Hm, well a few tips for you from my experience years back. When it comes to jobs while in MBT, you want to be either closet crew or laundry crew...NOT latrine crew if you can avoid it. There's also bed aligners and dayroom crew which isn't bad either. Dont worry about the soreness you'll have after getting the shot in your rear end and don't worry about being "yelled at" just listen to what they're telling you and do it...
I started to cry when my brother graduated for basic just a little over a year ago! I'm so proud of him. I'm thinking of following in his foot steps when I gaduster next year.
Good luck to you friend. After 20 years there, I am Ssgt. Jones. Retired at last. Remember basic is a mind game. Never show emotion to the Smokies and you will be OK. Also stay with a bigger group. Makes it hard to pick you out. If you are caughtdoings something. Try to ignore it. TI has too much going on to remember what you that afternoon. Above all, take nothing personal. WHen it's all over, you will never be that same person again...Off we go into the wild blue yonder.........
I just retired after 21 yrs from the Air Force, and I now work along side my old Commander (LTC), and I make more money than him..and I dont have to take his crap..lol...I actually out rank him now, in Civilian terms...it feels so good
Ditto, my oath was also done at the recruiting center....officers are insufficient...they have no clue on whats going on...its the enlisted who do all the work, and the officers who freak it all up
Woah, sent chills up my spine. My ceremony got rained out, but we still had a minor graduation under the overhang. Wow, I remember that moment of *freedom*!
No, each flight has a number. The sections and squadrons have individual names though. I was an outlaw (section 4) in the 322 training squadron, the screamin eagles
As a 10-yr. veteran of the USAF, welcome to the "brotherhood of the blue"! BMT 7/70-70-71/DoverAFB=1st C-5a rollout/71-74/U-Tapao Thailand,home fo the only land-based B52 base in all of SEAsia/-OperationsLinebacker2,ArcLight,Cambodian Support flights/74-76/DoverAFB/77-80/George AFB 35th TFW,Asst. NCOIC Weapons Control Systems Docks F4e/g-1st gen.
My son graduated 03/13/09 - very rainy weekend, the run and parade were cancelled, they did their swearing in at the squadron on a squadron by squadron basis. My son was chosen to carry a flag but didn't get to carry it since they didn't have the parade. I know they wouldn't want to do this again but I sure wish they could!
What is that flight holding in their hands? Is that the honor flight? Just curious, very encouraging video though. I leave for Lackland April 10th after my boyfriend comes home from Iraq, very nervous. Like to see the videos tho, thanks.
may 16th 2008, the day i was supposed to graduate with 331TRS FLT 347. I was held up in the 319th TRS at that time for a medical condition, only to be sent home on July 3rd.
pilonidal disease. i made it to the 5th WOT and was sent to the 319th for a second time on June 16th. Nope didnt graduate. i got an entry level seperation and have been hung out to dry as far as medical and dental benefits goes.
OMG! My husband is at Lackland at the moment to and graduating on the same day. FLT 331. I miss him terribly! Haven't heard from him since the first week of training.
No, I don't. Haven't heard from him except for Saturday. He hasn't even write yet. I guess his TI must be strict. Kept telling me they're not allowed to write home yet.
My boyfriend just took off for basic training in Texas for the air force. I miss him terribly, and I'm so proud of him. I can't wait to see him in September.
You'll be even prouder when we he marches down that Bomb Run at graduation. Tears of joy will flow that day, trust me...I've been there. He's doing one hell of a service to our Nation.
I was in this graduation I remember this day almost been 4 years I graduated May 16th 2008
jacobkeween 1 month ago
Leaving tomorrow. Thanks for the motivation!
TheJerLogan 6 months ago
I could hear ONE girl above everyone the whole time. Lol. It's weird how much a high pitched voice can stand out.
laydeeJamess 8 months ago
cant wait, just found out im goin in september
jabsteak91 9 months ago
@jabsteak91 me too, the 27th
youngstrength22 8 months ago
@youngstrength22 same here, 27th. awesome
jabsteak91 8 months ago
we never did this in the 50s
granskare 9 months ago
I Leave March 15th and i can't wait!
phatmw 1 year ago
@phatmw
Hm, well a few tips for you from my experience years back. When it comes to jobs while in MBT, you want to be either closet crew or laundry crew...NOT latrine crew if you can avoid it. There's also bed aligners and dayroom crew which isn't bad either. Dont worry about the soreness you'll have after getting the shot in your rear end and don't worry about being "yelled at" just listen to what they're telling you and do it...
