I don't know why the civis laughed at the "I love him and he loves me." line, it's true. They'd gladly lay down their lives for their trainees without a second thought, if that's not love I don't know what is. I'll never forget my MTI

As Luke Elementary Principal, I served the children whose parents were stationed at LAFB in Glendale, AZ. During that time, SSGT Little was my 6th grade student. Words cannot express how proud I am of his success in the USAF. He is a wonderful man, a terrific human being, and I have all the respect in the world for him. (I did cry during this!) For those of you who are ignorant about America's freedoms, it's men like SSGT Little and Flight 120-and all flights-who continue to keep our country safe..and to preserve those freedoms ignorant people take for granted every single day. For those of you who posted trash comments, shame on you. Freedom of speech is one such freedom these men and women preserve-we're a democracy. God Bless every American Soldier stationed throughout the world. LET FREEDOM RING!!!

The civilians do not comprehend nor are they able to understand. BMT creates a person of great character with strengths the young people are proud to feel as they finish the close comraderee that's built in a flight. Tight knit, bonded unit. Congrats! You all did quite well! Thanks for your time, energy, and spirit. Bless you you as you make your way into the wild blue yonder!

When I went through BMT for USAF, they did this cadence for us in the last week before graduation. Sent chills over everyone in my flight and we loved it so much that we asked for our MTI to say it again. By far my favorite cadence. Tells a story. A heartfelt story of the bond that forms. Guide on 187, Shine on 187.

I was in the USMC (SGT) 1981-1985. I just want to say that just by looking and listening to this MTI SSgt Little, I can tell he cares for his Flight (Recruits) and that they respect him. Even though we kid around about who is the best Military Branch, I would be proud to March by this Man's side be it Drill or battle, any day of the week!

Us Army Combat retired Sergeant. In the Army, we lead from the front Not the back!! Our war cry is...follow me!! I would follow this Sergeant in battle any day!! He is the epitome of professionalism!! Perfection...follow me!! Sorry guys, its late Sat night and I have many beers in me... Peace...

4:58 The moment the cadence got serious.

I was in the Air Force and this gave me a few nice flashbacks But great speech! "He'll cut my hair and shine my shoes he'll pin my meadls on my chest he'll tell my dad i did my best. he'll tell mama don't you cry when it comes to freedom men must die no matter what remember me as the one who set you free!

Anyone else loves the way the Air Force just does there drills and stuff so perfect like no head movement no bumping is just so graceful go airmen god bless YO U ALL!!!

I am displeased with the laughing civilians...they obviously don't understand how rigorous BMT is and how seriously these airmen are taking it.

If you hated your drill sergeant.....is cause he was a good one....i salute the ones that endured.

SSgt. Little was my favorite MTI at medhold. Good people.

I remember graduation and our instructor did this cadence after. We all nearly and some actually bauled their eyes out! We loved our mti and when she said "I love her and she loves me" that really got us choked up!

By far my favorite cadence. Always get chills hearing it. I’ll never forget the first time I sang it sent chills down my body.

That candance brought me to tears 😭💕so heartfelt!!!!

Awesome! My son just graduated last week. I love the cadence because it says I would rather be in Hollywood, and my son is from Hollywood! Thanks for sharing!

I can't believe it's been nine years, since I first watched this video. this video was a huge motivation during my time with the recruiters.

I got goosebumps watching this! Takes me back to when i was in BMT. Im still shaking a lil bit.

Our MTI's sang this Jodie with us on our last day with them. It was a bitter sweet moment with many of us feeling both relief and sadness that BMT was over. I agree that the civilians in the video should not be laughing and respect what the lyrics mean For most of us we come to respect our MTI's and them asking us to "guide on" is their final order to us as a flight. To the brothers in my flight, guide on 021!

I don't understand what is wrong with you people saying that "This is the gayest thing I've seen all day." That's not right these men and women have served your country with no complaints! THEY WERE NOT TOLD TO JOIN UP IT WAS THEIR FREAKING CHOICE so have some freaking respect! You wouldn't bee free right now if it wasn't for these brave men and women. I am currently a CAP cadet Airman and I will someday be joining these brave men and women. And I've had close friends lose their brothers and sisters because the have fought and died for this country!

