a couple questions for you when you have the time: Are we allowed to bring wet wipes? Should I bring a laptop with me, or have my parents ship it to me after BMT? Do you know anything about Crypto Linguists? Ok thats's it for my questions. Thank you so much for making these videos!!

I love how you said that fighting was not tolerated ..but here’s my boyfriend in marine bmt and his whole platoon resolved drama by fighting in the rain room and the drill instructors dgaf 😅

Seriously considering joining. This video was SO helpful! Diversity tip was great !

your vids are very helpful im 17 and really wanting to go into the air force and your making me feel like i wanna do itvway more

This helps so much!! I saw a video from quite some time ago and I was afraid men and women all sleep in the same place and use the same showers during basic training. This is somewhat comforting!! I don’t wear make up and I don’t have a lot of specific routines or anything, but I haven’t exercised a lot since I have been out of high school and I’ve been worried there would be super super high expectations even for not so fit people.

thank you for making this !! i'm currently talking with a recruiter to get in, and i've been so anxious around the idea of BMT. This was super enlightening !!

I'm very glad you touched base on birth control especially Depo, Cause I've been very concerned about whether you could still get your depo shot while in bmt and tech school, thank you

Hi, first off thank you for the informative video! second, what’s the deal with mental health like ocd? i go to meps in a few weeks and i struggled with ocd a lot in my adolescence and early teen years, but now (turning 18 tomorrow) it’s definitely not as bad as it was so i’m not concerned about it. i’ve never been on any medication for it either, and my recruiter knows this. so my question is do they do a mental health background check at meps and will it disqualify me if i just tell them a white lie that i used to see a therapist in the past but don’t anymore, even though i do from time to time?

Thank you... how did you shower during periods? Was it uncomfortable? Did you shower in groups even during periods?

Thanks for the info! I ship to basic April 6th, 2021. I enlisted in the Reserve

Probably the best video and explanation I’ve seen !! I am really thinking about Air Force ,I did Jrotc for 3 years in high school and after graduation (in 2021) I couldn’t go to military because of documents that I was waiting to get and finally I got them in 2023!! Your videos is helping me a lot because I am scared about basic training specially being a woman but your videos is making me like “yes it’s not easy but not that bad “ lol but thanks a lot for sharing your experience!!!

Your videos are so helpful! I'm probably going to basic sometime during or after April and I was wondering about undergarments like bra's and all of that? Do they provide them, do you bring your own, or do you buy them there?

Don’t burn bridges is the most underrated advice that I need to take. Keeping your mouth shut goes a long way in basic. Also get on the ground and hug Texas is a gem of a phrase.

if you do more videos like this, you should definitely talk about the immunizations and beast week :). i’ve heard a lot of people talk about how intimidating the shots looked because of how it is set up.

Girl thank you! I leave in a month and i have had soooo much anxiety. Thank you so much for the info!

this is a GREAT video thank you! :) i’m joining in a few months and have been stressing the pt test you have totally eased my anxiety!

Awesome video, Mikayla. I was in the U.S. Army during the 90s. I love watching RU-vid videos about young people serving in the military today. Thank you for your service. =☆=

“The most fun you’ll never want to have again” 🤣 So true!! I miss it but would NEVER want to do it again!

I went through Army Basic in 1985. I was a few years older than most. The oldest guy in our company was 36. He got in before the cut off age. The older ones like me were okay. The younger guys like 17, 18, 19 tended to look to us for guidance. And to be honest with you, toward the end of Basic, I was starting to sneak paperback books to read. No cell phones. No internet. You got to make one phone call a week to home for maybe 10 minutes. Times and Basic/Boot change. So do the people as does our society.

Thank you so much. My daughter graduated from American Heritage 2 years ago and hasn't done anything since. As a retired AF veteran I'm hoping your video will inspire her since you are both about the same age. Also thanks again great video and the black hair information 😀

im so insecure about how my body looks like im fine being naked if im by myself but with other people im scared and i know people don't really care especially now but it's so scary ugh do you have any advice on how i can get over that before basic?

I'm planning on joining this year I'm just trying to cut weight first or at least meet the requirements. I had surgery in Nov '20 but I'm fine and doc even said so. When I sign up and it asks have u had surgery before should i I lie ?? I heard that if u say u had surgery they won't accept u..

leaving in 3 days and this made me feel sooo much relief. thank you for making this.

Thank you so much, this was so helpful. I go to bmt March 9th!

What was it like not having ur phone thoo. I’m on my phone a lot lol

I leave for BMT in just a few months. This video was extremely helpful and answered all the questions I was avoiding asking my recruiter 🤣

Thanks for the super helpful video! I was really concerned about birth control because without it I would have absolutely debilitating cramps without it :/ A few more questions: Can you bring your mouth guard/retainer? And do they honor dietary restrictions/food allergies?

