I remember graduating bmt like it was yesterday. Watching these vids make me so emotional cause it’s such a big day that each of us has earned. We go through so much more than anyone can imagine. So proud of him! Welcome to the Air Force family!

@bigdee8189

Жыл бұрын

VERY well said Megan!! Maybe Air Force BMT is not as long as the other branches, but it's still a challenge!! You still need to do what you're told, when you're told!! GO AIR FORCE!!

This is so crazy he’s on my team right now in security forces tech school haha this is so cool

absolutely love this appreciate you guys sharing this moment !

Congrats to him, I miss bmt sometimes it definitely was fun but now he's onto the great times

Congrats to y’all and what the future holds. From an army tanker

This was a lot of fun to watch and a great insight on the perspective of the family and what an airman experiences. Thank you for sharing your family’s experience with us.

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! ❤ this is the reason I wanted to make it!

Congratulations my son graduates BMT in April!!! I’m so excited and proud of him!!!

I’d like to say congratulations on your Air man making it through BM. I know this was quite a while ago but when we join the military our live changes forever. We learn key valuable lessons that we take with us through life. I graduated BMT back in July of this year and it was the best experience I’ve ever had. However I would never want to do it again. Lol

Great Vid! Wear it proudly young man! Beautiful supportive family. SMSgt Ret. I miss it all.

Im watching this to gain perspective and a little bit of encouragement since my husband started his BMT last Wednesday… thank you so much! This made me cry the whole video cant wait to see my airman ❤ congratulations to Evan!

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely one of the best days of my life!! So excited for you guys also!❤️

Very proud of and airman

Wow I just came across your video and I saw my son 😢wow!!! At the graduation!!!!

Great video! Hope you film and post when Evan tells you his first duty location. I kinda think you may be within a quick drive of D.C. after seeing his reaction to the flag being flown there, and saying it may be better than an Xbox.

Congratulations!! My boyfriend graduates January 18th & 19th! I’m so excited and I miss him so much lol ☹️

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

The best feeling in the world is when you see them for the first time at the airman’s run. So many emotions flood your body. And hugging them for the first time in months is the best

@annaliesekathleen

Жыл бұрын

My husband graduates those days too!! I’m so eager!!

@polina1100

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Congrats! How did you calculate his graduation week? 71/2 or 8 1/2 weeks?

my boyfriend graduated AFBMT today from lackland as an E-3🥳 while we were at the BMX for base liberty i saw Amburgey, such a coincidence! i watched this video last week and i had to come back to make sure i wasn’t crazy😂

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

Haha thats awesome 😂

congrats from PFC Tran army graduated BCT this march 2022 hooah

i see my fiance graduate BMT in march!!!! im so excited!!!!!

My little sister graduates in just a couple of weeks and me and my whole family are so excited to see her! My husband, who is currently in the Army, wants to wear his dress uniform to take photos with her! Would you say the second day is the “official” day of graduation for them?

@evandtrista

4 ай бұрын

Yes the second day is their official graduation day!

Congratulations! My fiancés graduation is at the end of the year. I’m watching these videos because of how nervous/excited I am. I have a quick question.. How is the whole process of entering the base for parking because there may be traffic what time would you recommend to get there by?

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

We got there at 6:30 am. I’m pretty sure that’s what I said in the vide. There’s parking right by the bleachers. I can’t remember the exact gate we was at though. Getting there at 6 am got us great seats and also gave us room to get a perfect spot for the Airman’s run! Traffic honestly wasn’t that bad. We left at like 5:30 and got there at 6 or a little after 6. Our Airbnb was a few mins away from the Base.

Thanks for this great video! Our family is also looking for an AirB&B for my daughter’s BMT graduation in July. Would you suggest the one your family stayed at? Did you use a military website or regular AirB&B? Thanks!

@evandtrista

4 ай бұрын

Sorry for such a late reply. My father in law found it. It was specifically towards military families to stay in for BMT graduations. A few miles away from base it was beautiful. I can ask if you need more info!

Aww this was so amazing my husband graduates at the end of the year. Question do they have to stay on base the entire time?

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

The first day after their coin ceremony, my fiance got a town pass for the day. then the next day, we got passes to stay on base with him all day! Also, he stayed in Lackland for tech school so we got to spend the weekend with him also!

