The NIGHT BEFORE and DAY OF LEAVING FOR BMT

I talk about the night before you ship out for basic training and the day of.
Hopefully this will help you know what to expect.
I left for basic training August of 2018 just wanted to share my story.

[@IffyEdem]

Our bus driver was also chill; he was talking to us over the intercom and just thanking us for our service 😂

[@AirmanVision]

I'm just starting this video, but already wanted to say thank you! I don't feel like there are many videos explaining the actual ship out day!

[@IffyEdem]

The one thing I dread is the waiting for training to start. I don’t care about the harassment, just the waiting kills me 😫

[@jasmineward2633]

I’m waiting for navy basic next week (in New Zealand ) and the last week of waiting and next week is killing me! I just want to get there

[@esteban98]

Thank you for your video and experience. My daughter is shipping out this August and I needed an idea of what she can expect, and what I'd expect...

[@tophatbanjo]

Hee! Fabulous video--Box nasties! Screaming bed and locker number! Cold shower! Hilarious! I went through BMT in 1980 and then retired in 2005. After that, I had a career as a high school English teacher, and since I always had a lot of AF stuff in my room, some of my students would ask about my service and what going in might be like for them. I always told them that if they were the right kind of person, they could make it work, BUT they should first understand exactly what they're signing up for and be ready to follow directions! Great video, some of that stuff, like box nasties, I haven't thought of in years :)

[@c.bishopyoung1459]

I left for BMT on a Sunday and stayed at a Holiday Inn that night and got up Monday morning early and the Meps guys took us across the street and got us Breakfast and then we went back to the Hotel. Then we loaded up on a bus and went onto the Army Ft. and we checked in and signed lots of documents and gathered up and got on a bus and went to the Airport and waited to get on our plane. We were told that our friends and family could come over and be with us until it was time to get on the plane to go to Lackland. Around 7pm we were called to board the flight and we said our goodbyes and got on the plane and off to Lackland we went.

[@IffyEdem]

MEPS is the worst fun that I don’t ever want to go through again And that continental breakfast hits different

[@ameehardcastle944]

I literally leave in a month and 2 days. All your videos help so much! I felt the part of forgetting to set an alarm. It’s happened to me to long.

[@SosaNeutron]

My girl left and I’m so worried about her this helped a lot !

[@beatriceriley9525]

Is she back yet?? My bf just left monday!

[@maxout7306]

I think I would be nervous so I'm sure this will help new recruits feel less anxious. Imagine, Trouble sleeping the night before - Getting up early - Set five alarm clocks - Being on time - Getting shouted at - Prison type bus - Paperwork. It's a lot to take on but you seemed to have the right approach and making new friends is good and helps. I guess the men don't mind being supplied underwear? Thanks for uploading - Liked.

[@jasonbelter3536]

Thanks for sharing your video, you brought back some good memories of when I went to bmt in 1992, stay strong and stay positive my sister in arms,

[@aaroncastillo6639]

You do a great description on the events. Just watched your BMT training video before this

[@edgarretana8377]

Well here I am the day before my training. Hehe can’t wait. The anticipation of waiting has been killing me. Also because of COVID I did not have my final MEPs visit.

[@donaldgoodnight7853]

🤣😂🤣😂I left on a Friday and got there on a Saturday. Around midnight. On my birthday. Of course 1989 for me. Long time ago. I flew on a small jet to Lackland. I am one of the few medaled basic training medal owners you will know. 10 percent of all ever get that. It has changed. No one saw me off. Or there when I graduated. I remember going to a prison bus, at Lackland, then going to a food station. I still don't know what they called it. Your timeline and experience is great. We didn't have phones in my day. I loved band. We played in different towns every week. No PT. Name and last 4 ss for me. On almost everything. I was in band. Marching easy. I refused to be a T.I. By their request. You had a way different experience than I. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 My sister flight T.I. wanted to go on a date. I wasn't allowed but she was all about fixing that. I declined. I was more about being an Civil Engineer. I do international logisitics now. Also a disabled veteran. I have way more than I need. I didn't just beat basic training, I made my mark. But later, my programs changed how the USAF has operated. I am literally, the only person, on Earth, that can explain all that happened, and how. For example, irrigation trucks, built in Indiana, my home state, made for new deocong fluid. Half potassium acetate and water. 80.00 a gallon then. I had to move it, by rail, to Alaska. We had to void alcohol tanks(we used on runways) to store the new fluid. Story short, it works, and even used on streets today. I have done lots more than that. In my time in USAF. 🙂

[@BlessedMisfittt]

Florida in the houseee! I’m in Tampa. I’m waiting on my job and ship date. I needed this video in the wait time! 🙂

[@whatsupimkysonn]

Have you left yet? I’m in Tampa I have My leave date for next month!