ViperSRTnACR 1 year ago
@ViperSRTnACR thanks for the heads up.
phatmw 1 year ago
Come do Air Force ROTC at La Tech and become an officer for the Air Force!
AirForceBullDAWG 1 year ago
I started to cry when my brother graduated for basic just a little over a year ago! I'm so proud of him. I'm thinking of following in his foot steps when I gaduster next year.
AprilKathleen92 1 year ago
i hated my T.I....the old UCMJ......i was there in 1974....should have stayed in...
darrylhaynes 1 year ago
god bless america... lol.
bartekmachaj 1 year ago
I leave may 18th for basic. I can't wait!
vdub017 2 years ago
good luck! looking back in BMT it was actually really funny.
BLaCkKsHeEp 2 years ago
no shit i leave may 17th for basic
caboosed69 1 year ago
@caboosed69
Good luck to you friend. After 20 years there, I am Ssgt. Jones. Retired at last. Remember basic is a mind game. Never show emotion to the Smokies and you will be OK. Also stay with a bigger group. Makes it hard to pick you out. If you are caughtdoings something. Try to ignore it. TI has too much going on to remember what you that afternoon. Above all, take nothing personal. WHen it's all over, you will never be that same person again...Off we go into the wild blue yonder.........
undertkr2001 1 year ago
I just retired after 21 yrs from the Air Force, and I now work along side my old Commander (LTC), and I make more money than him..and I dont have to take his crap..lol...I actually out rank him now, in Civilian terms...it feels so good
mxnfx 2 years ago 7
Ha, I'm about to do the same thing.
xxxdnaskatexxx 2 years ago
Ditto, my oath was also done at the recruiting center....officers are insufficient...they have no clue on whats going on...its the enlisted who do all the work, and the officers who freak it all up
mxnfx 2 years ago
Nope, 13 Mar 09. My flight thought it was pretty appropriate that we had two Friday the 13ths while we were there.
rhiannonmurton 2 years ago
Woah, sent chills up my spine. My ceremony got rained out, but we still had a minor graduation under the overhang. Wow, I remember that moment of *freedom*!
rhiannonmurton 2 years ago
i think this is my graduation day too!
AznCHSCheerleader57 2 years ago
YEP I WAS IN THE 324 KNIGHTS FLIGHT 133 of 2004.
alvarez1284 2 years ago
FLIGHT 159. KNIGHTS FUCKING RULE!!!
unlimited00 2 years ago
So does each flight have a name? Like Wolfpack, Lions, Badasses, ect.? How does that work?
205whiteboy 2 years ago
No, each flight has a number. The sections and squadrons have individual names though. I was an outlaw (section 4) in the 322 training squadron, the screamin eagles
ddddar 2 years ago
Squadrons have names. Vipers, Wollfpack, Knights, etc. Flights do not..
I was in the 323rd Squadron (vipers) flight 182.
zidaneisking 2 years ago
when I got in, 1956, this oath was done at the recruiting center so not a lot of ceremonial stuff...
granskare 2 years ago
As a 10-yr. veteran of the USAF, welcome to the "brotherhood of the blue"! BMT 7/70-70-71/DoverAFB=1st C-5a rollout/71-74/U-Tapao Thailand,home fo the only land-based B52 base in all of SEAsia/-OperationsLinebacker2,ArcLight,Cambodian Support flights/74-76/DoverAFB/77-80/George AFB 35th TFW,Asst. NCOIC Weapons Control Systems Docks F4e/g-1st gen.
SFsc616171 2 years ago
I was there my brother had to sit out because of a stress fracture.
501stAirsoft 2 years ago
hey this was my graduation DAY
dpbrave84 2 years ago
2003 graduate here, FLT 149 320th TRS. alcatraz
warrenmvp 2 years ago
planeliker - My son told me about the 319
pcincome 2 years ago
My son graduated 03/13/09 - very rainy weekend, the run and parade were cancelled, they did their swearing in at the squadron on a squadron by squadron basis. My son was chosen to carry a flag but didn't get to carry it since they didn't have the parade. I know they wouldn't want to do this again but I sure wish they could!
pcincome 2 years ago
I leave in May!
jackooboy1 3 years ago 2
This is my graduation!!! lol Flight 351 of the 326TRS.. Hooya Bulldogs!!!
arianperfection 3 years ago
oh god i hated hearing that shit lol
i loved it when my ti would shut u guys up lol
djfreeagent5150 3 years ago 2
yall did sound like cheearleaders....lol. 331rst Wolf Pack
Uptowntwan 2 years ago
That's going to be me one day.
