Chapter Five: Integrity First

Airmen are people of integrity, courage and conviction.
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[@juanticimo]

My sister committed suicide like 5 months before i shipped out for BMT. While i was in basic, i broke down one time, and my MTI sent me and the dorm chief to the latrine to settle down. Not once was i made fun of, talked down to or misunderstood. You will get emotional in BMT, it happens to most, its ok. Just enjoy what it is, and understand you are taking the steps to better your life.

[@bigfootwithinternetconnect2330]

Sorry to hear about your sister man, my condolences and I hope you're feeling better mate 🙏

[@txskid1]

Sorry to hear about that tragedy. How are you doing now? How is the AF treating you?

[@landonbaker4075]

I very sorry about your sister I also lost my aunt in 2022 it was goddam painful see that when she was gone but I still remember her to this day I hope you get well soon

[@user-zm9hw1dj8k]

My condolences to you! I can't even imagine the pain of having gone through that, on the way towards this chapter in your life! My thoughts & prayers to your family! 🙏🙏🙏 #FromServiceMembertoAnother#

[@eparta9549]

Bro in Marine Corps bootcamp they would’ve literally collected the tears off your cheek and consumed them, the DI would then proclaim that he stole your soul and he owned you now 😂.

[@BCBender]

In regards to Garcia being separated- I worked as an MTI within the Transition Flight. They called it Med Hold because most trainees there were getting over a medical issue holding them back from continuing training. Others were disqualified (like Garcia). It was my job to make sure as long as they were STILL wearing that uniform (and they all did until the got on the bus to the airport) they were to continue to be a trainee in discipline and attitude. Some trainees only had to be there a few days, some a few months. The longest I had a trainee there was a WHOLE YEAR. I would tell them often that they have done something their peers at home haven't. "You got off you couch, out of your hometown and raised your right hand to start a journey where you had no control over your life. You agreed that you would defend your country even if it meant you could die. How many of your friends had that courage? This isn't the end. You are made of something more than the average person. Use that and continue when you get home." I would find out months later that some went on to be EMTs, Police, Fire, teachers etc. Their service to their community and country didn't stop just because their dream in the Air Force died.

[@jroood7511]

Did Garcia drop because his mental health was getting bad? Or did they find prior history on his condition making him disqualified, I'm confused.

[@tyeicha]

@@jroood7511 yea sounds like they found out history of something he didn’t tell them about when he signed up

[@marshallosantos9035]

@@jroood7511 They wouldn’t be legally allowed to tell you that. However I’ll tell you this, one of the girls in my sister flight got found out about mental health issues because she was prescribed antidepressants while as a dependent using Tricare . They have access to those records. In most cases trainees let information slip which prompts them to look into your medical background.

[@smmoore2001]

I went through basic training, and got sent to “Med hold” because of the same thing Garcia is going through. It was super hard, since there you don’t necessarily have anyone to comfort you on how you feel your journey is over/you failed at something. I was there for three weeks, and the atmosphere in Med Hold was entirely different than in an actual squadron. I thought that the girls there would be more nicer/more friendly but most of them had terrible energy and it made me even more depressed. It hurt knowing that I was leaving my flight for something like that, and the last person I talked to was one of my female MTI’s. She was a good one, but she lacked personal connection and we looked at her more of as a prison guard rather than a leader. She was the main one that caused these problems to come out. She doubted me all the time and she doubted mostly everyone openly and humiliated them half the time. The problem wasnt because of the yelling, the harshness of the MTI’s or anything it was mainly her. She was our main MTI and she broke us down in a bad way. She even told our flight that if we were to request to move flights or transfer into a new flight because of how harsh and mean she was, it would immediately get denied and that we had no hope in that.

[@tiffanyplacencia2296]

Do you know of anyone who was re-enlisted after being separated, with a waiver? Hoping to get healthy enough to rejoin. Need condition waived to re-enlist.

[@r.f.richardsonjr5691]

It's not easy dealing with a loved one with stage 4 lung cancer. It's unfortunate the survival rate is extremely low. And having to deal with it and being at BMT, I can't even imagine how hard this would be. Thoughts go out to this young man and his family.

[@rsplatpc]

props to the DI for handling it like he did

[@punchyouintheeye2136]

My mom died of the same thing 2 months later deployed.

[@rsplatpc]

@@punchyouintheeye2136 that sucks so much, lost mine to the same :-(

[@punchyouintheeye2136]

@@rsplatpc Our Moms are in a better place now.

[@lindseysummers5351]

My son just entered BMT last night and my spouse has been battling Stage IV for nearly two years. Our goal is that we're both going to be able to attend his graduation next month.

[@johnbernal8308]

I just graduated BMT last week and I'm tech school right now. I found out yesterday I'm going to Germany in May.

[@DALLASDELTA]

Whats your career?

[@robertmitchell7604]

You're going to love Germany

[@johnbernal8308]

@@DALLASDELTA Electrical systems

[@johnbernal8308]

@@robertmitchell7604 Yeah I've heard good stuff about Rammstein

[@ashtynnicole7481]

@@johnbernal8308 my sister lives there and loves it!

