I’m literally at the airport right now waiting for the flight to San Antonio. It’s me and 3 other women & 2 guys we’re all sticking together like glue😂 I’m so excited. Lucky us, we got to arrive in the daytime and one of the first arrivals to the base.
@@thairechattman I love that for you! The anticipation of it all makes me anxious! 😂 I’m going to MEPS Monday for processing! I’m so excited to go to the Air Force, there’s quite literally nothing else I want to do! I’m aspiring to attend the Air Force academy, achieve my bachelors, apply to become an officer, then finally last but not least, apply for flight school and become a fighter pilot! Not gonna be easy but I’m determined! All the luck to you and your journey!!!
I’m leaving for BMT on October 17th and I’m super excited. Thank you for this video cause my recruiter is a guy and doesn’t really know what to tell me to pack 😂
I made it y’all 😂 I’ve been in tech school for a week now. Advice I could give for BMT? Literally don’t bring any clothes except for underwear and sports bras. U don’t need socks, shirts, pants, hats, belts, shoes, none of that. Not even soap or shampoo or toothpaste or toothbrush. Maybe some lotion but u can always buy anything extra that u need when they send u to the BX.
Wow what a beauty just a glowing Beauty she is not playing about her skin she right. My man is looking into joining the Air Force Reserve for about 6 years his brother does the Army and he advised him to do the Air Force because they're better so I wish they had one about the guys.
now i was in the Navy i brought a bunch of stuff, they told me to put that stuff in a box and they sent all that stuff back like i was going to jail lol but that was in 2001 lol
@@thairechattman what did you do to be alert? I’m 18 just graduated so don’t have much experience with men outside of a high school setting yk they were all dweebs
You can’t wear make up, you can bring it for pictures and that’s if they allow you to luckily I was allowed to. And they don’t let you wear fake lashes for the pictures, just bring mascara.
Yes, I was able to keep all my stuff. Majority of it was kept in a closet and if I needed extras of anything I was allowed to go in the closet and retrieve it.
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Sure, after you graduate, your family can visit you. They can also send you stuff while you're in basic training, except food. They can't come up to where you sleep, but they can bring an extra bag when they come for your graduation. You'll need to swap out a bag because you can't bring too much to tech school. The rules for visitors at tech school vary depending on the location.
I lifted weights. I didn’t do any cardio and that’s what I had to get used to that side of exercise basic but it was pretty easy for me given that I am athletic.
They supply that for you, but on the first night bring a T-shirt and basketball shorts because you don’t get the PT gear immediately when you get there. They gonna talk to you guys in a big hall then after they’re gonna make you run WITH YOUR LUGGAGE to your room ,so pack light unless you can run that.
I suggest bringing sweatpants since it will be cold. I went in the winter, so I brought appropriate length shorts , you will be issued PT clothes it’s just when you get there though, so don’t worry too much
Hey! Were your braids able to last you thru basic? I leave for bmt in two weeks and idk if I should just wear my natural hair or get knotless braids. Also I keep getting mixed answers on whether I can actually wear them into bmt.
What did your recruiter say? It’s best to always listen them since they are supposed to get you prepared of the ins and outs and the dos and don’t s. If they say it’s ok but it’s not you won’t be held at fault so listen to them
Recruiters lie for a paycheck, it’s best to listen to someone who’s already been in and to answer your question @Tonyaajohnson yes, you can wear braids , I recommend small, knotless braids like the one I did I had mine, but length, and I was able to put mine in a proper bun in OCPs, and a high ponytail for PT gear Nobody questioned me , nobody said I’m out of regs. Go get them braids boo, and go have a one in a lifetime experience.
I’m glad! It was so much easier to maintain my hair that way. Other black girls who had their hair out was getting frustrated doing their natural hair EVERY MORNING. I felt so bad for them because nobody actually gives a straight answer about if we could have braids or not so I decided to be the guinea pig and go do it and now I’m gonna help out every other black girl to let them know to save their hair before going in❣️
@@CynTie-o1f I packed pretty light. Basic hygiene necessities. Because I know we don’t have a ton of time to do a lot. 6 sports bras and 7 underwear, all black. Three pairs of socks. Chap stick. Rose water…. Hair ties, oil, and gel. Two notebooks. Pens andddd that’s it.
