AIR FORCE BASIC TRAINING THIRD WEEK - MY EXPERIENCE

[@connorhuff4982]

these vids are actually the most helpful thing right now

[@pinkyplans4847]

My son is in his 1st week and watching your videos is so comforting. Knowing what he's going thru and that he's ok makes me feel much better. I hope he's able to call soon 😞 thank you Brittany for all the info

[@hikaru975]

It's really annoying how so many youtubers make videos about BMT and they' don't remember much detail. These videos are awesome how detailed they are! Thank you!

[@a_cosmic_drifter]

Really glad I came across your videos while searching for Air Force videos. Your info has been really helpful! I’ve been seriously looking into joining. I’d be a grandpa recruit (32) but not joining the military when I was younger is something that’s always been a regret for me.

[@mjisurdad]

Aaron Flemming same here. I’m 31 and just went to Meps.

[@dwkvideos]

I remember my third week of Air Force basic training....

[@sebastianluna1412]

Lmfao Dwk such a troll hahaha

[@Monster1drizzlin]

I need all these videos before I leave ✈️ thanks so much.

[@RoslynSantana]

I ship out in 2 days (March 12th). Couldn’t be more excited.

[@oliviaforrest5815]

Roslyn Santana same!

[@iNez229]

Congratulations to you both!

[@artbenny]

@@oliviaforrest5815 You will all be sorry when you get working after all the training etc. It will get real fast and then you will realize the military wasn't for you.

[@mjisurdad]

Malachi just cause it not for some doesn’t mean she won’t enjoy it.

[@RoslynSantana]

I graduated 🤗🥳

[@ahmadnajee]

You are gorgeous, i also enlisted at 26 years old and was dorm chief in my flight of course because i was one of the oldest ones lol your videos will help a lot of future airmen keep it up

[@marytssa]

I just swore into the DEP for the Air Force, I'm so excited

[@marytssa]

@@ViktoriiaKharlan thank you, I have anxiety and "cold feet" thinking about it 😂😭

[@marytssa]

@@ViktoriiaKharlan thank you❣ i hope that will be me eventually 😂🤞🏼

[@arwenpearson4137]

I'm 15 and have been wanting to join the air force for a few years now and am planning to enlist right after graduation. These videos are super helpful and always get me really hyped for the air force. Thank you for your service and I'll be continuing to follow your journey.

[@auri328]

Waiting for thissss whew I'm in love with your videos now it really goes in debt with all the information

[@philquintana7790]

Ms. Willis, thank you for these vids. This is gonna sound crazy but your vids are helping us, my family and I, convince my grandnephew to join the Air Force! Our family tradition is Marine Corps since the Korean War. We want to break that cycle. Your vids are giving us so much information and insight that Matty, my grandnephew, wont stand a chance. Again, thank you, continued success and Semper Fi.

[@samanthagorman5643]

I love seeing you light up when you talk about these things. Knowing my best friend found & is fulfilling her purpose brings me so much joy🥰love you B

[@Wolf-ji8bw]

Awesome video like always. I hope you know by making these videos your helping people out and that is amazing and shows you really care about people, that’s why I hope you know that your attitude of helping people and making a difference is why I can tell you’ll be an amazing NCO. Keep aiming high sister your doing amazing.

[@nashfur]

It's been almost 5 years since I went through BMT so it's cool to hear a detailed account of what Airmen are experiencing these days. Lots of changes, but still a lot of similarities as well.

[@maddieweeks9159]

so excited for this video! my brother graduates in a week from bmt and i’m planning on joining after graduation 😊

[@jessicarollins5193]

Can you post more!! So informative I'm making sure I tell my husband everything 😂

[@matthewjenkins6584]

Shipping out May 28th for Aircraft Armament Systems!

[@jordanfields333]

You hit everything right on the head! Keep up the videos girl! If I had the time I’d attempt to make the same kinda vids, inspire the youngins!