[@mysterymayhem7020]

15:30 This is why our Air Force NCO's and MTI's are the greatest out there. They can be tough when they need to but they also show compassion and empathy when it is called for. Kudo's to you Sir.

[@FlyingMonet]

Wow I saw the comment before the scene and you weren’t kidding. These kind of moments make me proud I was in the Air Force. So many Marines who were in in the 80s in the comment sections of these calling us winos, but this MTI reacted perfectly to the situation instead of just calling him a wimp and telling him to get in the day room or whatever

[@ernesthromada3994]

That's tough. I feel for that young man and the MTI showed true, heartfelt compassion. I was in the Army and when I was in BCT, I had an uncle die who I was very close with. I had to keep my mouth shut and drive on. I'll never disrespect the Air Force, or anyone who has ever served in it. We're all brothers and sisters.

[@dacanoeproductions2546]

MTI's like these have my respect, such as SSGT Reese and TSGT Shinail

[@lego473]

@@dacanoeproductions2546 Did you possibly mean tsgt chenail? If so he was my MTI

[@dacanoeproductions2546]

@@lego473 yes, I might have forgotten how to spell his name lol

[@bo6142]

Just seeing the emptiness in Trainee Garcia's eyes when the results were read to him. It hurts ones soul to know that he was willing to give his everything if it meant continuing. It's a shame things turned out the way it did. He may not have made it to the ranks of Airmen or higher, but he will always be a Hero in signing the dotted line. Fly high, Garcia.

[@HxC12XU]

Thank him for service

[@zach8969]

If he would have kept his mouth shut he would have been fine

[@spicysnowman8886]

He couldn't handle it and wanted out, there was no other reason to tell the MTI.

[@zach8969]

​@spicysnowman8886 I feel bad for the guy. If he's so mentally weak he can't handle BMT he's going to have a very tough time getting ahead in life.

[@jackskywalker5235]

@@zach8969 i think he missed his gf so he made up some bs to get discharged.

[@walkercohen9502]

Try to avoid going to BMT with an open contract. Lock your job in with your recruiter in your contract before you ship to BMT, otherwise you risk being put in some random job you never wanted in the first place.

[@timfordham6832]

disagree......you have a 10X better chance of getting something in your top 3 by going aptitude area vs picking jobs. Most recruiting flights are mandated to have new recruits list 10-12 jobs and there's a much greater chance of you getting something lower on your list.

[@AndrewMalkin]

@@timfordham6832 I told them what I wanted and that I would only join with that job. Much better than going in open and hoping that you can get what you want.

[@T_Rav27]

@@AndrewMalkin same! I told them what job I wanted. They told me it was full I said I’ll wait until it isn’t. Week later recruiter called and gave me what I wanted.

[@requiemphotography4792]

Like the worst possible job security forces

[@LakeShowHighlights]

@@AndrewMalkin so it’s okay to tell them you will only join if you get the job you want?

[@kevrav]

I came in the Air Force while my great grandmother who help raised was admitted to a hospice... I remember feeling that same emotion when I called home and found out she was likely not going recover from here stroke. I pushed through BMT with those emotions heavy on my heart and by the grace of god I was able to graduate before she passed. For anybody reading this, God has a plan for you and if your headed to BMT soon always remember that!

[@davidkye3323]

Going next month and seeing the father trainee and cancer mom trainee got me emotional. Gonna miss my daughter and wife so much.. but I’m preparing myself for our future. I will not falter. I will not fail!

[@Will93th]

What’s your ship date ?

[@jasonwillows5239]

"Everyone's saying 'aw man, you should call your grandma', no, I want to watch anime with my free time" Lmao, this dude has his priorities straight

[@user-rh8tf5ms5w]

Prayers to that airman’s mom who can’t make it to his graduation cause of cancer I hope she finds peace and hope he does to

[@brittanyscott3809]

I would have cried myself to sleep about something like that.

[@colors-bx7ly]

As an Airman, I’m proud of this series. I know it can’t show the stuff that goes on when cameras aren’t present but this is a fantastic series. the MTIs are always professional and always brutally direct. no histrionics . to those who troll… you hate us cause you aint us. you should have Aimed High instead of aiming so low.

[@canyonconstantine]

This is the most E1 message I have ever read

[@surat4895]

@@canyonconstantine lmfao

[@nbkvirus]

We got the air force Rambo over here. Go haze yourself for being a motard.

[@jakesimpson6365]

this guy was definitely a yellow rope at tech school lmao

[@coolguy48457]

This is an embarrassing take, be better. I can't imagine anyone that has actually had the privilege of deploying and serving alongside our sister services would be so dense as to view them as aiming low. You can be proud of the path you chose without belittling those who chose to walk a different path.

[@BTSizzleTV]

Holy crap the kids story at 14 minutes tore me up. 😢 😭 what a warrior.

[@harrylozano4778]

Same bro made me think of my mom and if something like this happened while I’m there next month

[@BTSizzleTV]

@@harrylozano4778 hell yeah, what branch did you join? I’m going army 13F (maybe); Nothing signed yet, but should be making my MEPS date very soon.

