We got an inside look at the United States Air Force’s 7.5-week basic military training, or BMT, program. Insider spent four days at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, observing different squadrons at various stages of training. Trainees are instructed in marksmanship, drill, and battlefield first aid. The program culminates in week six with an event known as BEAST (Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training). During BEAST week, trainees live in a simulated combat environment and are

Did you miss today’s Basic Military Training (BMT) career chat? Tune into our documentary series, “Basic Military Training: Journey to Airman,” to get a first-hand look into the BMT experience. Check out the full chat on YouTube and stay tuned for a special BTS of BMT docu-series coming soon! | U.S. Air Force Recruiting

Is Basic Military Training difficult? These Airmen discuss their experiences in BMT. Comment below with any other questions you have about BMT and we'll answer! | U.S. Air Force Recruiting