[@stephaniedugan]

I am 29-turning 30 next month. I have a degree. I've wanted to join upon high school graduating. The only thing I'm afraid of is failing. Thank you for these videos; I speak to a recruiter soon. I really hope I can do this!!

[@stephaniedugan]

*graduation To add: you said you weren't athletic, prior to joining. What did you do to get ready for the physical part of BMT? I'm afraid of failing.

[@gamempire96]

Heads up to anyone who is going to BMT she is not lying! The further up North you go in Texas the colder it gets during fall & winter! I live in Southeast Texas & have been up there enough to know 🤣

[@natgiron101]

im glad im able to relate to you. i’m about to graduate college then enlisting into the air force. i think my biggest thing is being a lot older than most girls

[@rchdeflepfan]

Trust me, cold is much better than hot and humid.

[@diggydown9602]

Thank you for all these detailed vids! This may be a little TMI, but I was wondering if you could talk about how you dealt with your period, cramps, etc during basic training? (Esp if it was 8 weeks long/potential to deal with it twice) Did they give you time to change your tampon/pad/cup? Were you yelled at if cramps were slowing you down during PT? I’ve heard stories of women being under so much stress that their periods ended up not happening all together, so I’m curious about what your experience was like, and what you did about it. Thanks in advance! Looking forward to hearing more about your time at basic training! 😊

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

You have plenty of time for all that! You probably won’t get cramps or won’t have time to think about them!

[@loganliles1831]

You said that you have to do interviews for jobs that require a security clearance. If you’re allowed to share any information about them, what are those interviews like? P.S. I love your videos, they’re so informative!

[@MusicSashaLoves]

Hey Brittany thank you so much for your videos, they are awesome!! I DM’ed you on Instagram asking you a specific question and I just wanted to let you know since I’m pretty sure you get a ton of them and I didn’t want you to think I’m a troll or something lol

[@melanylovesjesus1048]

Love your videos!!!! They are so informative❤️❤️

[@melanylovesjesus1048]

Amen!! I love worship!!

[@davidsilva5035]

Hey, my name is David. I've been watching you're videos and been really enjoying them sins you have really given me a lot of information about te whole enlistment process and basic training. I have also been planning to joinm have been studying for quite a while now. And hopefully get the whole process going staring next week. I was wondering if you could talk about how its going for you now? What is your plan. Just to get a good prospective of what things i should take advantage of. Thank you. And wish you the best.

[@kaotic6158]

Finally ive been waiting for this videos i love your videos😂

[@cassandragurule5385]

Hi Brittany new subscriber here, my husband is starting week three tomorrow. Does every flight get a phone call this week? I am hoping so, because our mail has been delayed between us so I have not heard anything about him calling yet. Thank you for how detailed you are in your videos, it’s nice seeing your perspective since you’ve recently went through.

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I don’t remember if the third week phone call was mandatory, sorry! But he will have at least a couple mandatory ones. Our mail was delayed as well. It all came out of order and at weird times.

[@nicolep.9440]

It’s because of you that I’m joining. I’m going into the Air National Guard.

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Best of luck on your journey!

[@Bigtexmex6000]

Hey Brittany love your videos even though I'm not going to join the airforce until 2027 after I graduate college and honestly I don't know if this information will still be the same also can you do a video about all the privileges you can earn in BMT?

[@allisonwatts1547]

I’m only 13 and I’m really into this and I’m wanna enlist when I’m out of school and I’m super excited about it like I really wanna do it

[@patrioticlion9773]

Thank you!

[@emilykennedy8107]

Excited for this video! I love watching your videos! My husband is planning on joining and I'm curious about how phone calls work. I know phone calls are free and far between. I work overnight so I want to make sure I'm available/awake. Can you tell us what weeks they happen? Or any info on them? :)

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

We got a few 15 minute phone calls, 3 or 4, and I mention them in the videos!

[@emilykennedy8107]

Thank you!!

