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.
@ToTBlacksmith7 жыл бұрын
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!
@imLdub7 жыл бұрын
3:28 scared the living shit out of me. beware headset users
@tiffanyvelasquez40627 жыл бұрын
Bahahahaah me too!
@SuperSix47 жыл бұрын
Same here
@bonniegomez53336 жыл бұрын
Yup. Almost peed myself lol
@snipez26003 жыл бұрын
Logan Harris I clicked it and didn’t expect much and scared living shit out of myself
@Janelle-ws3cy7 жыл бұрын
I am so happy to see women on here supporting each other and heading to the Air Force. I'll see you there. ✌
@TheJoshGuyYouKnow8 жыл бұрын
Keep these coming. You're incredibly helpful and your energetic and happy personality makes these fun and easy to watch!
@mirandagollnick8 жыл бұрын
thanks so much!
@sabrinavargas45967 жыл бұрын
I leave in 15 days, and this is making me so much more relaxed, and feeling a lot more ready. THANK YOU SO MUCH
@UltimateHorseStudios7 жыл бұрын
I leave six days after you!
@sabrinavargas45967 жыл бұрын
oh no way! That's so legit!!
@Parawhore347 жыл бұрын
How was it?!
@kaylanhudson21697 жыл бұрын
Update? I'm considering joining and I'm trying to do a lot of research and learn as much as I can.
@blank15054 жыл бұрын
Kaylan Edmondson did you end up joining?
@inurdreamesonly7 жыл бұрын
Your videos have helped me to finally decide that when I graduate high school this year, I'm going to join the Air Force. Thank you.
@marylouhicks95227 жыл бұрын
thisdreameroverhere start your process now. They have delayed entry
@itsamandanaomi7 жыл бұрын
I ship out July 25th, I'm so excited!
@carmina19976 жыл бұрын
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.
@courtneysmith21617 жыл бұрын
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!
@marfaul7 жыл бұрын
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
@tiffanyvelasquez40627 жыл бұрын
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.
@Heedie016 жыл бұрын
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 🙂
@matthewpittman98526 жыл бұрын
I'm a dude and your videos still help me a lot when you talk about your experience. Helps me feel more confident
@kinsleygrace83137 жыл бұрын
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.
@kotaroprince7 жыл бұрын
Ma'am direct message me.
@shelby41447 жыл бұрын
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.
@dianatorres65305 жыл бұрын
I am leaving in 2 weeks I am 38 and I believe you are so great by giving everyone those mature and great advises. Keep it up! you are great help!
@maddysallee42777 жыл бұрын
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!
@tealacollins90767 жыл бұрын
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!
@leesa01477 жыл бұрын
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!!
@AceGuitar4007 жыл бұрын
Love your videos so much! I am currently in the enlistment process and it's great to find up to date videos about BMT, etc. Thank you so much! 😊
@jasminwitter48078 жыл бұрын
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
@mirandagollnick8 жыл бұрын
So so glad I could help. I plan on putting up an entire video about that topic, so stay tuned!
@jasminwitter48077 жыл бұрын
I will probably see that video after BMT :-(! I love your videos. I will leave on Tuesday, hope to catch up with your journey soon. Thank you again
@jessicamccormick81667 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so amazing. Thank you for these. I literally feel so much more comfortable heading to basic. Ill be watching the rest!
@kylieeagan71517 жыл бұрын
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!
@samanthastout96775 жыл бұрын
Kylie Eagan I’m in the same position
@paxanimasol17615 жыл бұрын
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. 👌
@haileynichole16457 жыл бұрын
Girl, you are helping me sooooo much. Making me more excited to go.. Thank you oh so much❤️
@NetraQ205 жыл бұрын
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 💕
@Nagaeem7 жыл бұрын
I ship out on Monday. I'm so excited. And these videos are really helpful thank you so much for making them
@margaret41067 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is one of the best videos. You covered questions I had.
@kendrag88145 жыл бұрын
Great video! Your last advice was very true! Love watching your videos 😁
@stilesa67736 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this💜💜💜😊 I hope and pray all is well for you🙏🏽✨💜
@mairabriseno2917 жыл бұрын
Ur videos gives me a great relief about the Air Force 😌
@marisolsantana97907 жыл бұрын
thank you for that last part!
@WiCK3d_LiL_FkR7 жыл бұрын
I'm leaving in 2-4 months! Super nervous. Thank you for the videos!
