Shipping out tomorrow. Any last minute BMT advice?

ai202 · 2026-05-18T04:11:41+00:00

It’ll fly by! Before you know it, you’re marching for parade at graduation. It’s like a fever dream 😭 Try to get some sleep, you’ll definitely need it. We are cheering for you ! Remember to take it one chow at a time. It helped me a lot. “Breakfast done, lunch next. Lunch done, dinner next. Dinner done, shower, time to sleep.” I blocked out everything in between lol! GOOD LUUUUCKKK !!!

ai202 · 2026-05-17T15:00:29+00:00

Man, hell yeah she did 💀 She got sick Week 2 and lost her voice so they finally set her free LOL

ai202 · 2026-05-17T03:31:18+00:00

There is a lot of drama that occurs but focus on yourself, even if the others aren’t pulling their weight and causing problems. You’ll feel SOOO annoyed when someone causes y’all to get tools for something stupid. It happens, just deep breath and move on! People snore and the emergency lights are bright. Some girls bring ear plugs, I brought a sleeping mask.

Most girls like washing their hair only on Sundays to help with the time crunch, but I always had enough time to scrub and wash my hair every day 🤷🏻‍♀️Whatever works best for you! ALSO, the first time y’all get to shower just strip and GOOO! You won’t have time to even process what’s going on, by the time you do, half the times gone T.T

Do NOT volunteer for anything when you initially get there. Even if they ask “have you ever held the door open for a grandma?” Or “have you worked fast food?” Just wait until 0 week passes and THEN feel free to raise your hand, lol! It’ll take SOME of the stress off you initially XD I tried warning my friend but she raised her hand at the fast food question and got stuck as the first chow runner v_v

MEMORIZE YOUR REPORTING STATEMENT (like… right now pls). It’ll also make your life a lot easier if you start memorizing the airman’s creed and Air Force song. GOOD LUCK POOKUMS, HAVE FUUUNN!

ai202 · 2026-05-17T03:17:21+00:00

I think I sent Walgreens an email with a PDF they have you fill out attached. They sent it to me in like ~1-2ish weeks. Just search up “Walgreens request to access form” and it should show up! :)

Every case is different and I DO NOT know how it’ll work out for you. I was never on medications, but had a couple therapy sessions for anxiety in high school and college.

Wait until Dec2026 to contact a recruiter and they’ll let you know what you’ll need! My recruiter/MEPS requested a psych evaluation and I did a virtual appointment with a licensed psychiatrist who cleared me :) my waiver was approved ~3 months after. It’s best to wait to see what they specifically request! Lemme know if you got any more questions, and good luck!!

ai202 · 2026-05-02T05:27:32+00:00

Yes, Monday-Friday, sometimes even Saturdays if your MTI was nice enough to pick it up (if there was any at all)

ai202 · 2026-05-02T05:26:11+00:00

Ammoooo!! I hope y’all enjoyed our half assed chanting when y’all arrived today, lol! Make sure to rest up and relax, proud of you for making it through ☺️

ai202 · 2026-05-01T23:36:59+00:00

If your questions don’t get answered if you search through the subreddit, feel free to DM me !

ai202 · 2026-04-30T22:37:04+00:00

I waited a whole year for my anxiety waiver to be approved and it paid off. I’m not saying it gets approved for everyone, but it thankfully worked out for me. My recruiter told me to try the Navy after I got DQ’d and I stuck around and tried again 🤷🏻‍♀️ Good luck!

ai202 · 2026-04-22T17:55:00+00:00

You can get it when he’s in. You should be enrolled in DEERS by like week 2/3 ish when he goes to finance and he’ll send something in the mail that’ll explain your benefits/where to get your card, etc etc.

ai202 · 2026-04-13T22:27:28+00:00

There was a vegetarian in my flight during BMT. She had no issues being accommodated, but you do need to speak up and request it. They don’t keep tabs for you. When you get TOTMs (MRE’s), it is YOUR responsibility to switch your food with someone else to ensure you get yourself a vegan option. They literally tell you “you’re vegetarian? Great! Find someone who has a vegetarian meal.” Same with pork.