Today’s Tuesday, good luck!
I’m literally at the airport right now waiting for the flight to San Antonio.
It’s me and 3 other women & 2 guys we’re all sticking together like glue😂 I’m so excited. Lucky us, we got to arrive in the daytime and one of the first arrivals to the base.
@@thairechattman I love that for you! The anticipation of it all makes me anxious! 😂 I’m going to MEPS Monday for processing! I’m so excited to go to the Air Force, there’s quite literally nothing else I want to do! I’m aspiring to attend the Air Force academy, achieve my bachelors, apply to become an officer, then finally last but not least, apply for flight school and become a fighter pilot! Not gonna be easy but I’m determined! All the luck to you and your journey!!!
@@Poopsalad hell yeah!!! I’m proud of you!! Go for it , and safe travels to you my fellow wingman 🙌🏾🥳
@@thairechattman Hahaha, much appreciated! 😎🤙
I’m out now! I graduated yesterday and today🎉 thank you everyone for your kind words. I will have a new video coming soon to update y’all.
Congrats!! I go to bmt aug 29th and I’m getting tad nervous.
@@sadielynnnnheyyy! I go to BMT Aug. 29th too! Let’s connect
GIRLLL YESSS!! Congratsss! I ship out next week, and like you said, I’m naturally nervous but excited 🙌🙏
@@sadielynnnn I ship the 29th too! Good luck
Congrats boo🥰 I leave in 3 weeks and this video will help a lot💜
I’m leaving for BMT on October 17th and I’m super excited. Thank you for this video cause my recruiter is a guy and doesn’t really know what to tell me to pack 😂
Omgg mee tooo!!
@@graciamusa230 omg, what state are you coming from? We’ll probably see each other!
I made it y’all 😂 I’ve been in tech school for a week now. Advice I could give for BMT? Literally don’t bring any clothes except for underwear and sports bras. U don’t need socks, shirts, pants, hats, belts, shoes, none of that. Not even soap or shampoo or toothpaste or toothbrush. Maybe some lotion but u can always buy anything extra that u need when they send u to the BX.
Yeah , I’m still glad I brought what I did because I have a personal preference for my skin & I used what I brought to tech school
Girl so how was it?
@@thairechattman it was good, lowkey traumatizing but not bad. No regrets lol. I’m an A1C now at my duty station and am in-processing. 🤙🏻
i go to meps august 14 if everything goes well , i should be shipping out in october 🤭
Same!
Me too!
Good tip about original bottles for shampoo, etc.
I can’t wait till I can gooooo. Unfortunately I have to remove a tattoo on my hand and lose some weight. I’ll be in there within the year thoe
I’m happy for you!
I’ll be waiting on your tech school video, excited for youuu🥳🫶🏾
😂😂girl you went ready 🎉🎉I love it, beautiful and prepared
I sure was😂🫶🏽
Congratulations!!! You’ve got this!! Stay positive! 💙
im also leaving june 6 for air force bmt :) we can do it!
Omg omg I hope to see you!! I’m trainee Belton , we got this🥹🥳
leaving March 19, thank u for the vid girl !!
You’re so welcome ❤️🔥
Loved your video and very plentiful with necessary information! Hope you’re pushing through and making your family proud!
Wow what a beauty just a glowing Beauty she is not playing about her skin she right. My man is looking into joining the Air Force Reserve for about 6 years his brother does the Army and he advised him to do the Air Force because they're better so I wish they had one about the guys.
My husband was in the army but he not really comfortable on camera but I would love to see the men’s perspective
now i was in the Navy i brought a bunch of stuff, they told me to put that stuff in a box and they sent all that stuff back like i was going to jail lol but that was in 2001 lol
Def getting the folder!
Maybe I’ll see you there!!
Yes I hope I get to see you too!!
Can you speak about SA please did you ever feel uncomfortable?