[@kayleighschweers2968]

Hey lady! I was wondering if you could give more detail about those interviews and what kinds of questions they ask!

[@pats.5527]

Y’all got to play sherades? We got caught by the I.S. Playing spades in the day room with 3 element leaders and the dorm chief, did not go to well

[@judyrose6358]

I'm wanting to join the air force too but I'm 30 so I feel seriously embarrassed. Even though they say 39 is the limit, I still feel like I'm too late. I should have joined sooner and I regret that. I've been in contact with my recruiter and working to be ready to join when I'm finally able. I feel so bad though that I waited this long.

[@judyrose6358]

Regardless I thank you so much for these helpful videos!

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

You should feel PROUD for following your dreams and not letting anything stop you!! Not everyone does

[@judyrose6358]

@@Brittanylynnlewis thank you and I am very proud! I'm working hard to get there!

[@marytssa]

Did you ever get to get your ABUs altered? And thank so much for these videos!

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Not during basic but I did when I got here to tech school!

[@zub41r75]

A helpful video for me. I’m a spy I mean a friend from the RAF haha ;). Good luck

[@jaylenm.5881]

Gurrrlll I know you lying. 😂 It gets cold in Texas but not that cold, I’m surprised you didn’t experience the bipolar Texas weather down here in Houston. Thinks about the Navy Recruits in Great Lakes. They in the negatives.

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I mean 20’s and 30’s are cold to me especially in our thin uniforms. I’m from Chicago so I don’t need to think about the Navy recruits. I experienced it for 18 years lol. The weather is definitely bipolar here in Texas. 75 today and I wish it would stay like this!

[@mextexgurl]

How does the whole taking a shower work? Do you all go in to take showers or is it by groups? Also did you get any free time where they would let you make a phone call or anything like that.

[@dustcutter98]

Now that the airman's week has been rid of, do you still go back to the last week of basic after graduation or do you complete it after?

[@mszbautista]

I like your videos! I ship out April 9th, I’m super excited. Do you know if I would get in trouble for bringing actual size hair products instead of the travel size, I’m planning to check in my carry on at the airport?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

You can bring full size if you want

[@mszbautista]

Brittany Willis I’ll definitely do that. You mentioned that you got 4 hours every week for security clearance interviews, my job is cyber systems operations and it requires a top secret clearance. Do you know anybody with my job that had to go to these interviews, because I thought we had to do ours at tech school?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

You’ll probably go to the interviews. We had cyber people with us too.

[@chenellethompson5290]

I’ve called a recruiter and asked this question and also looked online and asked a friend who recently left BMT, but I feel like I’ve gotten missed answers. I’m assuming you went to college if you were studying child education, so what amount of credits get you to which rank of Airman or A1C?

[@triniteywilliams3254]

I’m a senior in high school and I am debating on if I should go after I graduate or if I should go to college first and then enlist...

[@hopew9067]

When you get your pt gear, do they pretty well just size you up? Or do you choose your own size?

[@Lydia-Roe]

Good to know they have church...also, I'm a reservist in the DEP... I have my ID already. Is that different from what we get at BMT?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I don’t think so!

[@iNez229]

How many guests do they allow at graduation? I read somewhere that up to 10 can attend, and that they don’t need a “pass” if they are military personnel (and that, as such, they too could have up to 10 guests on base). I’m not sure how true this information is...

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

That’s true

[@Judi0859]

Hey Brittney! Ready to get shipped out .. do I need to take white long socks for PT?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Nope they give you them there!

[@Judi0859]

Thank you for letting me know! And thank you for your videos!! Super helpful and very informative which I appreciate!! Especially since it is from a females perspective.

[@clarissaruthh5489]

For the dress blues...it’s a pants suit only? I’m asking cos my fiancé is in the army and he keeps telling me that I won’t be able to wear pants for my dress blues. I am not trying to wear a skirt. I’m in the whole process with the Air Force & your videos have been amazing! 😊

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

You get two pairs of pants and a skirt. I’ve never worn the skirt lol. We wore pants for graduation.

