What's your AFSC?

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.

What about adhd and taking adderall? It helps for focus and executive functioning so I don’t see why it’s bad if pilots use it etc

Does the air force pay you to go to school? Like an actual biweekly paycheck?

You don’t know a wingman for the Latrine

Not sure if youve answered this before but are you active duty, reserves, or National Guard?

Thank you for posting this kind of video.

The most painful things in my life was getting OC sprayed, gassed and tased 😑 don’t do it yall

what abt the gas chamber?

How long is BMT?

Do you choose what you want to go to tech school for and where?

Are u gonna have ur phone throughout the training when u go in ur room to sleep ?

Do you think 33 is old to join?

One bit of advice for when you report to a new duty station. Keep your mouth shut. Watch, learn and listen. Now I don't mean not to talk to anyone about anything but get a vibe as to what is going on. Don't come off as an expert about anything. You will get called out for it. You get a chance to find out who the power lies behind, who just runs off at the mouth. Who will get you in trouble and who you can rely on in a pinch. No base is as good as the one you are going to, or the one you just left. Different environments, different countries, different cultures. Get to know and understand all of that. Once you feel confident about your surroundings, open up a bit. I would do that at every base I went to regardless of my rank. Just sit back and get a feel for things.

Wow. BMTS has changed a lot since I enlisted under the Delayed Enlistment Program. DEP. I enlisted for 6 years and didn't actually enter the Air Force till Sep 75. About 5 months after enlisting. I was going to enlist on 1 Apr, but the recruiter asked me to come in on the 2nd, not the first. He was worried I might say April Fools and not show up. I joined under a guaranteed job as an SP, 81150. I got the Lackland AFB 19 Sep 75. I turned 22 the next day. Due to the DEP and 6 year enlistment, I was an A1C after graduation. We didn't have what is now called ECP's but dorm guard. It lasted 2 hours and no weapons, simulated or otherwise. We had a white tornado somewhere in the 3rd week while the flight was at some training somewhere away from our dorm. Our entire dorm area, was a mess. Clothes strewn everywhere, shoes piled up in the shower. Laundry bags tossed all over, beds out of alignment, you get the idea. When we got back, out MTI's gave us like 4 hours to make things shipshape again. Then we had an inspection to be sure everything was properly set up. Oh, the mattresses were scattered, blankets sheets, pillows and so forth. I was a Squad leader for the 4th Squad and I was a bit of a dick, when we were in formation before the MTI showed up, trying to get the others to be quiet. Two of my best friends were two of the other Squad leaders, both were black and we hung together all the time. Some referred to us as a walking Oreo cookie. About the second day, after the hair cut, uniform issue, and everything had been put away, our MTI had all of us in the day room. He handed out pens and those small green notebooks. After that was all passed out, he told everyone with a white pen to raise that pen in the air. He then told everyone with a black pen to do the same. Then he proceeded to tell each of us who had the of that color to press it against our skin. He asked if the pen matched our skin color, and everyone responded we did not match the color of the pen. So he told us then and there, we have no blacks and we have no whites. We were all green. At that time, it was olive drab green fatigues. Never forgot that one lesson from basic. I remember it to this day. Basic back then to me, was easy. It helped that in addition to me, there was only one other basic who was over the age of 21. We had one basic who was 30. We were the more mature amongst the 18-20 year olds. I was an Honor grad out of basic and an A1C. Tech School was at Lackland. I was in casual status until they have enough Airman to fill a class. I stayed at Lackland until Jan 76 after completing Tech School and spending 3 weeks at Camp Bullis. We had "C" rations back then. You know from like either the Korean war or Viet Nam. MRE's didn't come about until the 90's I think. We would get liberty, at times, squad lib dorm lib sometimes base lib. We also had a competition between our flight and out sister flight. The loser had a sign on the door denoting they were "Hog Flight" of the week. I think our sister flight only got that label once. We proudly kept it on our door the rest of the time. One thing to remember. Never take criticism from your MTI personally. You are just another basic for the next 6 weeks. They have been doing this job for either years or are new, and a week after we graduated, they get a new flight of "Rainbows". That was because if you started on a Friday first day and it was late, you didn't get to the hair cut, shots and uniform issue until the next duty day on Monday. I re-enlisted for 6 more years and finally decided to make it a career. After Tech School. I went to Minot AFB ND, walked around alert B-52's, alert KC-135's and the weapons storage area. and sometimes alert F-106's on alert with the TAC squadron. I was assigned to SAC. I was aircraft security and we had missile security squadron and law enforcement. I was there from Feb 76 to May of 77. Then I went to a Belgian AB, Kleine Brogel AB near Peer Belgium, watching alert F-104 Starfighters. after that 23 months at Seymour Johnson AFB NC. Then to Keflavik Naval air station, in Iceland watching alert E-3A's and alert F-4's for a year remote. After that, I got stationed at Andrews AFB MD. After the first year, I was assigned to the flying guard section, Special Air Missions, (SAM). I got to fly with 3 other SP's on diplomatic missions with POTUS, the VP, Congressional delegations, Cabinet members and foreign heads of state. Ten years of flying, I got to visit 131 countries and 46 states. Not one regret in all that time. Yeah, long story, but true. Made a lot of good friends, saw places I never dreamed of seeing when I was a kid. I was afraid to look for a real job when I retired, so I went to work for the Navy for 19 years as a civilian and retired as a Police Captain in 2014. Now, living the life in Florida. Spent 39 years as a federal employee and garnered lots of experiences and friends for a lifetime. After listening to Mikayla, I was amazed at how much it has changed. She is right about something. Joining any branch of the military, after that initial 4 years, your life changes, and you gain a new perspective on responsibility. Sometimes, you might find it hard if and when you return to your hometown. You will have seen a lot of things, your friends may not be able to relate to. But that is life. You run into a veteran and you know what they went through, you went through a lot of the same things, depending on length of service and duty stations. Good memories and some bad ones. Always remember those who had served and are now serving. Thanks Mikayla for sharing your story.