I never felt uncomfortable or unsafe and believe me I was very alert. There is so many briefings about SA can tell they have a no tolerance.
@@thairechattman what did you do to be alert? I’m 18 just graduated so don’t have much experience with men outside of a high school setting yk they were all dweebs
Good luck !! I leave at the end of august 😁😁
Thank you! Same to you!! Safe travels 🙌🏾
When? I go the 29th
Same! I leave the 29th
I leave on the 19th i’m superrr nervous but excited lol😭
Hey congratulation 🎉🎉🎉. I leave in August. You git this 💪🏾💪🏾
Thank you 💓 and congratulations to you as well!!
Do you have a link for the spandex shorts?
thank you for this , i leave aug 22nd 🥰
My recruiter said it was ok to put suff in a travel sized bottle from the original bottle.
Yes that what you’re SUPPOSED to do, it will be thrown out if unlabeled from the original label
@@thairechattman oh? How do I put the original label on the trailer sized bottles if the bottles are small?
Hi can you link the watch you took please and thank you 🙏🏽
It’s in the description box
Hey, im supposed to be leaving soon for San Antonio, did they ever make any issue about the lashes?
You can’t wear make up, you can bring it for pictures and that’s if they allow you to luckily I was allowed to. And they don’t let you wear fake lashes for the pictures, just bring mascara.
@thairechattman mk thank you I'm so glad I found your channel it's so helpful 😭😭🙏🏽
I leave in 8 days pls pls pray for me 😭😭
Appreciate you, leaving in 4 days
You’re welcome!! Congratulations 🥳
Wow your leaving tomorrow! I'm leaving on the 13th! And I'm going to San Antonio as well😁
Congratulations 🥳🥳 this is an exciting journey!!
Omg Im also going on the 13th!
@@dreamoligist2049 that's so cool! I'm at the airport now!
How long do they give you to shower while at BMT?
Love it!!!❤Were you able to bring all that stuff without them throwing anything out?😂
Yes, I was able to keep all my stuff. Majority of it was kept in a closet and if I needed extras of anything I was allowed to go in the closet and retrieve it.
@thairechattman Awesome!!! Thanks for responding so quickly! This video is helpful!
Of course! 😊 thanks for watching!
Can i ask where your colorful journal was from?
I got it from Family Dollar, I have this new journalism bigger and I got it from Amazon in case you wanted to check it out.
Amanple Spiral Notebook, College... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQJNT1JC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Can you link the little duffel bag please
I got it at Walmart
After basic training can your family visit you in your dorm? Can they bring you any other essentials you may need after BMT?
Sure, after you graduate, your family can visit you. They can also send you stuff while you're in basic training, except food. They can't come up to where you sleep, but they can bring an extra bag when they come for your graduation. You'll need to swap out a bag because you can't bring too much to tech school. The rules for visitors at tech school vary depending on the location.
Hello so I was wondering if you did end up be able to keep your skin care items? Or they only allow you to keep the sunscreen
Yes and yes! Make sure they are travel size and they don’t let you keep unlabeled containers.
What was your workout routine the weeks before you left? I leave in a little less than 6 weeks (September 12th is my date)
I lifted weights. I didn’t do any cardio and that’s what I had to get used to that side of exercise basic but it was pretty easy for me given that I am athletic.
@@thairechattman ohhhh! Well, thank you so much for answering! I think you are just gorgeous! I love your spirit!
I leave june 27th
Whoop 🙌🏾 congrats & safe travels
I ship out June 20th!! Woohooo
Yoo same
Awesome
aye i also leave that day!
Were you able to keep your toner?
Were you able to keep those toiletry bags at basic? Are they okay with decorated ones, or should I do basic colors (black, grey, blue)?
Yes I was able to keep them
needa update us asap !!
What about pajamas or shoes? Or do they supply that?
They supply that for you, but on the first night bring a T-shirt and basketball shorts because you don’t get the PT gear immediately when you get there.
They gonna talk to you guys in a big hall then after they’re gonna make you run WITH YOUR LUGGAGE to your room ,so pack light unless you can run that.
omg, we left at the same time. June 6th! what squadron were u in? I was in the 321st, flight 424.