[@Will93th]

Man crying my eyes out 🥺🥺🥺 felt for him !

[@haannguyen4402]

⁠@@harrylozano4778almost lost my mom to Covid two years back

[@haannguyen4402]

Luckily she didn’t need to be hospitalized

[@sackers7733]

My son is there on day 12 right now. This show is helping me deal with missing him. Thx 🙏

[@uhZoku]

Keep sending him plenty of mail, I know I looked forward to letters from my mom every day during BMT

[@stevekaphingst4327]

It’s tough as hell over the holidays. Hearing the fireworks in the distance on New Year’s Eve while you are forced to sleep at 10pm. Skipping Christmas for the first time in your life, and thanksgiving became just another day. Kind of desensitizes you to the holidays (at least my experience). Makes you think about family when you really don’t want to.

[@uhZoku]

@@stevekaphingst4327 yeah I feel that, at least he has his brothers in his flight 🙏🏾

[@antoniovigil3059]

Your Son made a great choice and next time you see him you will be amazed at his transformation 🇺🇸.

[@antoniovigil3059]

@@stevekaphingst4327 I missed all three in 1981/1982 and it’s more about being in the moment and focusing on what needs to be for the next AM, Afternoon, PM etc. w/ great hope for next year because Basic and the AF teaches you a great lesson in “Time”. My 28-year career flew by and now I’ve been Retired for 11 … best job I ever had 🇺🇸😎

[@raychelle3818]

It was sad seeing Garcia go. He had that perseverance, if it wasn’t for his condition I feel like he would’ve definitely been a wonderful airmen..

[@nxveah_]

RIGHT,i was hoping to see him graduate so bad!!

[@ronaldcrosby2388]

Me too. Good Luck and God bless Garcia

[@samsogga1089]

I relate to Garcia I went to marine corp basic and kinda struggled with the same situation. But luckily me and and him both got a ESL meaning we’re able to re enlist if we’re patient and wait about 6 months to a year who knows maybe god has a different keep your hopes up man. It can be demoralizing leaving like that but you can always bounce much love💯💯

[@jebbus8387]

update?

[@HxC12XU]

Garcia has a mental illness. He’s immediately disqualified forever.

[@evanm6739]

Update?

[@BCKOL]

Same here dude. Trying to reenlist in the air force now thats why am watching these vids😭

[@carolinemurdock3038]

I really liked this series because it includes the boring everyday stuff but also the intensity of everything

[@JangoPeppers]

The Air Force always does there documentaries in the new dorms. Show off Alcatraz for once! They have great MTI’s, especially at this time! This was filmed 3 months after I had graduated, think my MTI’s deserved the spotlight for this!

[@85November]

When was it filmed? It seems like it was right before COVID. I had run in's with a few of these instructers (was 321st Graduated in Oct 2020)

[@AB-sw4kb]

@@85November Yeah, and they're also wearing ABUs

[@erinpriester7899]

As a former Knight (324TRS) I concur That being said those old squadrons aren’t aging well. There’s new Disneyland dorms being built on Lackland as we speak. I’m sad knowing one day those old buildings are going to meet the wrecking ball 💔

[@nicolestafford9418]

@@erinpriester7899 Agreed, but being a recent Knight myself (6 months since BMT graduation), those buildings aren't in good condition... which is sad because there's a lot of interesting memories that live in those walls.

[@erinpriester7899]

@@nicolestafford9418 did your dorm have flight murals from like 2006 on them. I’d read the quotes from them when I was doing EC

[@BCBender]

15:40...MSgt Lowery and I were A1Cs together and worked our first assignments way back in 04. One of the great NCOs.

[@MegaMijit]

so sad to see trainee Garcia go. hope he does great wherever he goes

[@heythave]

Yes. He will be the first to crack when under pressure. So, he does not fit.

[@mjisurdad]

@@afrochickenboyuh we do have a reason. He cracked in this series. I bet he regrets it too. Medhold is not much better and it takes weeks to months to get out of there sometimes.

[@ShadowCapt42]

My dad had stage 4 colon cancer while I was in BMT. He passed away while I was tech school. It's definitely hard being away when all you wanna do is be with them. Thats one thing though I greatly respected in BMT, was how the MTIs handled situations like that. My dad didn't answer the phone one time and I started panicking, but they gave an extra couple of minutes to call someone to tell me he's ok

[@dacanoeproductions2546]

I was part of flight 603, 443rd squadron from May 24 2021, and was to graduate July 15. Becoming an airmen was a dream of mine, but after 4 days of training I had an anxiety attack and was sent to the hospital, I was in a conflict of not knowing what I wanted anymore. I spoke with my instructor SSGT Reese, I was stressed out, I never suffered from anxiety, it's strange, someone that comes from street fighting can suffer such mental illnesses, I was separated and got home on June 26th. All I can say is, every single MTI that can show compassion has my entire respect, I will never forget SSGT Reese or TSGT Chenail, the most amazing MTI'S I ever had and always will, I was told I was able to get a waiver for my anxiety if I am able to overcome it, and my new goal is to go into ROTC in my community college, because I have never given up my dream of becoming an american airmen, fly fight and win, I miss my wingmen and everyone else, I hope they are all doing fine!