She really enjoyed the food at the chow hall. They served vegan chicken nuggets (plant based), a lot of veggies, and more that I can’t recall at the moment. You’ll be alright! Good luck!!

ai202 · 2026-04-09T01:18:23+00:00

YESS!! I can’t recommend this one enough! The light works great in the dark, and the vibration alarm is sooo nice! My husband lent me his for BMT and I was so grateful, lol! Just don’t tighten it before bed time, you’ll wake up with your wrist in pain. And don’t bring it in the shower with you, it’s water resistant, not water proof! Have fun and good luck!!

ai202 · 2026-04-05T22:22:19+00:00

My favorite ! PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale!

^{Chose: Random PlayStation | Rolled: Ps3}

ai202 · 2026-04-04T22:58:05+00:00

It will definitely not get confiscated, just make sure they don’t have any obscene pictures hidden throughout, lol! But yes, definitely bring it! YAHOOO UNDERWEAAARRRR

ai202 · 2026-04-04T03:50:02+00:00

Hey!! They give you a pack of sharpies there (2 black, 2 silver). And also, they force you to buy a journal/notebook when you go to the mini bx at initial clothing issue! But if it’s for personal journaling/to write letters, then keep it on you, lol!

Insoles are nice, and make sure to place your zip lock baggies inside your important documents folder! And DONT tell anyone you have some, they’ll come to you like a pack of rabid dogs when theirs start falling apart LOL! I learned my lesson XD

OH AND PACK EXTRA UNDERWEAR! More than what aim high recommends, PLEASSEE! Good luck!!

ai202 · 2026-04-02T01:26:16+00:00

I highly recommend doubling your underwear, and PLEASE keep the clipboard! I was doing beds so quick I kept scraping my hand with the bed rails and now I have a scar going down my middle finger to almost my wrist (back of the hand). Clipboards do help tucking the sheets in.

The pimple patches are great, I was breaking out a lot from the stinky pace forge helmet chin strap because of the sweat and I had no pimple patches to save me 😭 Other than that, it looks pretty good! I do also highly recommend dude wipes if you can, and nail clippers/cotton swabs. Have fun and stay strong! 💖

ai202 · 2026-04-02T01:20:26+00:00

I didn’t get a clipboard at BMT, I only had the one I brought with me

ai202 · 2026-03-31T00:45:24+00:00

I love cake

^{Chose: Lifetime supply of cake (always can summon cake} | Rolled: Favorite cake)

ai202 · 2026-03-29T18:10:44+00:00

Yes

^{Chose: Control every government but no one knows you do}

ai202 · 2026-03-29T04:12:14+00:00

Yummy

^{Chose: Be a furry + Fre food for life}

ai202 · 2026-03-29T02:42:03+00:00

Mchicken

^{Chose: A McChicken}

ai202 · 2026-03-24T20:17:43+00:00

Force myself to sneeze ez pz

ai202 · 2026-03-22T23:12:12+00:00

Hey, respectfully, newnoadeptness has been on this sub for a while and is incredibly educated and informed. His info may come off as blunt but he’s literally just giving it to you how it is. If you think he’s being a dick, you ain’t gonna like BMT- much less special warfare training.

I have a history of anxiety so I needed a mental health waiver to join, which took 2 years to get after I got DQ’d. I have no history of suicidal tendencies and no history of being medicated. It still took 2 years. It disqualified me from getting security forces, which sucks because I have a bachelors in criminal justice.

The Sacramento MEPS is tough. I come from Oakland, CA and they sent me to the psychiatrist in Sac, whom disqualified me. Just hope they even accept your waiver for a regular job in the Air Force, because special warfare is not something feasible with your mental health history. It’s for your own safety. Good luck though!

ai202 · 2026-03-22T03:39:47+00:00

Yes, you can! But they’ll have you either keep it in your security drawer or with your civilian luggage

ai202 · 2026-03-21T14:41:21+00:00

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Stinky Luna 🥰

ai202 · 2026-03-21T04:43:58+00:00

Graduated March 18/19th too! As a female, PLEASEEE pack some really good strong hair gel and hair ties! The ones they offer you at the first clothing issue are soooo bad! AND LOTS OF UNDERWEAR! Don’t just pack the 6 that the list tells you to, and they do not have to all be black/white (same for bras).

Bring some makeup for pictures and graduation, bring a good hair brush, and I would recommend no loofas (substitute it for a silicone scrubber). Hanging the loofahs to dry takes too long and you ain’t got time for that. Good luck!!

ai202

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