@annabelleonessi39666 жыл бұрын
This video was really good, thank you so much!!! I’m leaving around September for bmt 😄
@Adrian-ul3wr7 жыл бұрын
I'm leaving in January and these have been helping me a lot
@brunamichelly43776 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying about the boyfriend situation, it helped me a lot ☺️
@1989TS..7 жыл бұрын
When your a guy but this is the only video you can find on this stuff cx
@ghostnoodle97215 жыл бұрын
Im a simple man. I search something and click on top vid
@yvette6497 жыл бұрын
awesome. sent this to my daughter. she is a girly girl as well. is worried about hygiene etc. thank you for your advice
@victoriamuncy21638 жыл бұрын
Great video as always!! I wish I would of known these tips when I went 😊😙
@shambles12386 жыл бұрын
my boyfriend is in basic training for the Navy right now and I plan on enlisting for the air force so this is SOOOO helpful
@terezarumph29555 жыл бұрын
this si super helpful. my husband was in the army and made fun on me, how you cant bring facewash and moisturizer. i cant live without it
@FickleLilith8 жыл бұрын
you're awesome! thank you for the tips:)
@mirandagollnick8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Thanks for watching!
@hermenegildagarcia61788 жыл бұрын
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
@mirandagollnick8 жыл бұрын
that's awesome!! keep it up!
@LegendofNicole7 жыл бұрын
I am thinking of joining too and I am 23 years old. I need to lose about 20 more pounds for it :>
@heatherlucas34887 жыл бұрын
Same! 22 and im about 25 pounds from joining! Im doing army instead of airforce
@kinsleypoll59046 жыл бұрын
Hermenegilda Garcia where do you find what weight you have to be because i'm really considering but i know i'd have to lose weight!
@michelles75316 жыл бұрын
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 !! :)
@hunni3booboo7 жыл бұрын
i like the last part. Thank you!
@michellemaina48063 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@avirussell34995 жыл бұрын
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!
@chelsiemirandabennett54514 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this video
@cecen.92208 жыл бұрын
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!
@angelalexis94457 жыл бұрын
Great advice !👍 It was all very helpful 😊 I leave December 6th
@brittanyhynes22117 жыл бұрын
Angel Echevarria I leave the same day!!!
@deangelchanel7 жыл бұрын
I leave the same as you too! :)
@tishatish9857 жыл бұрын
Love ur videos! Learned a lot too and we have the same ikea dresser! Lol
@mirandagollnick7 жыл бұрын
lol! thanks for watching!!
@starblast616 жыл бұрын
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!
@jasmine2leann7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos I just got a very good score on my asvab and I'm planning on doing Air Force reserve. You are an inspiration!
@hienienguyen67666 жыл бұрын
Aww wow this is important for me to see
@rachel1226x7 жыл бұрын
I leave February 7th and I am so incredibly nervous but these videos really are helping me to relax. thank you!
@irisstickley74667 жыл бұрын
Rachel Sommer I do too!
@rachel1226x7 жыл бұрын
Really?! Awesome!!! Maybe I'll see you around! Haha :)
@estrella44687 жыл бұрын
Rachel Sommer I'll be there 7 days after you
@freakishlypeculiar7 жыл бұрын
Rachel Sommer Good luck!!!!!
@whatblank41576 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tips! Watching your videos making me feel so much better. By the way, were you in active duty or reserve?
@ghostnoodle97215 жыл бұрын
Hey bro great vid. Though I wish you stated these were more about makeup and shit. I was expecting more talk about drill sergeants and shit.
@madisoncole60037 жыл бұрын
I honestly never hear of anyone being from Illinois unless they're obviously here or in a close state! I'm so excited now 😅
@raina68427 жыл бұрын
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 ❤️
@summergoad4916 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful. I do have a question though.Are you allowed to take a razor?
@brookewedgworth80137 жыл бұрын
i leave at the end of febuary!!! thank you so much💚
@SKULLCUTTIE17 жыл бұрын
Brooke Wedgworth i leave feb 28!
@howericablooms7 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, my sister had her hair cut at basic and her hair was lopsided in her photos. lol so that is good advice.
@blank15054 жыл бұрын
Girl, yes, I love my big eyebrows and having them grow out was a perk I was looking forward to! lol 😝
@marthamay57107 жыл бұрын
Can you please make a videos on the whole process like the PaperWorks and everything
@MakiahRoam8 жыл бұрын
Will you do doing more videos? I see you only have 3 public videos
@TheWesleys5 жыл бұрын
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 ??