Back when I was in Army basic training (in 1964) I had an appendicitis attack while in my fifth week of training; (while on the bayonet training field). After the surgery, I received two weeks of convalescence. When I returned to Fort Dix, NJ I picked up my fifth week with another training regiment.

I’m going to BMT in October for Airforce reserve thank you for this!!!

This video was so helpful! Thank you so much! Planning on going to MEPS in 2021. A video on that would be great as I'm nervous for that

My son just completed his first week at BMT, and he is scheduled to graduate next month. We're really looking forward to Family Day, the Coin Ceremony, and graduation. Especially since his little brother's birthday is during Famy Weekend.

Could I wear my earrings at night time to make sure my piercings don’t close..

Can you bring earring that are in regulations (6mm round) and wear them on picture day/graduation?

its nice watching these types of videos. i wanna join one of the branches (:

I am 18 about to be 19 and I been always being interested since little to be on the Air Force but i feel like i am going to fail due to my severe anxiety and social anxiety this video helped a ton so i am very grateful for answering all of my questions!😭❤️

I use a menstrual cup for my period care. Do you ladies think that it would be too awkward to change the cup while everyone is in the restroom? All of the videos I’ve watched make it seem like everyone just minds their own business but just wondered if anyone else had thoughts on it.

I'm a USAF Veteran, there weren't different color PT belts, we showered nightly and had plenty of time to shave, pits, legs, ect. There wasn't anything called Beast Week. And no makeup worn for graduation. The black ladies in Mt flight had time for thier hair. Voodoo ( Veronica Johnson) did one hand push ups. I had trouble doing enough push ups to graduate.we had to run a mile and a half in a limited time.

i ship out in about 29 days and this helped so so much girl !

I’m Thinking About Joining . I’m So Nervous

Very good informational video. I know you are explaining from a girl's perspective. I joined the Army in 1987 at an older age and I wish I had more than just my recruiters opinion to go off of. Much of what you explain although keyed to girls, is the same with guys, and much was exactly my experience. At one time, I was interested in attending the Air Force Academy, but life changed my opportunities. Although accepted for Army OCS, I did not get to go. I took an enlisted spot repairing radars in West Germany. Regardless, I have to say that the Army was the greatest experience of my life. You will have a rewarding time in the Air Force. Keep inspiring our upcoming personnel.

Let me provide everyone out there with some free information (not legal advice). One one gets into the active AF proper (after tech school). There will be plenty of men out there to help you into everything you don't need or want. However, there will be a few guys who will take you under their wing and help you. Do not betray these people! They will not want a single thing from you except loyalty and hard work. Mentors are hard to come by but they are out there. Remember that many men have "ego" issues and will try to fool you into going along with them and destroying another's career. Don't fall for it. People will sell their soul for very little. Don't fall for it. No one has absolute power unless you give it to them. Once a career is destroyed, it can not be rebuilt. Good luck. Get all of the formal education you can while you can. Time will surprise you if you don't use it wisely.

What about acne products/skincare? Would I have time for that or have to go all of bmt without treatments? Loved the video btw, so informative!!

I’m a ten year old girl named annabelle

As a black woman I was so glad when I heard that part about my hair .. my hair very kinky I need minute to get it together 😂

As a black woman, I was a little unsure about the hair part. I have no problem shaving my head to save time but it’s nice to know they give extra time

¿ Can you wear makeup on graduation day?

12:23 I've heard a lot of things especially about the Marine corps and the Army since I'm thinking of enlisting in one of those two branches and they most certainly can single you out in those branches I'm not sure about Navy but im pretty sure they can single you out in Navy as well. I was watching this video since I'm slowly eliminating the branches i want to do and basically everything I've heard in this video doesn't apply to ANY of the other branches especially with the Physical training stuff so if you can't do pushups or can't run at a decent pace join the Airforce because you will be singled out and yelled at in the other branches. From what I've heard the Marine corps also does the color belts to signify your PT level and you don't want to have a low level belt because the DI's will single you out and mess with you so much.

Thank you sooo much! Most of my anxiety comes from not knowing what to expect so this helps a lot