[@BlessedMisfittt]

@@whatsupimkysonn I’m actually currently in tech school. I left for basic back in May.

[@n89434]

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.

[@juanpelegrino1245]

Im in Orlando & im pretty sure ill go through the Tampa international & im ready lol going to MEPs the 27th for the physical looks like I’ll be at bmt in the next month or 2 if I’m lucky! I’ve watched all your videos & that helped me just prepare mentally so i don’t overthink anything

[@christinafaraca2572]

Hi I just wanted to say that I love your channel! It’s super helpful because I’m currently a senior in high school strongly considering to enlist in the Air Force. I’m going to be talking to a recruiter soon and I was wondering if you could share some tips before going to talk to a recruiter. Thank you. :)

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I'm so glad it's helping! Some tips I have before talking to a recruiter are to do your own research with jobs in the Air Force, sometimes they may talk a job up when in reality it's not a good one.

[@AnaHernandez-ht4ko]

what are some jobs you would recommend, btw I find all your videos sooo helpful@@MikaylaRoseDaly

[@jaycemikena9973]

i leave february 16th im so nervous but your videos are so helpful thank u!!

[@Christina-um4in]

I leave Feb 16 as well🤗

[@antman9252]

Good luck!!

[@sunnisofi3466]

it's the 18th so you might be in training now! good luck, if you see this after graduation, congrats!

[@latrellsutton9814]

How was your experience?!

[@Daily.entertainment_03]

How’s it going? Do you like it?

[@TruGamerQueen]

The meps process is different in Los Angeles, maybe due to COVID-19. You might take the oath of enlistment before you even get your ship date. No visitors, just Facebook live streamed. This is my experience in January 2022

[@Pearl-_Perla]

Thank u for all the videos you have made!! I have watched every single one of them from beginning to end. I do have a question though, how can I better protect my feet with the boots and different socks so that I can run comfortably?

[@xPhl]

first comment and like! keep up the videos and congratulations on getting monetized! 🥰

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cm1133]

The morning that I left for BMT, my southwest Airlines airplane sucked up a tarp into the number one engine. We had to make an emergency landing and wait for another plane. I got to Lackland Air Force Base about 3 AM that day.

[@kalebvonderheide3453]

i love all the content! thank you for everything you share, extremely helpful. I do have a question though what editing do you use?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Thank you! And I use Adobe Premiere pro 2020

[@kalebvonderheide3453]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly oh okay is it easy to use and understand? I’m starting a KZbin channel myself for airforce content but I do not know a thing about video editing!

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

@@kalebvonderheide3453 I made a video about Adobe premiere tutorial on my channel and tips to grow your channel on my 1,000 subs video! IMovie is easier for starting out.

[@hjkgufytfyug]

Proud 3743rd '91 Disneyland graduate here. I didn't miss the hotel departure bus, but I almost missed my flight to San Antonio getting a slice of pizza. Ah, good times.

[@AirmanVision]

yesss, Chick-fil-A would be my choice too lol -M

[@IffyEdem]

I can’t wait to enlist into the Airforce 😄

[@universe25.x]

Did it happen?

[@andreal3535]

Okayyy, this is great. I leave March 9th, and I just finished watching two of your other videos. Can't wait to leave

[@andreaborup1458]

I leave March 9th as well! The videos are so helpful and answer all the questions and concerns that I have.

[@andreal3535]

@@andreaborup1458 omg that's cool. Do you wanna be apart of a gc with other people leaving with us?

[@andreaborup1458]

@@andreal3535 That would be awesome!