[@mjisurdad]

I was in the 433rd Feb 22 and had both Ssgt Reese and Tsgt Chenail (I think that’s how you spell it) too. Chenail transferred to Med hold 737th Trss right as we were done. He told me he spent 4 years pushing flights non stop. I was in his last flight. Reese is still in 433rd. Chenail was a black rope and was strict but Reese was cool and always said “don’t trip and die” 😂.

[@ceebee2]

Wow, what an amazing NCO Lowery is. Showing compassion when needed but remaining professional, ensuring his Airmen get the support and resources they need.

[@talexb]

It was tough watching Garcia wrestle with his demons and then finally be excluded by the Air Force because of mental unsuitability. Respect.

[@Gigalisk]

I am simply ASTOUNDED by this inside look. It's amazing. Reflecting on my time at Lackland.

[@donlapham1265]

I was in BMT in 1999 and it’s crazy how much it’s changed yet stayed the same. Easily the most realistic look at Basic I’ve seen.

[@Mike-fd5wj]

The new dorms and such really threw me off. When I was there everything was so ancient.

[@Tasadaru]

Very important that people score well on the ASVAB so that you can actually pick your job. Study SAT prep books if you want to kill it. Give yourself a dedicated 3 months at least. If you are good at algebra 1, geometry, and English reading comprehension then you will do well, but still prepare anyway. When I went in I had 5 choices. I basically chose computer related AFSCs, space, and 5th choice being open electronic. I would advise that you pick something that you can use as a civilian. Not going to lie, Navy is also a good choice if you want to learn technical trades. Nukes and cyber are very good in the Navy. Arguably, the Navy allows better technical opportunities because they must be self reliant due to being in the middle of the ocean. Air Force tends to rely heavily on civilian contractors instead of Airmen for tier 2 and above cyber support. I heard Marine are also good but very rigid in their standard operating procedures (SOP). I am glad I enlisted for 4 years as Cyber Systems Operations (3D0X2) Airman. I am a better person and officer because of it.

[@miguel-vj6fp]

Can I ask you about cyber?

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

We will be happy to answer your questions. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@Tasadaru]

@@miguel-vj6fp I can give you some personal insight. No problem. If you want to PM me that's fine too.

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Miguel, yes how may we help you? Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

[@masterb2966]

if u go navy the only acceptable route is MC lol

[@tjtrask1310]

14:25 that’s leadership. That’s “mission first, people always.”

[@TheNonstopTrigger]

Ahhh MSgt Lowery...glad to see he's still going strong. Don't let the video fool you, this guy is a menace. He was the MTI for our brother flight at the time and had to take over our flight because our MTI had to deal with some things for a day. I swear we were pushing Texas for every little thing throughout the day. Good times for sure. Wolfpack Lead The Way!

[@neighborlynut]

We once had a phone call that lasted almost an hour. The MTI didn't give us a time limit up front and then left to take care of something that took way longer than he planned. Lol. Lucky us.

[@brandonjeter7643]

Once in a lifetime chance lol 😂

[@cm1133]

We got a one minute phone call on day one. END OF LIST!

[@davec5090]

In 2003, we had to use the provided phones downstairs, which I used twice in BMT. During 3rd WOT on the weekend, I remember making a call at the Mini Mall. It was then that I learned my cat, Poofy, passed away of kidney failure. I took it hard then, yet I had to condition myself that the mission must go on. It was difficult at times after that, but I pressed on.

[@cm1133]

We got a one minute phone call on day 1. END OF LIST. We never got any liberties either.

[@BFLYNIGHT69]

WOW ! I really can't believe how much has changed. I was drafted in 1971, I ran to the AF recruiter to join the AF. When I went in I was asked what do you want to get out of the AF my reply was "To get out of the AF" I wanted to do my 4 and get out. Fast forward 24 years later I retired as an E-8. I found a home in the AF. Back then BMT was 6 weeks. We lived in WW 2 barracks, no heat no air conditioning. We got to use phones on Sunday afternoons after 4 weeks of training in a pay phone booth, more like a San Antonio oven. They pushed through 2 flight a day. 85,000 new troops a years due to Viet Nam. What is up with those back packs? What are in those things? When I went through BMT the only thing we carried was 2- 341s in our left breast pocket. I don't remember having that much stuff in my foot locker. I am proud to have served and I am proud of the products that are coming out of the AF BMT these day. I hope your careers are as rewarding as mine was. Whether you serve your 4 or make a career of it. I know you will be better off because of what you did here . Salute Trainee.

[@Mike-zi9qb]

Hello sir, as someone who graduated from BMT somewhat recently, we carried writing supplies and notebooks, iPads (which I’m sure is probably very strange to hear), mandatory items such as our reflective belt, flashlight, water bottles (we did use canteens when we went through our survival training, now called Pacer Forge, formerly BEAST), and our cold weather gear and fleece jackets if our MTIs thought it would rain or get too cold. We had a plastic baggy with at least 2 341s in our left cargo pocket. As for our lockers, our uniforms were arranged in a specific order, we had a personal item drawer and a clothing drawer. In my experience I had about 3 or 4 phone calls while I was there. We got an extra phone call for Christmas since we graduate two days before New Year’s. A bit wordy, but that was some of what we lugged around in the more “modern” BMT, if you will. Thank you for your service and I will carry the torch onwards, into the wild blue yonder!