Thanks so much for posting this! My husband is graduating at the end of this year. Is the spouse orientation like setting up your dependant ID card and stuff? Also is the second day a free day after the ceremony, or do you stay on base?

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

At The spouse orientation, they went over the benefits you would get and resources for moving to different bases. It’s a lot of very useful information! The second day, we got base passes and we stayed on base with him all day! There’s plenty to do. We shopped, had dinner together, he showed us around the base and lots of family time. We got to stay on base with him from 10:30am-10pm. We also got the weekend with him on base since he was staying in Lackland for his tech school.

@nomemeshere4807

Жыл бұрын

@evandtrista Ah that's amazing! Thank you so much for the info and congrats to your husband!!

@oliveyacarter9220

Жыл бұрын

My husband graduates at the end of the year too!

What was the gift his parents got him? Thinking of ideas for my husband who graduate next month!

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

His name was honored with a flag along with many others names that was flown across the capital on the day he graduated and he got a flag from the capital along with a certificate!

Did they check for visitors pass once on base or was it only checked to get on base

@evandtrista

4 ай бұрын

To get on base that’s all

Hey what day was his graduation I’m confused is it’s on a Thursday or Wednesday

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

Wednesday is the airman’s run and coin ceremony. Everyone goes on base as early as 6 am to go watch their airman do their mile run. I forget what time it starts but I would join this facebook group to help remind you the times and many other updates on your airman’s schedule (AF WingMoms) You must go to the base before Wednesday to get your passes on base for the next 2 days, or however long you need the passes. After watching your airman do their mile, you are able to go off base with them until a certain time they have to report back. Thursday is their graduation. You will go to the parade field. Here’s a link to the schedules www.basictraining.af.mil/Home/BMT-Graduation-Information/Schedule-of-Events/

What's his intended Career path? aka his job in the AF

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

Security Forces!

Where was the place you went with the canal??

@evandtrista

4 ай бұрын

The San Antonio River Walk !

Hi btw congratulations and also I haven’t been in your comment section in a while so you probably don’t remember me

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

It’s been a while since we uploaded! Thanks for coming back!!❤️

how many guests was he allowed to have at his graduation?

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

6!

Was it hot there?

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

My fiancés graduation was in October and it was pretty warm. There was times it was really hot. High 80s low of 50. He’s telling me it’s still pretty hot out there

27:37 is why you came here.

Hey…I have a question about sending letters. I’ve sent some to my bf a few weeks ago, and I don’t think he received them. How to fill out his information correctly? Do you put their name first then their flight/dorm and then the address of base?

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

It does take a while to get to him. Sometimes they’re fast and sometimes they’re hair slower than other days. So don’t worry they will get to him at least by. 4-5 days. I wrote to my husband every day. He has TONS of letters to open which he said that helped him a BUNCH! So I definitely recommend it. There is a Facebook page I followed to keep track of his flight. It’s called AF WingMoms. They are soooo helpful. It’ll tel you each day what they should be doing! They also have info on how to set up your letters! The format should be… AB (last name, middle initial, first name) (Training squadron)/(Flight number) 1320 Truemper St. JBSA Lackland, TX 78236-6407 -- Again, I highly recommend looking at that Facebook page because they update you on EVERYTHING!!! I hope I helped!

@toribowerbank8438

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think I put his name right. Would that matter ya think?

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

@@toribowerbank8438 I’m not too sure. I’d say it would be ok. Because of the address. Next time just make sure to correct it

@toribowerbank8438

Жыл бұрын

Did you hand write letters or did you use SANDBOXX?

@toribowerbank8438

Жыл бұрын

Do you have to put the dorm on it too?

I love you Evan

@yoo8hoo333

Жыл бұрын

And I’m your Cousin Trista

@yoo8hoo333

Жыл бұрын

And Evan’s cousin

is he active duty?

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@suavejay7633

Жыл бұрын

i’m going into the air force for security forces, l i’m 18 i should be getting my ship date soon

@suavejay7633

Жыл бұрын

@@evandtrista i wish you all the best

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

@@suavejay7633 that’s awesome! That’s what Evan is going into!

Ｐ𝐫Ｏ𝕞Ｏ𝓢ｍ

Looking through some of these videos to gain more knowledge of what to expect as a parent of a 21 yr son who’s going to swear in this weekend. I’m having mixed feelings of course. 🥹

@evandtrista

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely an awesome journey