My son was in this unit Jordan scott srgt little is a rock star to mee.... thank you for posting

omg sgt Little worked in medhold and just got out of lackland. one of the best men i've ever met. he was an amazing MTI and i was so blessed to meet him.

At the beginning, he’s saying “With the exception of the element leaders, guidon bearer and dorm chief, if you are taller than the airman in front of you, tap their shoulder and move forward. “

My MTI TSgt Laker sang this Jodie on our March to the parade grounds of Lackland. We all nearly cried. Long love TSgt Laker. Positively impacted so many lives

That was beautiful. Makes me damn proud to be a cadet.

To those men and women who have served this great country THANK YOU I have an extreme respect for you all because you keep me free, God Bless you active duty or retired men and women of the USAF,USMC,Army,National Guard,and the Coast Guard.

The families are laughing because he puts it funny. He puts it true, and honest. Loved it and laughed as well.

When I was in, right at the end of the Vietnam era, I was issued 1505 khaki uniforms. We were strictly forbidden to call a cadence. When we were on the back of the base with no one around to hear, one of our TIs called cadence a couple of times. We also did not have a public presentation with family watching. Challenge coins didn't exist. We only had a parade with the whole Wing in marching formation down the inactive runway, "The Bomb Run."

Flight 120 is one of the BEST flight ever and that they deserved this special graduation just because their the BEST

I'm in the AFJROTC at my high school. I'm a sophomore currently. I'm very excited to join the mighty Air Force when I graduate. But until then, all I can do is look up to these guys and thank them for everything.

Sgt. Little seems to have a very high regard for Sgt. Little.

I am currently serving for the Air Force and I don’t see anything wrong with the families who are laughing. This is a different scene for them and it’s entertaining to watch. Of course you are subject to your opinion but all I can say is loosen up a little if the laughing is “pissing you off”.

The civilians laugh because they're feeling awkward in an unfamiliar place and situation. They've no clue or point of reference to understand what the vibe is between the flight and the MTI. They don't realize that these young men have gone through a rite of passage. That will forever leave them changed till their dying day. God bless 🙏 all who've dedicated 🙏 🙌 themselves to serve and you're forever a part of a fraternity and a community of former servicemen and women.

I am getting old but my service years are a sweet memory and BMT was Fun to me.

"With the exception of the Gideon, Element Leaders, and Dorm Chief, If your taller than the Airman in front of you, tap them on the shoulder and move forward now". This is a directive given to dress the unit by height so that the flight is arranged with the tallest airmen to the front and right-most of the unit when facing in the direction of the Element Leaders and Gideon (00:07).

We did this jody during our march to graduation on March 11, 2021. I was road guard and I remember as the jody continued, pride was just swelling and I teared up. Our BMT was weird (because of COVID and the freak Texan snowstorm) but 324 TRS FLT 250 will always be family.

Headed to Lackland in Nov. Can't wait for this.

Hell yeah man. Good luck when ya get there.

Thats a deep song. Damn. Much respect.

This bring back memories, I went through BMT on Jan 1971.

SSGT LIttle was my drill instructor, he was awesome ngl.

same. I'm thinking of becoming a TI, but I'll have to wait a few years because I graduated BMT a month ago. For some reason, I'm still looking up these videos and studying.

If you've never worn the blue you wouldn't get it as one who has. I speak as an alum who went through what they referred to as "Happy Valley USA" back in the day. I went through Air Force Basic back in 1980 at Lackland AFB. I know what I experienced as a brand new AB (Airman Basic) and each service members story is utterly unique to the individual. For those fortunate to have their families at graduation I salute them. For those that didn't like myself I cut them a little slack. In this instance of this graduation I chalk what levity derived by the people present at the airmen's expense due to a lack of understanding of the bond which developed during the grueling time spent in Basic Training.

i miss these days sometimes.

Wow this is a really good video! Im glad the civis had a good time and enjoyed their jokes! After all, whats more important that making sure civis have a nice and comfortable outing in the midday amirite?

Thank you for your sevice

BMTS 3708 flt 484 enisted May 1980 SHAW AFB RAMSTEIN AB W GERMANY SAW LONDON, PARIS, MUNICH... GREAT MEMORIES...