STLPILOT9 3 years ago 7
Good times!
Schlitz 3 years ago
What is that flight holding in their hands? Is that the honor flight? Just curious, very encouraging video though. I leave for Lackland April 10th after my boyfriend comes home from Iraq, very nervous. Like to see the videos tho, thanks.
TBonne29 3 years ago
may 16th 2008, the day i was supposed to graduate with 331TRS FLT 347. I was held up in the 319th TRS at that time for a medical condition, only to be sent home on July 3rd.
planeliker 3 years ago
so they didnt let u graduate??
What did u have asthma or sumthing?
dogzlf 3 years ago
pilonidal disease. i made it to the 5th WOT and was sent to the 319th for a second time on June 16th. Nope didnt graduate. i got an entry level seperation and have been hung out to dry as far as medical and dental benefits goes.
planeliker 3 years ago
was this june 6th 2008?
deathbloomsdown 3 years ago
hard to imagine it's almost been a year now.
flt 177 322 TRS
BIG DAWGZ BITE HUAH!
taans1 3 years ago
wow.. thats wierd.. my brother is in the airforce.. and hes on the lackland airforce base.. and you uploaded this on his birthday!
iNLOVEWiTHWEBKiNZ98 3 years ago
My wife is attending BMT at lackland FLT 560. she graduates sep 12th. im so proud of her!!!
srt4does13s 3 years ago
OMG! My husband is at Lackland at the moment to and graduating on the same day. FLT 331. I miss him terribly! Haven't heard from him since the first week of training.
vuemartin 3 years ago
I meant 331 TRS/FLT 562.
vuemartin 3 years ago
i was in the 331, do you know which TI he has?
Strelok42 3 years ago
No, I don't. Haven't heard from him except for Saturday. He hasn't even write yet. I guess his TI must be strict. Kept telling me they're not allowed to write home yet.
vuemartin 3 years ago
My boyfriend just took off for basic training in Texas for the air force. I miss him terribly, and I'm so proud of him. I can't wait to see him in September.
HowAboutLauren 3 years ago
You'll be even prouder when we he marches down that Bomb Run at graduation. Tears of joy will flow that day, trust me...I've been there. He's doing one hell of a service to our Nation.
wxsarge07 3 years ago
My son left 4 days ago for BMT at Lackland....miss him terribly!!!!
PennState89 3 years ago
I know what you're going through. My boyfiend took off for Lackland 4 days ago too.
HowAboutLauren 3 years ago
When will he graduate? Steven does Sept. 26...I cant wait to see him! Did you hear from hime yet?
PennState89 3 years ago
Aug 26th baby!!!! cant wait!!!
Seanmparsons 3 years ago
Thats the same day my ex- boyfriend/friend (I know, sounds odd) left. I'm so proud of him.
onyxanya 3 years ago
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I was in the air force never graduated basic, af is fucking bullshit
mbuller11 3 years ago
Lol wow sooo, who's fault is that? Don't blame the air force for your own actions.
HowAboutLauren 3 years ago
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bitch, lesbian
mbuller11 3 years ago
I ship out in 2 weeks
richard0999 3 years ago
just watching this makes me eager to go to Basic, cant wait
gw7709 3 years ago
I enlisted on Apr 1 and dont ship untill Dec, thats like 8 months in DEP.
waivn4usaf 3 years ago
when was this taken?
austindenny 3 years ago
may 16 2008
wendyhurd 3 years ago
I am leaving this month.
reid777 3 years ago
I LEAVE IN OCT FOR BMT IN OCT!!!!!!!!!!
dreb25 3 years ago
Good luck to you. Thank you for serving your country. And thanks for watching my video.
wendyhurd 3 years ago
just wondering when did you sign up because I plan to enlist next month and wanted to know how long after signing would I ship out
RealRelz 3 years ago
my friend is graduating july 11
notorioussouljur 3 years ago
It thunderstormed on my grad day. All that parade practice and we never had the chance to graduate on the parade field. :(
aviator06 3 years ago
Thats Brig. Gen. Harencak; Commander of the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO.
e8917t 3 years ago
Sure is!! You from WAFB?? I was there '04 to late '08. 509er, NONE FINER!!!
wxsarge07 2 years ago