[@clarissaruthh5489]

Brittany Willis perfect! I’m more comfortable in pants!

[@barbaramoreno9703]

Can you make a video of the things that you got issued during bmt

[@auri328]

loved this video . i know where on the third week but i have another question skskks on your zero week when u get there and u get one call to your parents and they u give u this paper or w.e what if my parents only speak spanish? like can you tell them that or ?..

[@ivansalgado35]

Auribel B you can speak to them in Spanish when I called my mom the first time, I didn’t even read the paper. I just told her the address to write me letters lol. They don’t stand by you and listen to your conversation. Also I graduated bmt February 8th

[@hismilelaugh]

Can you please do a updated version of what to bring to basic? I leave in a month to basic

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I talked about it in my zero week video!

[@aleki6768]

For the classes you take do you get tested on them?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Yes

[@jessdefrain2653]

During the 15 minute phone call, were you allowed to use your own phone to call or did you have to use like a pay phone? Also this might be a stupid question😂 but are you allowed to video call someone if it’s on your own phone? Probably not but it would be cool if you were

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

You use your own phone to call. We were never allowed to video call.

[@jessdefrain2653]

Brittany Willis okay, thank you!

[@mathbytv4858]

Do you know of anyone who had shin splints and not meet the PT requirement because of it? Thanks for your video.

[@jakea9589]

Do you typically have 2 hours per night or day at tech school for your own workouts if you choose to use your time like that?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Yeah you’ll have plenty of time at tech school to workout!

[@jakea9589]

Brittany Willis awesome thank you for the quick reply

[@madiknutson7263]

How is sleeping? Is it a hot environment or is it more cold? I love sleeping in cold with a fan and I sleep horrible with hot 🤢

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I was always cold but I also went in the winter!

[@krishnadewashrayee4621]

I have a really hard time with push ups, i can't even do one right now....what's your advice? I'm really worried I will fail boot camp 😔

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Build arm strength and keep practicing. Lift weights, do side planks.

[@joshualabrie7485]

What if you faint during BMT will you be automatically recycled?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

No

[@Rhantok]

How was running for pt? Did they lean you into it or did you just have to run at your own pass and try to pass a certain time?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I talked about this in my earlier week videos :)

[@jocelynxnoelle]

Do they provide sunblock or give you time to apply sunblock in the summer? No one seems to address this on KZbin but i get burned very easily.

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I went in the winter so I’m not sure. I know for beast week we were required to have it

[@xio5737]

Can you make a video on pt at bmt and how did you adjust to it

[@fawaazhusain5326]

Can you tell us what they give in the backpack? And did you go over how to get your US citizenship during bmt or through a class at bmt?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Notebook, pens, sharpies, BMTSG, tupperware, loofah, toothbrush, toothpaste, mesh bags, highlighters, flashlight, shampoo, hand sanitizers, laundry bag, shower shoes. I'm not sure about the citizenship part.

[@fawaazhusain5326]

@@Brittanylynnlewis do they give stamps and letter or should I bring some?

[@hopew9067]

Is there anything you wish you'd have not brought or vice versa? Did they throw anything away that you'd brought?

[@Smilingrosaah]

is there PT everyday? that’s what i’m honestly the most worried about lol

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

6 days a week!

[@user-os8th7fg6i]

Hey can you give us detail on how getting paid works during bmt

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I got my first check about a month into BMT and its directly deposited into your account. You set that up with your recruiter prior to leaving.

[@bobbyhill5067]

what is your AFSC?

[@patrickgodoy6059]

Outfit of the day? I think it’s called uniform of the day. 😂. Too funny

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Did I say outfit hahahah

[@patrickgodoy6059]

Brittany Willis 😂 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@zhylein]

How much of an improvement did you make between your first PT test and the second?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I cut two minutes off my run and did about 10 more push ups and sit ups.