I think they allow these videos because it shows only like what people want, like marketing and propaganda to join. Oh well show the pretty girls 'after' they spent their whole day forced to like go through training or work out etc.. It makes it seem like it'll be simple and that you'll probably reap all the benefits, but really, even retail or lower level jobs piles up more $ than that, at least then you can like, decide something else too. Decided not to on the oath taking day, ended up getting a better job soon after, and it's full of mostly tricked 18 yr olds, I don't have that time anyway. A lot of people think it's for everyone and it will be easy, but you'll quickly find it isn't so desirable to be doing that work even just like a month in, at that point what can you do when you can't just leave easily? Unfortunately this means they look for mostly highschool recruits and also people more likely to not question or care yet because it takes years out of your life and may cause other issues; you tend to start awakening more and questioning work ethic and stuff around age like 24-25 I would say rather than conforming. They also don't talk about how you will be around basically a ton of recruits who are highschool or college age and you'll be given free food, free dorms, free physical training, and it won't be easy of course, but that is the perfect environment to just end up knocked up early; it could be either a blessing or a curse if you meet like a soulmate, but it's common for people in that environment to want to have sex especially since the conditions are 'free' and they are forbidden from doing it. Tons of things you should consider first and they try to make it seem like it's all going to be like easy times. But you might even be expelled from the process if you appear to be too like intelligent etc. as well, because they don't want whiners who aren't conformist to something that's obviously just dumb or being controlled and commanded by obviously not as smart peers, so, it again is not for everyone. I realized I really hated being told what to do already and the military would also likely make that a horrible experience. I'd probably end up killed/mismanaged just like how our propaganda praises all those who died doing something they were ordered to do and mostly praises those who were lucky to survive; I don't want to be that guy who like breaks leg running and then told 'oh its all mental, too bad you couldnt do it' and all that dumb faker stuff that actually happened to many female and male recruits. The fact they have such outdated tech today and also people who do stuff like that when it's not even like SF qualifiers says alot about how much they really care. I'd go on to literally get fit on my own time and the experience only motivated me to not want to join anything related to govt, unless it's a high paying like tech job or something that make sense. I can handle a weapon if needbe and do what I must anyway.

Bad ass women, thank you for your service ladies

Thank for the video, English is not my first language and I’m a little bit nervous about that but all the information made me feel more comfortable taking this decision

So glad she brought up the bathroom stuff cuz no one talks about the stomach issues and I'm deadass worried lmao

Hi Mikayla! I had a question about skincare, are we allowed to bring it with us and will we have time at night to apply it ?

Hey! Thanks for all the info! When are you allowed to shower? I'm a night showerer, mostly so I don't have to worry about it in the morning and I can get ready faster.

Thank you so much for this video, I want to join so bad, and I have been on and off about it. This video makes me feel more confident about joining. Honestly, the biggest thing that has been stopping me is honestly the shots, and bloodwork. I am not great with needles and have a tendency to pass out, not so much from shots anymore but from bloodwork it is still pretty common. I have mentioned it to a few others who have been in and most have said probably not, but I think I would handle the bloodwork better if they did it from my hand rather than my arm. I tend to handle it better and not pass out that way. I just don't know if they would do that if I asked them to

I just swore into the DEP program a couple weeks ago, and I am super anxious about the pooping thing ive never been able to in public, so thats something im going to have to get used to but I do have a question just out of curiosity, what happens when someone clogs the toliet i know thats a super weird question but thats always been part of my anxiety about going in public xD (as ridiculous as it sounds lol)

Can I bring or buy a razor there ? To do my eyebrows for picture day ?

I know this video is intended for mainly females but I find this very insightful! I’m interested in joining the Air Force, so this video brought new insights to me

I remember when i was in the navy went in when i was 18 and left at 25 loved it alot been to alot of my dream places and I remember when i ask to go to the bathroom and i got yelled at lol but i love the military with all my heart and now im a law enforcement officer

I’m not even kidding this video helped me more than any video on RU-vid. Thanks so much!! I have my first appt with my recruiter tomorrow

this was the most comforting thing i have ever watched , i love you.

Im 14 and already want to go thanks to this video.

I’m thinking about going in, what about periods?

One of the main things I’m concerned about is that my voice is SUPER quiet. I’m not sure I will be able to yell loud enough for reporting.

Did you all have your “emotion” room? Where you can talk out feelings with your flight crew members?

Most are probably too tired to watch you shower 😂

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You can see she has such an attitude and I feel bad whoever he supervisor is. You are not much of an adult really. and to quote you..."Whatever"

I have heard that you can’t join the Air Force in you have taken medication is that true?

What can u bring from home to the Airforce,and what should u bring.

Question about shaving: I don't use a razor on my legs (only on armpits) but I do use a meridian shaver. Is that something I could bring or should I just leave it and take the time to shave with my razor?

in bmt did y’all have different jobs or some people did?

My question is more about MEPS, how did you feel during the duck walk while you’re in your underwear? I feel like I’m most worried about other guys and being in that vulnerable spot than other women

I don't ever remember using the latrine in BMTS other than being fortunate enough to take up before reveille sounded almost every day. Doing PC on a full bladder really, really sucked.

I went through AFBMTS starting 31 October 1985. I love your description of it as the most fun you never want to have again. So right! It is much different now than it was when I went through, probably harder, definitely longer they definitely pay you better. I have an immense respect for those of you who have followed on after I got out. Thank you for your service!

I'm not a female and I will never join the air force, but i watched the entire video and it was super interesting! Thanks for sharing :)

Are you able to take medication like Motrin while on your period? I suffer from bad cramps!! 🙈

thank you so much for this video it really helped. im a junior who is planning on joining the air force once i graduate. my biggest concern is bad menstrual cramps that prevent me from doing everyday things. it causes nausea, fever, and so much more. what can i do for that?

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