[@BFLYNIGHT69]

@@Mike-zi9qb I believe todays Air Force is in good shape with troops like yourself.

[@Mike-zi9qb]

@@BFLYNIGHT69 Very much appreciate the praise sir.

[@raybeavers3123]

I enlisted at age 17 in the AF. I went to Amarillo AFB for BMT, on a 4 week accelerated Basic Training and lived in the old WWII, 2 story, wooden barracks. Talk about a fire 🔥 hazard! After my 4 years, I went on to college on my G.I. Bill and got my degree in Education. Taught Elementary School for 35 wonderful years. Enlisted in the Air National Guard for another 26 years and Retired an E-8. Wonderful Retirement! 🫡🇺🇸. Go Air Force!

[@xaviermccoy6307]

29:03 That’s me!!! Ive been watching this series only to see when id be in here! Ill be AF famous forever now

[@uhZoku]

when did you go through basic?

[@mjisurdad]

@@uhZoku this is from 2019

[@FlyingMonet]

What’s your afsc and how do you like the Air Force so far? 🙂

[@RRChandy]

Bro what really happened with Garcia?

[@zeuskronos2018]

To the person who used their 15 minute phone call to watch anime instead of calling your love ones, you are a legend.

[@haunts3479]

damn weebs infect everything Sadge

[@cm1133]

That’s pretty pathetic actually.

[@notactuallytesco]

@@cm1133 nah bro they all wanted a taste of home, and for him it was to relax in his favourite way. No harm in that

[@Sykohsis]

I kind of feel Garcia's pain. I was supposed to start a civilian job with the Space Force and was dropped like a week before i was supposed to start because my master's GPA was 0.15 too low for the program. I was absolutely devastated. I'm doing a lot better now though, and decided to try and enlist.

[@caleborbison8012]

Why not commission?

[@kyzerw3816]

@@caleborbison8012 have to enlist then go to ots

[@caleborbison8012]

@@kyzerw3816 no you do not lmfao.

[@caleborbison8012]

@@kyzerw3816 you can do straight commission in OTS, ROTC, or do enlist to commission.

[@kyzerw3816]

@@caleborbison8012 yeah I've never hear of going straight to ots. ROTC takes four years.

[@lindseysummers5351]

13:55 This hit home for me, because that young man could have been my son having that conversation. He entered BMT three months ago. My spouse has been battling Stage IV cancer for two years, and we had questions about whether we could be at graduation. Thankfully, her oncologist assured us both, "Nope, I won't hear of it. You guys are going." It felt so good being there and seeing that he made honor graduate and his flight was Academic Performance Flight. We are fortunate, because there are quite a few new airmen and guardians whose family cannot be there for various reasons. Since then, we have gotten news that, yes, we could be running out of options. Seeing his face when I delivered that news is one of the hardest things I have ever endured. It would be interesting to hear how this airman is doing today. Oh, and what an unbelievable job by the MTI with the way he helped that young airman. The wheels could have come right off in that situation, but the MTI handled that like a total boss. That sergeant is awesome!!!

[@CB-on8bd]

The instructor at 35:52 ONE of the BEST I’ve seen at BMT. We had hun couple time as a SUB. Let me tell you that man cares a lot bout Airmen 100% what a supervisor should be we loved that MTI on our flight. Hope his doing well. 💪🏽

[@kiingkay]

I like how in the Air Force, you get to use your own phone to call home. The Navy uses a room full of staticky pay phones which you’ll be saying “ I can’t hear you “ the whole conversation

[@BFLYNIGHT69]

Try standing in a pay phone booth on Sunday afternoon in San Antonio Texas with the temperature of 110 Degrees.

[@dancalhoun7011]

In 66they gave us post card to sign and that was it

[@b.entranceperium]

I get excited when I see the notification for this. It has become like watching a drama series or something...

[@MegaMijit]

wish these were longer!! such a great series!

[@SalvadorVlogs]

The kid sad bout his mom hits close to home for me.

[@harrylozano4778]

Made me tear up

[@hemiprice4016]

I hope Garcia gets the help he needs and I pray that the trainees mom...*sob* poor guy.

[@soniellogan33]

what mental disorder does he have?

[@tyjonawob]

I leave 12/14 for basic and am pumped. These videos are getting me ready!

[@LegendaryPokeFleece-jh3oi]

Ayyy what’s up g! I leave 12/7

[@tyjonawob]

@@LegendaryPokeFleece-jh3oi that's what's up! What's your AFSC?

[@meganrodriguez2362]

I leave the 27th°

[@LegendaryPokeFleece-jh3oi]

@@tyjonawob 1N331, I’m going in to be a linguist😤. What’s yours?

[@LegendaryPokeFleece-jh3oi]

@@meganrodriguez2362 ayyyyy! You excited or feeling more nervous? I’m definitely more on the nervous side

[@SaraPinegar]

I wouldn’t have taken that news well, I hope Garcia succeeds at whatever career he chooses.