Oh snap heyyy I was also 321 TRS , Flight 428 🫶🏽
GO WARTHOGS!!
Now that you’re back would you recommend packing the same or what would you change?
I wouldn’t changed anything.
Were you able to keep everything? I’m going to Texas next month so it’ll be cold, should I bring extra clothes?
Yes I was, check out my other videos.😊
Just bring a weeks worth of underwear
Appropriate workout clothes and plain jeans, 2-3 plain shirts.
what would appropriate workout pants be, does active leggings work ? Or nothing too tight ?
I suggest bringing sweatpants since it will be cold. I went in the winter, so I brought appropriate length shorts , you will be issued PT clothes it’s just when you get there though, so don’t worry too much
i leave on the 27th next month!!!
Good luck on your journey !
Omg congratulations! I leave July 11th
Thank you! Good luck & safe travels to you 🥳🥹
I leave July 11th too
@@briannagailes408 okay that’s cool! What’s your MOS? Mine is dental assistant
ME TOOOOO
Hey! Were your braids able to last you thru basic? I leave for bmt in two weeks and idk if I should just wear my natural hair or get knotless braids. Also I keep getting mixed answers on whether I can actually wear them into bmt.
What did your recruiter say? It’s best to always listen them since they are supposed to get you prepared of the ins and outs and the dos and don’t s. If they say it’s ok but it’s not you won’t be held at fault so listen to them
Recruiters lie for a paycheck, it’s best to listen to someone who’s already been in and to answer your question @Tonyaajohnson yes, you can wear braids , I recommend small, knotless braids like the one I did I had mine, but length, and I was able to put mine in a proper bun in OCPs, and a high ponytail for PT gear
Nobody questioned me , nobody said I’m out of regs. Go get them braids boo, and go have a one in a lifetime experience.
@@kgodcap honestly I couldn’t get a str8 answer, so I just looked up and read AR 670-1 and decided to go with the braids lol.
@@thairechattman girl I went ahead and got them just yesterday Thankyou!!
I’m glad! It was so much easier to maintain my hair that way. Other black girls who had their hair out was getting frustrated doing their natural hair EVERY MORNING. I felt so bad for them because nobody actually gives a straight answer about if we could have braids or not so I decided to be the guinea pig and go do it and now I’m gonna help out every other black girl to let them know to save their hair before going in❣️
Did you bring a suitcase?
I have the same bag. Just got it today at Walmart it was like 14 bucks
👏🏾👏🏾 Yup , perfect price, everything fit
I’m leaving July 12th!
me too!!
Just the video I need!! I leave 9/19 😊
Whoop whoop🥳 congratulations boo!!
I leave 9-19 to yayyy
@@jacquelinejones6570 Congratss girly! Maybe I’ll see you there.
How old are you if you don't mind me asking I'm 28
@@jacquelinejones6570 22
I leave june 20th
Did you pack feminine wipes? Cough drops?
Hey! I leave the 20th too lol been trying to find people leaving with me
@@kourtneymcadams3249 Awesome 👍 we might be together
@@kourtneymcadams3249 what did you pack? You take body lotion?
@@CynTie-o1f I did get body lotion but I’m going to also buy some sunscreen
@@CynTie-o1f I packed pretty light. Basic hygiene necessities. Because I know we don’t have a ton of time to do a lot. 6 sports bras and 7 underwear, all black. Three pairs of socks. Chap stick. Rose water…. Hair ties, oil, and gel. Two notebooks. Pens andddd that’s it.
My Alexa just turned the volume down 😂
Oh shoot😂😂😂 that be so funny when they here anyone say Alexa
@lifewithmommychastine
I’m thinking about it soon let’s link
I’m taking my asvab in like a month 💀 I been seeing more and more people who are joining the Air Force though so excited to see my peers 🫡
I’m proud of you !! Good luck!🫡
@@thairechattman omg I didn’t even say good luck GOOD LUCK TO YOU I KNOW YOU GOT THIS 🫡🙏🏾
i leave july 18th