@ericawoods21296 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video of how life is now for you in the Air Force?
@kaiyafoudray10954 жыл бұрын
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?
@Y3lhsa_7 жыл бұрын
I am a really heavy sleeper and I want to know some of your tip for waking up in the morning
@indyamay95115 жыл бұрын
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.
@amandawh62337 жыл бұрын
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!
@Icarusfalling9116 жыл бұрын
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.
@scallen38414 жыл бұрын
How hard could it really be , it's the freaking airforce
@kmonayx91107 жыл бұрын
can you do a dorm / house tour ?
@kotaroprince7 жыл бұрын
Direct message me.
@fionarussell167 жыл бұрын
im thinking about enlisting in the Air Force
@CandyGirl4evea7 жыл бұрын
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!
@Blarsen7 жыл бұрын
what day in December? I leave the 6th.
@ToTBlacksmith7 жыл бұрын
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.
@myleneconnelly52148 жыл бұрын
Hi Miranda, thank you for your videos. They have helped shed some insights on BMT. I was wondering when you were in BMT, were their older ladies with you? I am 38 and physically fit, and hopes to enlist in the Air Force Reserves later this year, but I would hate to be the only older woman there (the cut-off age is 39 for the AF Reserves).
@mirandagollnick8 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! We had manyyyyy older women. It was never anything anyone ever made a big deal about, we were all in it together!
@faithmiller7727 жыл бұрын
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?
@matthewpittman98527 жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips for dudes going to the AF? It's probably difficult because a guy's experience is probably a lot different, but I'd like to hear something
@LexesOHara7 жыл бұрын
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?
@thaliaL217 жыл бұрын
How long have you been in?
@noemisalazar96545 жыл бұрын
Can you post a link to the 3-1 wash you used please? I need to buy some for BMT I live in November
@MultiSmiley947 жыл бұрын
"Have kids and be very broke" LMFAOO
@Torpedomtb5 жыл бұрын
anything you do in basic training that will make you stand out is not good. The key to a less painfull basic experience is blending in..
@kolygrail46346 жыл бұрын
time to let my inner beast grow out LOL
@mariahmitchell58018 жыл бұрын
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 !!
@mirandagollnick8 жыл бұрын
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!
@megdillon60666 жыл бұрын
What did you pack?
@gabriellagangala2097 жыл бұрын
do you know if the 3 in 1 shampoo is tested on animals? I typically use animal tested products. Would this be an issue for basic?
@kimberlyayala24867 жыл бұрын
Is there any restrictions on what you're allowed to bring?
@plainjane4975 жыл бұрын
The 3IN ONE SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER /BODYWASH? I been looking for it !everywhere! but dnt know the name so maybe I can find it on Amazon .
@Janelle-ws3cy7 жыл бұрын
what is your experience with dual air force married couples? officers specifically if you know any...
@alyssaguard79127 жыл бұрын
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?
@destinylombard2316 жыл бұрын
Can you take the asvab test at school if you are in high school?
@lexasketches4 жыл бұрын
Did you go to college while in the Air Force or wait until after? :o
@ninimae43347 жыл бұрын
did you go after college or before college? and how is the whole process of joining the airforce and how do I go about doing that? do you think anyone could do it?
@tejay27036 жыл бұрын
To become a social worker for the Air Force to you have to take the ASVAB
@leynel88506 жыл бұрын
what do airmen with the rank of E3 do..... also what is the best traveling job in the air force?
@RitaGlamz6 жыл бұрын
How hard is it to have a relationship while in the air guard?
@mariaarreola7257 жыл бұрын
I know you said that mostly not a lot of girls got their periods but what would you do when you did?
@jonelledixon8 жыл бұрын
how much time do you have to shower? and thanks for the helpful tips
@mirandagollnick8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Each day is different? Starting off you'll only get about 3 min, but through out your time you'll get more and more. By the 6th week you'll prolly have 5-8 min. It doesn't sound like long but when you're in a crowded room with naked girls you'll just want IN and OUT!
@brooklynnlehmann97066 жыл бұрын
I shaved my hair because it's just convenient 😊
@shaneikiyasteel70735 жыл бұрын
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?
@kblack33425 жыл бұрын
Shaneikiya Steel yes but there are regulation on how it can be with braid sizes and space in between them which can all be found on Air Force website