[@kennethsouthard6042]

In 83 we went through 4 stages: 1. Rainbows - Civilian clothes prior to 1st day of training 2. Pickles - Received OD green fatigues , camo was not issued then 3. Canned Pickles Name tapes were seen on 4. Blues - Dress uniforms

[@jacobstowe9021]

Good to see The Elvis impersonator looking guy is still working at Career Counseling 🤣

[@finesupplements9698]

Facts! Even wearing the Same 1970’s Jim Jones glasses from when I went 😂

[@Rcrawford864]

I went to Basic in 2015 and immediately recognized him lol

[@Mike-fd5wj]

Hah I remember him from 2010 when I went

[@carorlos_]

Garcia had it rough. I'm trying to join right now but I've been getting documents and psychological evaluations for the past two months clearing me from mental health treatment I last received when I was 13. I really hope I get that waiver 🙏

[@CorynaAlexandra]

I had to go to grief therapy, and was diagnosed with grief related anxiety and depression. Will I need to get a waiver for that? Or somehow show I’ve gotten over it

[@carorlos_]

@@CorynaAlexandra I recommend reaching out to your local recruiter about such things. I was diagnosed with ADD, Depression, Anxiety and Insomnia around the age of 10 and continued treatment until about 13. I had to provide evidence that I was treated and evidence that it didn't impede by education or employment. I went to MEPS just 2 weeks ago but when I got to the doctor, I was told I still needed a waiver for the anxiety and that it was the only thing holding me back. I'm still waiting on that waiver and it could take up to 3 months but I'm told it's usually sooner. But goodluck if you decide to try it out. Just don't expect it to be fast and easy, imo.

[@CorynaAlexandra]

@@carorlos_ I’m happy to hear the waiver will get you through the process. 👌 sounds like the key is to just be honest with MEPS and then work through any roadblocks. I’m working with a recruiter and I’ll just ask him to make sure about the waivers now, to save me the time later 🏆👌

[@AntonioRamirez-js3ny]

Props to everyone that's in the service 🙏 Thank you for serving our country And protecting us.

[@adroit3875]

Damn the 14:53 is a tear jerker. Im usually a pretty empathetic guy but that's a whole other level. Appreciate the Sgt. stepping up.

[@cm1133]

My MTI would have belittled that kid for crying about his mom.

[@mickmcloughlin1646]

Phones in Basic??!! Holy crap how things have changed!! That's just hard for me to even begin to comprehend. I was there two weeks after I turned 17 in 1971. They (at least two of them) were ripping us constantly. I sure as hell don't remember this much laughter in the dorms. It's such a different world now. 557th/823rd CES RED HORSE. CAN DO!!! One of the originals that built the RH compound at Hurlburt Field. We turned a swamp into a base. Bless you all. God speed.

[@stephenbragg-nw9rf]

The feeling of accomplishment and possibilities when graduating BMT is a feeling you can never get back. Awesome feeling.

[@NorCalPhil]

I’d love an update on Lollar. She seemed like she had a pretty bright career ahead of her.

[@garywilloughby6893]

I love this series, it was interesting how the air Force changed I was in from 64-68.

[@spovlock51]

I know what it is like to be told you have a condition that is incompatible with military service. I was diagnosed with epilepsy after suffering a seizure while deployed to Saudi Arabia in 2020. 11 months later I was medically retired. I truly feel what Garcia felt, maybe not to that degree since he wasn't able to complete training, but I do feel his pain.

[@lamarcuscleveland1437]

Brings back memories…graduated in December of 16 and now back stationed at lackland

[@erinpriester7899]

Are you as an MTI?

[@blainecruz185]

Went through bmt 3 years ago , bmt still seems to be fun ! No sarcasm I had fun at bmt I was getting paid to go to bed on time and get become a different person, I even remember getting my name tapes sewed onto my ABUs

[@colors-bx7ly]

Brings back unpleasant memories of BMT.

[@ithaca4496]

bmt was the most fun i never wanna have again. i sometimes miss it, i think i have stockholm syndrome lol

[@speeddemon0712]

@@ithaca4496 Right! I hated it while I was there, but right after I graduated, me and the guys couldn't stop reminiscing and laughing about it. It was the best worst 9 weeks of my life.

[@TheSteelPhantom]

@@ithaca4496 "bmt was the most fun i never wanna have again" ----- Couldn't have summed it up better, lol... Had a blast while I was there, will never forget some of my fellow trainees. Would NEVER wanna do it again. I've been out almost 2 years now (after 13 in) and still have "nightmares" where they send me back to BMT as a punishment for like, a minor LOC-type offense. Missed your dental appointment? Punishment is repeating BMT!

[@willmartin792]

Brings back memories of My bootcamp.. August 1987. US NAVY Great Lakes.. The San Diego CA.. Naval Hospital Corps School. Then on to Camp Johnson NC.. Fleet Marine Force training.. some of the best times of my life... US NAVY CORPSMAN 87 to 95

[@protamine4]

My guess is Lollar will go to college and then law school after she leaves the Air Force. Her ASVAB scores are obviously quite high and indicate she has a very bright future.