[@andreal3535]

@@andreaborup1458 You're invited to join my group "March 9th Shippers" on GroupMe. groupme.com/join_group/64784441/UjIKbbyA

[@selenaguerrero7294]

Would you mind if I join your group I leave March 9th too

[@brennapowers6249]

i leave in june and this helps so much🥺

[@hakeswillobidiah920]

Hey! Me too. Good luck to you! I'm looking forward to it.

[@hannahsousa1294]

i leave june 22

[@eileenpowers8103]

I leave June 28th:)

[@montarey6143]

I leave tomorrow

[@elewis0725]

I leave 8/30/21 thanks for this

[@nischay_2269]

Hey Mikayla I’m from India and next year thinking to go abroad for bachelors. Do you have any kind of suggestions or tips that how can I become photographer for Air Force. I’ll be highly grateful☺️❤️

[@neisha1641]

I just passed the asvab waiting for my recruiter to get back with me so I can go to meps

[@peteberardi9984]

i ship tomorrow 🥳🥳

[@valarie447]

Tampa omg that’s so close to me. However for some reason I’m going to Jacksonville meps (interesting😂)

[@AnaJimenez-gt5mz]

Can you talk about a timeline like from when you enroll and time away for each step?

[@faheemshah3514]

Nice video

[@dianazagurskaya1820]

My boyfriend just shipped out to BMT in January 2021. You don’t get to see them swear in 😔 and no graduation- all virtual.

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

That's so sad, I'm sorry 😔

[@dazzledbygrace4240]

my boyfriend ships out next week, covid-19 really feels like it’s making it so much worse/longer than it is haha!! wishing you good vibes 💛

[@Dried.apricots]

hello! I am going to BMT on May 17 and I have question. You told that they ask you if you play instruments? so what happened if you say "yes" and why it sacks?

[@GridMassTAC]

Thanks for the advice mama

[@fitzfitzfitzatgmail]

I went in 37 years ago and the experience is the same then as now.....

[@jessicayang8819]

Were you able to take pictures during those time? Also during the delay?

[@joetaylor197]

I’ve been to the San Antonio airport so much I could tell how old this video was just by the fact you had caines lol, RIP San Antonio airport caines

[@acfirby]

Shit. I was nervous/excited when I left for basic 20 years ago. I couldn't eat at all! We were screamed/cussed at when we got to our squadron. It's all a blur now.

[@cm1133]

I couldn’t eat the night before, or any time during the day we traveled to BMT. The first breakfast we at at the 3701st DFAC , I threw up while marching to clipper cuts.

[@kennedylawless6259]

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.

[@seanasiabrennan1029]

So does everyone have to go to the hotel? even if your already live in San Antonio?

[@cmscms123456]

MEPS, and your BMT date... Let me solve your most puzzling question... Why do I have to wait to get into BMT. Answer is simple. Your job, all jobs have a tech school. Tech schools do not run year around. Some might only start every 6 months. The Air Force will not rush you through BMT, then have you sit and wait 2-3 months for your tech schools to start. Its all about timing. MORE IMORTANT... BMT start date, do yourself a favor, go in the fall or winter, Texas summers are hot and humid. I went in Oct 8... PERFECT WEATHER... BEFORE YOU GO... Start running a mile in the morning and a mile in the afternoon. 3 sets of sit up and pushups, twice a day. One thing you were never told, USAF BMT is 60% or more, in the classroom.

[@kw8044]

I am considering to join the air force next year. Couple of videos I watched said that we will be sitting in a class room most of the time in basic. I was wondering if that is true.

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I would say you're in a classroom about 60% of the time.

[@kw8044]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly Thank you for replying.

[@cm1133]

Death by power point!

[@rubengmzz9215]

I question I ALWAYS had was what do people take in their bags when they go the bmt

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Your recruiter gives you a list of required items you have to purchase and bring with you

[@KaylaRykel]

Does your ship out date depend on the type of job you got?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Yes it does

[@briannanutcheerios]

So I live in Killeen by fort hood abd I’m about 2 hours from San Antonio. Would I still need to do the hotel? I’m assuming I won’t need to take a plane

[@tophatbanjo]

You live in Killeen?? I grew up there. When I went in the AF from there, we rode the bus--but that was 1980. I retired as a SMSgt in 2005.

[@lovelyjabree]

Did they weigh you again at Meps?