What type of job did you have?

Are we allowed to bring earplugs and a sleeping mask? About to head in for Tactical Maintenance!

my brother did 21 yrs.. came out as an E-6 , tech sgt.. he claims thats avg, find it hard to believe. also claims he was an exceptional airman, did all the work, respected by all. my question is 21yrs = E-6, does the air force have a "move up or move out" policy ?? he has no college that i know of, maybe he did the minimum, which i wouldn't doubt.

Ur absolutely beautiful...you just popped u0 out of nowhere.....I'd love to meet you....im retired

Marry me.... im retired 😊

I signed a six year contract and for Security Police and was promote to Airman First Class, then two years later promoted to Senior Airman, then tested and promoted to Staff Sergeant!!

Can you use phones there? Like to connect to your family or friends or just to watch videos or something? I’m hoping after high school I can join the Air Force I really hope that now it’s what you make it sound like and it’s not that bad😭 I’ve been watching videos about basic training and the worst part for me is making the bed in the morning ngl😭😭👎

Hi Mikayla I will have my undergraduate degree in medical humanities and applied behavioral science and my masters degree in public health a year after that. should I still enlist or go the officer route

I was super interested in public affairs, I'm not sure if you can say but do you know all the places you can be stationed while doing public affairs

Not me watching this on my lunch break while eating a double cheeseburger 👀

My boyfriend left for Air Force basic training 3 weeks ago. He was allowed to opt out of the hotel so we could spend one last night together and then I was allowed to drop him off at the airport in the morning.

I went to Lackland in May of 91, (guess those would be considered the Alcatraz dorms now?). The first week or so were the worst, but as time went by and we started understanding what was expected of us-and doing it-the TIs do ease up somewhat. Farther along they’d hang out in the day room with us and answer questions, usually about the “real Air Force” after basic. I recall one guy asking about the TIs yelling and carrying on all the time, and if they were always like that. I can still hear (Ssgt Boyd) trying not to crack up: “No! We’re not always like that! We CAN’T be- we’ve got families we have to go home to.” Followed quickly by “Now, Sgt Morton- he IS like that. That’s why he ain’t got no friends.”😂😂 But the time flies by quicker than you think, and near the end I remember thinking “it really wasn’t that bad!” To echo what many have said, get in the best shape you can BEFORE you go. And when you do go… strongly advise not wearing anything with any sayings, band names, etc. you WILL likely become a target! Had a kid wearing an AC DC t-shirt. The guys in in processing had a field day with this kid-before any TIs ever saw him. AC/DC? Who’s that Rock group sir! What do they sing? I don’t know sir! Bull! You’re wearing the shirt! They tried to get him to sing Back in Black, but when that failed he ended up singing “ 18:58 row row row your boat.” 😂 good times.

Back in 70s i made e5 on first enlistment.

10 minutes to eat??? damn things have changed...when i was there in 02 you get bout 3, 5 if you played the system...if the table before yours didnt know how to play the system and they got up as quick as they sat down then you was screwed

Is it just the 8 weeks of basic and than ur back home? Or is there more for you to do at the school after you complete your 8 weeks or does it depend on what u are going for?

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!😭❤️

My brother was a grunt in Vietnam. After being discharged, he attended college and returned to the navy as a pilot. Upon transfer to the reserves, he became a politician. Quite an accomplished guy. Around age 50, he sensed something was wrong. A doctor prescribed anti-depressant. My brother said that's all he needs to get through the day. There's no dishonor asking for help when you need it.

My day at MEPS went surprisingly fast. Felt like i was there only an hour. We got there at 6ish and we finished by 1. I was surprised it was that long because it sure didnt feel like it.

Hi where are you reading the TIS & TIG requirements to promote to Ssgt?

Loving your video just not sure

What if you don't have a license 😂

What if your a mother

Wow august to October wonder how that would work if your a mom I am thinking of joining

C Q is Charge of Quarters

Thank you for the box idea! Never thought of it but it totally makes sense. Thank you

Wath about age of 30y

Going into the military out of desperation with no entry and exit strategy is a big mistake many recruits make. Look deeply into MOS's. They are very hard to change once you get in.

What most dont realize is all military service incurs an 8 year obligation consisting of active and inactive reserve. The pay is great, but as you said, you dont have full control of your life...that can be bad if you have a horrible boss, which is the main reason I retired 3 years early. I am very appreciative of my pensions and health care benefits. I had a great career, but a 20 plus year career is not for everyone.

So they tax those they pay with the taxes ??

Im from NYC and this is exactly how my process went. 😂

Did you join the Air Force reserve or Air Force active duty?

I’m currently Army National Guard and I know they won’t consider me (prior service) until October 1, but I REALLY REALLY want this job. I’m PRAYING. Do you know anyone who have done this? Wish me luck!

Thank you for sharing!

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