[@TacomanDezzy]

She’ll probably do a fellowship and get a direct commission as a JAG one day

[@haannguyen4402]

She ain’t stupid

[@SSG1N571]

MSgt Lowery represent a good leader. Good to see that kind of exposure for these trainees early in their careers.

[@Lexusfordd]

PT was fun! Knights all day!!! 324! I went during Covid and moved 3 times. 324,326 and 323! If basic taught me anything was to be resilient! So thankful for my MTI’s and my flight.

[@bangbangninergang5133]

What’s your afsc?

[@Lexusfordd]

@@bangbangninergang5133 TMO

[@bangbangninergang5133]

@@Lexusfordd traffic management? Where at

[@Lexusfordd]

@@bangbangninergang5133 Yup and Ohio

[@bangbangninergang5133]

@@Lexusfordd damn Ohio lmao. U plan on staying in?

[@Britstur]

gotta learn how to get away with things without getting in trouble through this process and enjoy it all

[@donniemolchan7476]

"Your rifle is not 90°." His rifle ain't 90° either. Wasn't sounding off. Shaking his head walking out. He's gonna have a hard time.

[@thegoat2874]

Yea I said the same thing

[@Halleran1963]

Yeah, I wondered the same thing. Unhelpful attitude. I wonder how he did an what he was like at graduation. I hope he made it.

[@ChrisWithACam]

If he ever sees this, I really hope Garcia gets the therapy and mentorship he needs and deserves. I hope he can overcome his mental disorder and find a way to serve even if it's not in the military.

[@caleboconnell8090]

Never join the military for anyone except for yourself.

[@ryand.1008]

16:38 lol that dude talking about the rifle at 90 degrees when his was even worse.

[@ninjaboyforlife]

39 was a generous push-up count for Montgomery. Didn’t even break 90 on half of those

[@OldWizard-tt5lt]

Don’t have to break 90, meet 90 Is the AFI

[@ninjaboyforlife]

@@OldWizard-tt5lt he didn’t even hit 90 lmao

[@chiefinspectorlee3324]

Sad hearing about the one recruits mom.

[@Sklumbo]

I hope she ends up ok.

[@karlwarner8664]

"Hey man, did you have a good day of filming those trainees?" "Yea Mr. Producer, I got this one shot that I wanted you to check over to make sure we can use it." "Oh god, what did you record?" "This one trainee's emotional breakdown over the very real possibility that he might never see his loved one ever again." "Dude..." "I'm sorry sir, i'll delete the shot right away." "No! That's PERFECT! Lemme give you a raise." "Wait that's not all, I recorded a kid breaking the hard truth that his father killed someone and his battle with PTSD which ultimately leads to his recycling!" "No way! Screw it imma make you the director of this whole project!"

[@mcoleman6893]

What happened to Garcia was coming, I knew that it was coming, but it was still hard to see. Damn.

[@imvumii3029]

I just graduated thursday, Kessler all the way!

[@HellFireKILLSYOU]

Foy Anyone watching this thinking about joining, while you are there, THINK ABOUT YOUR NEXT MEAL. Helps the days go by so quickly!

[@Sir_Loin_]

Garcia was the smartest kindest and strongest of them. He’s my favorite

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

Dang.. I really wanted Garcia to make it.

[@tiagodagostini]

The face of that girl when he said "you need a course on trigonometry"... was "ahh so it was a lie that I would never use math in my life"

[@davey8615]

That Trailer always makes me laugh.

[@lorenalenis127]

My son left on Nov 16th, I am very happy for him on this new chapter in his life, but I miss him a lot! His Bday is on December 31st this is going to be hard for me not to be with him for his bday nor the holidays! I keep praying for him and all of them to successfully pass BMT and continue with their careers! I feel very sorry for officer Garcia 😢 I hope he gets the help he needs

[@featgorgon3985]

He gets HBL, (holiday block leave) he’ll be there

[@shotsfired5688]

Whooo ! Swore in yesterday. I'll be there June 21st

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

shots fired, Congratulations and welcome to the team! Here are some things to help you before and during Basic Military Training (BMT). - Know your reporting statement (at the very minimum) - Teamwork is essential - Know your chain of command - Know the Airmen’s Creed - Know the Air Force Song - Know Air Force ranks (both enlisted & officers) - Know Air Force Core values - Recommend being at or close to the BMT PT graduation level before you go to BMT (always check with your doctor before exercising). Everything else will come with time. If you do not know any of the above please contact your recruiter for this information. Good luck future Airman! Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

[@zachhippely]

Same day I joined back in 2011

[@shotsfired5688]

@@zachhippely wow nice, how was it

[@zachhippely]

@@shotsfired5688 best years of my life

[@shotsfired5688]

@@zachhippely good to know

[@DevontaTravis]

Man in basic lotta fun times and hard times. But worth it

[@christianmayle7792]

If you’re wondering why they are marching with loose hands sometimes, it’s because they have flag conditions where if it reaches 90+ outside, you march at ease. In the summer, it would be 100+ almost everyday. It was so hot! Luckily it wasn’t humid.