[@jocelynxnoelle]

Okay so im interested in enlisting (i take my asvab thursday with my school) but i havent talked to any recruiters yet because i have 2 paid off trips to go on in july. I would like to leave to bmt as soon as possible after i get back. Would it be best to start enlisting now? Or wait until im available for sure? I dont want him to give me a ship out date i cant go to.

[@wcp9193]

Jocelyn Alibrando you can start talking now! You choose when you’re available to go.

[@jocelynxnoelle]

@@wcp9193 thank you!

[@wcp9193]

Jocelyn Alibrando of course !

[@michellevelasco8413]

for your visitors passes how many people can you add and would they have to pay there flight and there place to stay or how does that work?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I believe it was up to 10 people. Unless they are military/veteran/etc. they don’t need a pass to get on base because they have their CAC. Yes they will need to pay for the flight and lodging.

[@michellevelasco8413]

@@Brittanylynnlewis okay this is good to know just to save ahead of time if they need to. when you get shipped for training do you have to get your passport and everything you need to get on board or they pay for all this?

[@hannahtorbert6030]

When you get a chance if you don’t mind can you go over security drawer

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Our MTIs never checked ours. It’s basically all your hygiene and personal items. They’ll teach you to set it up a specific way and it’ll be locked unless you’re in it.

[@fawaazhusain5326]

Did they give you stamps and letters? Should I bring shower shoes?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

They give you envelopes, I don’t think they gave us stamps. They give you shower shoes

[@evee3602]

Are you still at Lackland AF Base?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Nope!

[@nickyb6657]

Are you gonna go all the way until graduation that would be nice

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Yes!

[@Terienne98]

How long does PT usually last each day? How long do classes usually last each day?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

1 hour for PT and we spent hours in classes. Some days we didn’t have class at all and some days we’d spend 7 hours in classes. Just depends on the day.

[@howcanyounot3124]

how is it for phone calls do you use a payphone or something different, does each person gets 15 min

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

You use your cell phone. They're usually 15 minutes.

[@howcanyounot3124]

@@Brittanylynnlewis Thank you for answering my question.. I always wondered about that.

[@autumndubose5367]

With your specific job how long will tech school be for you?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

6 months

[@melespinal6623]

How many people can you put on he list for graduation?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

10, unless they already have a military ID they don’t count as part of the 10

[@melespinal6623]

Brittany Willis thank you for replying, love our videos

[@SJ-mg8xe]

Are skirts required for the blues?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

You’re required to have it. I’ve never been required to wear it.

[@jordanconner393]

Any April 16th shippers??

[@katelyn4291]

Its President me!

[@jordanconner393]

What’s your AFSC?

[@kimberlysanchez6850]

I have a friend shipping April 16th!! Shes in the air force national guard

[@hannahtorbert6030]

And what paper work to bring to BMT

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I think I covered this in my packing video

[@desaremoret3206]

How many grad passes do you receive?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Up to 10

[@wonderwoman9154]

Brittany Willis does that include children or only adults?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

@@wonderwoman9154 If they're under 18 they don't need a pass

[@BritgirlTX]

You make awesome detailed vlogs ... thank you for sharing! So did you do a weekly BX/PX run? Is sunday scheduled out for some of the day or most of the day? How much time do you get to yourself on a sunday? What time do you all usually march to church? If you don't go ... what will you do instead?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Almost every week we had a BX run yes. Sunday has a schedule for most of the day but it's just like chow and laundry and stuff. You should have some free time every Sunday, not much but somewhat of a break. The service I went to was at 0800 but it depends which squadron you're in. If you don't go to service you'll stay at the dorms and probably clean or do EC duty.

[@crystalhernandez555]

Did you ever have time to read your bible, outside of church?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Yes, on Sundays or at night you should have a little extra time

[@cnote91]

Cute Af

[@brendenhurt2841]

First to like!