[@josephpiotrowski933]

Do you have to do jumping jacks in boot camp? If so how many do you have to do

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

You do jumping jacks to warmup and I don't remember maybe like 30?

[@josephpiotrowski933]

Thanks. Do you have to do jumping jacks throughout boot camp and tech school?

[@desireecasanova8525]

I haven’t enlisted yet and I’m already nervous :)

[@AirmanVision]

I just enlisted in January! I have been ready, but getting excited/nervous now that it's real!

[@desireecasanova8525]

That’s great!! I have news! I took the PiCat and I did great, so probably I’m taking the ASVAB on Wednesday, I gotta wait until my HS graduation on May, and I start college in August, soooo I might be going to BMT on January 2022! Sorry for my english if it’s not the best since my first language is spanish, ✨❤️

[@blank1505]

@@desireecasanova8525 you’re English is perfect! If you’d like, wait to go to college while you’re enlisted in the AF because your school will be paid by them. :)

[@lucidful3440]

what if I’m already living in San Antonio?

[@cidiweezy]

So you get your own running shoes? Can you bring your own running shoes?

[@brainack100]

If you get a ship date in the summer, what kind of shorts are you allowed to wear?

[@edgarretana8377]

The clothes you wear to basic don’t matter at all. Smartest choice tho is plain solid dark colors. Grey, black. I would say go in some workout shorts if shorts is what you’ll be in. I leave for basic tomorrow and that’s what I’m showing up in.

[@MC-mh2ju]

Whatever you decide to wear, just use common sense.

[@phoenixhenry4750]

Ok but the tampa hotel was nice. Same here! Shipping out in April. Super nervous abt such a distance from home. Any advice?

[@candacedoee]

What day in April do you ship?? I ship in April too! Lol

[@artbygk588]

Hello, if we tell them we have to do our prayers (for religious purposes) they will allow us the time to do the prayers.

[@blank1505]

During what time?

[@that9r3ttymf55]

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

[@RedKingdom28]

I’ve been thinking about joining and I’m from nyc also

[@cbones4326]

The only thing scaring me is the shots. Extreme phobia of needles and can’t sleep thinking about em I hate it

[@rebeccademoor7984]

I’m worried about food. Do they feed you well?

[@cm1133]

There is a wide variety of food at each meal.

[@avarath1838]

Thank you for the helpful video! Did anyone in your flight use glasses/ contact lenses? Did they wear there contacts the first day at BMT? Sorry if this is a dumb/obvious question but I wear contacts and am not sure if it would be wise to wear them on the first day to BMT :)

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

You're welcome! My fiancé wears glasses and he told me that you need to bring a pair of glasses with you to BMT. You are not allowed to wear contacts so you have to wear your own personal glasses until you get issued glasses by the air force the first or second week.

[@avarath1838]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly ok! Will do, thank you for taking the time to answer my question ☺️ I’m really scared to leave for BMT, I’ve been in DEP for five months now waiting on a job and your videos have helped me feel less anxious and more excited for the experience !

[@cubicsq]

Is it dizzy at all because I get motion sickness 🥲

[@michellemartinez6363]

I leave March 2nd ! I’m so nervous 😐😦😭😭!!

[@MUNOZSK8CHANNEL]

What’s going to be your job? / career

[@IcyyyHt]

March 9th

[@jesika1k]

We have a group chat for March 2nd shippers if you're interested in joining :)

[@michellemartinez6363]

Yes @jesika cooper , how do I join???😭

[@osmondtolai227]

@@jesika1k can I join

[@anayaw4324]

Do you recommend a suitcase or a duffel bag?

[@GKGGamersHQ]

something that’s gonna fit all ur stuff and fits in ur overhead in the plane

[@cassidymoreno7759]

I’d recommend a duffle bag. Since you’ll have to carry the suitcase if you brought that instead

[@asiancooking_101]

How is your daily class? Is there a lot of math?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

There's no math at all, it's class about the Air Force and how to be an Airman.

[@asiancooking_101]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly thank you!

[@ashton8878]

Math?!! Lol. It’s not high school.

[@freshswagga100]

So u went from MEPS straight to BMT? No DEP?