[@houseking9211]

yeah, I was told it was humid for some reason, but i'm from the midwest so a lot of time times I thought it was like 10 below what it was

[@christianmayle7792]

@@houseking9211 Yeah it’s not humid there, it’s very dry. But it is very hot. However Keesler was extremely humid.

[@artisticanna5275]

21:26 the way Montgomery treated that moment has me feeling sad for the other guy

[@TacomanDezzy]

He comes off as a douche tbh

[@95birdman]

ayyyy Airfield Management. Hidden gem of the military

[@alextut4323]

They treat you better in airforce basic than the fleet Marine corps lmao

[@dergonactual6462]

I KNOW. I was shocked the way she spoke to staff NCO's... The laughing and smiling. Its wild.

[@eestrada7129]

i wish they woulve shown the alcatraz side cause not everyone gets sent to disneyland

[@nanekebrooks8180]

How bad is it.. my son is there now

[@nicolestafford9418]

@@nanekebrooks8180 I was in the Alcatraz dorms, depending on the squadron they're either really small or quite spacious. The 433rd building has really small bays, and the 324th is spacious and a little nicer in that regard. Otherwise, they were just older (built in the 60s and 70s I believe), and the buildings were smaller than Disneyland buildings, of which are a lot newer. Dunno when they were built though, I'm assuming they were constructed throughout the 2010's...

[@nicolestafford9418]

I went through 2 different squadron buildings with my flight, which normally doesn't happen, both were considered Alcatraz among the trainees. Let me know if there's any more questions and I'll try my best to answer.

[@Blaineisawarlock]

@@nicolestafford9418 You're kind-of right, I can remember those newer dorms in the process of being built when I went through in January 2011. They were close to done, so Id assume they finished up either the end of that year or the beginning of the next.

[@MessiahSonOfDavid]

I hope we can heal the guy's mom from whatever ails her. Feel for him.

[@sethblackburn1521]

Dang I remember that guy telling about jobs, I went in May 2017

[@emmacoats2232]

Tech school people say what’s up!! I’m going to Lakenheath, UK in March 😎

[@CowboyJonah]

You're so lucky! Lakenheath or Mildenhall is the hope for me. What's your job?

[@woohoo2491]

Still got that chain of command engraved in my brain. You could just show me the name "Merkle" and I'd know it was Lt. Col. Merkle by reflex

[@TheTribalGamerTTG]

I redeveloped suicidal thoughts in basic. And the Chaplin is the BEST resource there. I’m sad I had to leave but am forever grateful for what I learned

[@trapll882]

Alcatraz deserve some spotlight man

[@doidoi8544]

Yep. I called Garcia getting sent to Medhold and going home.

[@user-kd2bi4wd3j]

what was it that he lied about though?

[@FwJT_]

Those are all PJ candidates bro!! Super strong and fast !

[@BornReady820]

Awwwman so many memories. Graduated in 2018 #331st #Wolfpack!!!

[@Hell_Hound_Actual]

@Motley I was in #331st #Wolfpack back in 2005. Went in Security Forces, cross trained to Special Warfare Special Reconnaissance. Finished my 8 years in 2013. The USAF has really changed a lot.

[@ohhchejoo5537]

15:30 this is my fear as well as I leave in the coming days for basic, may his mother rest in peace.

[@xkhalilx5551]

I can’t wait for my bmt, leavin on the 14th 🤞🏾

[@marshallosantos9035]

Bring your own athletic sneakers. The issued ones are garbage and you will end up with shin splints.

[@bb1257]

Dude corrects the guy in front of him then doesn't contribute to the flight shouting "aim high, fly, fight, win..."

[@davidparedes7532]

thought i was the only one bothered by this lmao

[@nikos9711]

the inconsistency of just about every hypocrite i went through BMT with… this moment literally highlighted it to perfection with zero flaws haha.

[@mjisurdad]

He was upset cause dude in front of him was being rude when he tried to help him. Don’t be that person. He was just trying to help the guy in front.

[@nikos9711]

@@mjisurdad homie made a correction but then didn’t sound off like he should of… it’s called consistency. If you’re gonna correct somebody to do the right thing but then don’t do the right thing yourself literally 8 seconds later you just look like a self-righteous moron. Come on man, this isn’t difficult stuff 😂

[@SourStrawberrys]

So? Odviously he didn't say shout with them because he was still dumbfounded by how rude the guy was acting in him trying to help him.

[@ashleygthompson6313]

Those phone calls home were some moments that last forever. We had to go down to the pay phones & use a calling card lol but I still remember those calls

[@fucktommy]

17:34 Sgt DuShane! She was one of my MTI's along with MSgt Morales. She was definitely the scariest of the bunch lol

[@ruthlessintentions3778]

Damn, SAMUEL GARCIA was my favorite one following throughout BMT.

[@LeoCampero]

Sad to see Garcia go but I hope he understands this was actually the best outcome for him.

[@evanm6739]

you dont know that

[@jerryreed1252]

lol the water bottles …. I am 1C357 went through basic in the middle of the summer in 93 . Glad I was already used to the heat being from So Tex 😎