Had that lasted about 30 more seconds, I would be crying. I'm proud to be a Cadet in the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.

I love all the branches

Ah sweet nostalgia! Hoorah Air Force!!!

I can't believe the laughing please have respect.

SSgt Little was straight up bad ass.

To think that those of these Airmen who are still in the Air Force are probably Staff Sergeants or even Technical Sergeants by now.

Hello to all. “thank you” to all MTIs that have trained and are training America’s Airmen Warriors. Wingman, Leader, Warrior. When the war is over, or i am done, take my horse- i ride to the sun.

God, I miss SSgt Little, my favorite TI.

This was pretty cool. I am in my high school's AFJROTC as a Cadet 1st Lieutenant, and I am the commander of our program's Regulation Unarmed Drill Team. I am currently in the process of training them and one very big problem we seem to have is staying on-step (along with alignment/spacing among other things). Seeing this made me think: do you think that it would be a good idea to use cadences like this in order to train them to be on-step?

SGT. Little was on my instructors ;)

Great cadence.

God bless you SSgt. Little. I am currently enlisted in the Delayed Entry Program for the USAF and I'm rather excited for BMT. I've been a patriot for the U.S. my whole life, and that song brought tears to my eyes. I hope to see and or meet you one day Sergeant Little. I salute you.

Best cadence that we ever sang in BMT

Can’t wait to join

People are laughing because they're happy and excited , you ever feel so happy you just laugh and blush . that's what these family's are doing . So Please shut up .

I frickin love this ❤❤❤

I'll miss you littley

no respect from the spectators laughing/giggling they should of stayed there asses at home --- we part our life on the line and all you can do is carry on like that NO RESPECT!!!!

SGT Little 💪 damn good job

@DonSchenck Six to the front three to the rear that's the way it is now. It gets annoying how often regulation changes.

This was the baby flight to mine...I graduated basic Jan 21st flight 109 under Ssgt Starling and Tsgt Carpenter

That was pretty awesome!...What squadron was this?

The MTI messed up a few times. Lol. But damn, I can't wait to get in.

My favorite cadence in Bmt flight 721 Commander's Excellence

I know that voice from anywhere

Flt 105. 320th. We must protect the house! Let the bodies hit the floor. 462/2W1.

Woah that is nice!

I was crying by the end. I’m 14 and in civil air patrol and want to join the AF

Miss u flight 120

awesome! great job!

Dam very emotional

That you never died like me but my life meant nothing to no1 it just goes to show!!! How much I care for my self

Glad you people still have a soul

@drlepperton hate to correct you but that was 5th rank 4th element you cant see 1st ranks armswing

Greatest country ever

Get some, Air Force!

Why am I crying in the club right now?

sweet man, whats your afsc?

Hey Bullock! What if one these airmen of this flight will save your life someday and you will regret what you did. These men will risk their lives in order for you to sleep well at night. Don't judge these flight by what you saw, because these airmen are doing their best. From Philippines One of the closest allies of America.

2019 HOPE SAFE and yes always WAITING!🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️☘🇺🇸🇺🇸

At every graduation, there’s always a mom talking about “cAn i gEt tHat aT hOmE?” 😂

Hell yeah!

Oh what memories. Flight 009 HOOYAH BULLDOGS!

Sucked badly for the first few weeks until we got better as a flight in the end.

Allow me to translate what the TI is saying. "except for the guidon, element leaders and the dorm chief, if you're taller than the trainee in front of you, tap them on the shoulder and move forward.". LOL this is my brother flight, btw.

My boy Little

No intentions of joining he Air Force, I actually wanna be a Marine but this is a very inspiring cadence

A lot of lines stolen from an Army Cadence but still good . i served in both the Army and Airforce loved both. Miss both .!! Good work .

Air Force Basic Training August 1979.

BMT in 1987...Tech Sgt Godina...SSgt Persing...Sgt Miller...were my TI’s in the 0first!!! Lead follow or get out of the way!!! We chose to lead!!! Go blue!!!

@drlepperton Supposed to be Nine to the Front and Six to the Rear.

Every time I watch this it makes me want to leave even sooner for bmt TACP all the way!

LOVE this Cadence what's it called