[@Keisha_Kay32]

No one in the Air Force skips DEP. This video only describes her ship date. We swear in twice, at the MEPS for AF. Once for DEP, and again for Active Duty or Reserves when you’re shipping out.

[@AirmanVision]

you go to MEPS twice. You go 1st for the initial ASVAB testing and medical evaluation and that is where you swear in for the first time and sign your contract to begin your time in service (you don't get paid yet, but technically whether you sign a 4 or 6 year active contact, you have a total of 8 years that you are serving, but the remaining years are called Inactive reserves). Then you go back to your recruiters office after and sign your paper to begin your Delayed Entry Program. You will be in DEP until you get your job and ship date. Then when you go to ship out to BMT, you go back to MEPS for the 2nd time. You will stay in a hotel, then go to MEPS the next morning and ship out that day to BMT. I am at the beginning of my process now, so I'm currently in DEP waiting for my job and ship date

[@thomascochran8669]

good info,cute dimples

[@makenzieabrantes5750]

How often where you running and doing sit-ups and push ups before going to Bmt?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Before BMT. I was working out in the gym a lot strength training a lot, probably about 6 hours a week. I would run at a minimum once a week either 3 or 6 miles.

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

That’s definitely not necessary to do all that though, I was just really into fitness at that time in my life. As long as you can jog 30 minutes without walking, and do about 20 push-ups and 30 sit-ups you’ll be solid. And you’ll improve when you’re there.

[@makenzieabrantes5750]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly ok sweet that’s really good to know!!!! I appreciate you and the videos you make! Definitely make an impact

[@dmoney6490]

how many shots did you get in basic? i don't do well with needles and i know you get a good amount🥲

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I had a lot of my vaccines prior so I didn't need that many, maybe like 5 or 6

[@JoeMama-le7lw]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly should you bring your vaccinations history with you so they know what shots you need?

[@MC-mh2ju]

@@JoeMama-le7lw No, they will draw blood and check it for anti-bodies. They shots you are missing, you will get.

[@aaronwright9904]

Can you join with your friends

[@yesenia1327]

Wait what happens with your dirty laundry?

[@cm1133]

When I went through BMT, we had laundry bags that hung from the foot rail of our bunks. If you are smart, you learn to live out of your laundry bag so that you ALWAYS have at least one every uniform inspection ready.

[@erikalee3881]

Wait you get to go home for Christmas if your there during Christmas ?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

In tech school you get to go home for Christmas, not basic training,

[@thedarkskinbabe3025]

did they check your weight again?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

yes

[@joycefortin7877]

Hotel? Things have changed.

[@jja9580]

I’m about to ship out. What Bmt jobs would you recommend and what Bmt jobs would you steer clear of ?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Steer clear of chow runner , laundry, and latrine. Easiest jobs are sweepers, and hallway crew

[@cm1133]

I was on laundry crew. I loved it. You got to be unsupervised for hours and had girls to chat with. Besides, being in charge of laundry is a great way to get even with people whom you don’t like!

[@lzgbonesy4090]

Do u need to take the asvab to get into usafa

[@MC-mh2ju]

Yes.

[@cm1133]

You will take the AFOQT (Air Force Officers Qualifying Test) instead of the ASVAB.

[@u59n]

Haha. Almost all military service comprises of prodigious waiting :)

[@TwattyWankers]

04/23/24

[@universe25.x]

How do I know where to go after the plane lands?

[@kynlees]

You’ll be with a group, there’ll be someone to direct you where to go

[@airianajoslin1724]

is there a bathroom on the bus????

[@gardeninn]

you look like annie leblance

[@monztershots2351]

i feel like itd be funny to say i play the kazzoo when they asked 12:25

[@yodeneschoeman382]

How does dating work

[@ashton8878]

Who dates in situations like this???!

[@cm1133]

I met a girl in BMT at an Air National Guard meeting. She was home sick as hell and having a hard time emotionally. I assured her that none of us WANT to be at BMT, that we just hide it better than her. She wrote me a letter a few days later. My MTI was PISSED when he threw me her letter. I still remember him asking me, “who the F*CK is Airman Martin?” She and I wrote each other daily. After we both went to a different tech school, we dated about a year. You meet people is the strangest ways sometimes!

[@nate.infinity]

​@@cm1133That's awesome man!

[@cycleguy1943]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