hey girl! congrats on leaving for basic so soon. I just graduated basic on July 1st, I shipped on May 10th. A few things: you will go to the BX within the first three days of you being there -it's mandatory for your MTI's to let you go! I would definitely recommend packing lighter, everything is sold there and you'll be able to buy full sized items. Another thing, you are required to wear your blues all graduation weekend, no civilian clothes at all until you ship to your tech school (unless you're staying at Lackland or Ft. Sam). But thats the biggest thing I wish I did differently - I really wish I packed less than I did. You really don't need much at all to get you through the first 2-3 days. But good luck with everything & If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Have fun!!

I've been to basic, while I'm not a girl I can say that we went to the BX on the second day. And honestly the only thing we needed was money. They specify what shampoo you can use, what undewear you get, toothpaste and the types of toothbrushes. I think the only thing I had that was mine from home was my razor to shave with. Being prepared is good, but be ready for them to tell you can't use that. One thing to keep in mind is when you are ready to leave basic, you are going to have ALOT of stuff and minimal space to pack everything. So consider that before bringing a whole bunch of stuff with you. Good luck and have fun! :D

You can't bring the mouth wash, I think nothing with alcohol in it all which is why your deodorant might be a problem too. I really think you should bring stick deodorant.

I want to join the air force next year. Who else wants to join next year?

i'm shipping next week and I'm like nervous and scared but also excited kinda

Thanks for showing how that toothbrush case actually opens :D Amazon Refuses to show it in any great detail.

I leave August 24th. I'm super excited and this helped a lot!

Great video! Leaving August 16!! Good luck

I graduated BMT July 15th this year and it was pretty easy to me tbh. Im currently in tech school. Good luck to you

CVS has the best toothbrush case. It is not the flimsy plastic kind. It is solid and comes in many different colors. It's a little bit hard to find in their store, usually it's located in the the travel toiletries section. It has a coordinating soap case too! but who uses bar soap nowadays? lol I'm so happy with the design of the toothbrush case. edit: you won't believe how affordable it is.

hey just letting you know the "kit" you have will be taken away by a MTI upon arrival at BMT. When i went through (about a year ago) you where not aloud to have any of that until you go to the BX and buy the approved items. FWI

Nice video! Wish I had the gouge when I went through BMT back in 1992. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Hey I leave August 23rd too! This video was very helpful so thank you for posting it.

Wow! Basic has changed a lot since I went through Army Basic in 1989. Not very "basic" now. Soap, shower shoes, and toothpaste plus brush was about all I needed. The rest, Uncle Sam issued.

I leave on the 6th of September this was helpful

At 8:59, I thought she was pullin' out a "TOY". It was a WTF moment till she opened it and I saw the toothbrush. Whew! You ain't got ANY time for "self-indulgence" in basic. Nor any energy for it.

I take that back we will probably be going in around the same time

This is awesome :) I leave for army basic training in 4 weeks . Exciting days ! Good luck !

What about Pajamas? What are we supposed to sleep in?

She is done with BMT now she left about 2 months ago.

great vid. I leave Aug 30th!! can't wait!

I leave Aug 30th, very helpful.

Where'd you get the watch?

Did they send some of your things home?? Which items?

hey I'm shipping next week and I couldn't figure out how to pack up my hair ties and Bobby pins lol so thanks!

Where did you get your watch? I found some like that at target but they were 40$ 😣 also great video ! I'm using this to get a few things more for basic that I'll need. Thanks again!!

I leave August 16th! Good luck!

Do women HAVE to wear skirts for their blues or other uniforms?

During tech school did you guys have weekends off and time to see family? My wife is going in as a health admin but we dont know when i should move to be with her since ill have to relocate.:)

They will make you throw out that small blue bottle that you said you were putting moisturizer in. any unmarked bottles like that are not allowed.

This is my dream job!! Going to be an air force pilot one day :)

I think this is amazing! I'm only 14 but I want to be a SEAL. Good luck in bt and I hope you reach your goals!

Thank you so much for making this video! I leave May 23rd!! Anyone else??

GOOD LUCK KRISTEN!

Good luck welcome to the Air Force!

I was one of the last flights to graduate from BMT with a web belt lol. It was sort of odd seeing trainees marching around with backpacks xD

What kind of watch is that? I need to get a new all black one. Thanks!

Hello, what would be a good score for the Air Force? I'm looking into administration.

I'm thinking of joining the air force but I don't know what job I want to do. How did you choose your job?

Yesss I love you so much 😊💕 I hope the best for you and your future ❤️

I am leaving the 30th,just a week behind! 😁

Thanks for the video. It's so good.

was there anything you couldn't have or they took away from you or that you wish you would of brought??

If you bring anything sharp They will throw it away will at least at fort Jackson

Im only 12 and i want to go into the air force. What motivated you?

good luck! Might switch over from Navy to the Air Force because of Navy's stupid budget cuts so we shall see! :) Repping from Portland, OR

Just a heads up, your MTI will give you a shake down on your first night and inspect everything you brought. He/ She is gonna give you shit for bringing so much stuff. You're gonna go to the BX multiple times, and your wall lockers can't hold tons of personal items. I would recommend not packing so much.

Not gonna lie this helped me a little as to what I should bring and how to bring it. Thanks ! When do you leave ?

Where'd you get your watch?! I leave on the 23rd as well! Hope to see you there :)

I hate to be that girl, but my scalp gets very irritated with regular shampoo. It's not something I have a doc's note for, I just get natural shampoo and it stays healthy. Will I have to use the BX provided shampoos? Also, can I bring full-sized items of shampoo/conditioner if I check them? Since you're able to buy full-sized items at BMT, I'm not understanding the travel-size only rule for what you bring with.

I'm leaving in August too :D

Does it matter if the back pack has a logo and is maroon colored?

Hey thanks for this video. I have been lost for the last couple of days thinking of what to pack ! Kinda gives me an idea. When do you leave ?

I leave 29th

The mouthwash can not have alcohol in it

Hey girl. So what's the deal with the collared shirt during graduation? I haven't heard that from my recruiter.

Hello Kristen, I am currently in the process of enlisting myself. I am 24, with about a year's worth of college under my belt. However, I can't do a push up to save my life. I don't know what to do to get fit... I'm almost considered underweight because I am at the minimum weight of my height class. (I've already taken the ASVAB, but I cannot take my physical for another 5 months because of surgery.) What can I do to gain muscle weight and strength? Is it realistic for me to take my physical in July if I work out really hard now?

Did you go when they starting using the backpacks?

i went to the bx a lot

Leaving Oct 11, thanks!

Hey I leave October 11, when do you leave?

goodluck ! bmt will go by fast. At least it did for me haha

I leave September 13th

how do they feel about make up and hair colors

anyone else leaving September 13th??

You are so cute and helpful, thanks!

when do you leave for basic training ?

Good luck! I'm looking to enlist now I'll be in BMT close to when you are going to graduate! Any advice for me in the recruitment process?

where did you get your watch??

i leave in febuary!!!! so does your backpack have to be a solid color

I 100% adore you

So you don’t wear thongs?

your bras and underwear can be any color you want

I have some questions for you do you have a email

This girl is cute !! Holy shizzzzz

What makeup did you take or were able to take

What job did you get ? I might makes some videos to see if any body is going thru the same thing as me . Basically the recruiter i was working with wasnt trying to get me a medical job , im trying to see is that accurate that medical jobs are scarce right now .

What day in August do you leave? I leave August 9th!

you're such a cutie. best of luck!!

Anyone shipping out in October??

You're very attractive!

Can i have you :)

Gotta love white girls!