Right now I'm on a bus heading to Sheppard AFB to begin my tech school as a "Maintenance Management Analyst Apprentice". Essentially a dark job filing out reports and spreadsheets. I graduated BMT from Lackland AFB in San Antonio Texas this past Thursday and got my Airmans coin as proof of my graduation.
It was tough and it was very easy to get depressed, I managed to make it through despite jacking up my knee at one point. I'm currently typing this out from my phone so forgive me if I dont respond quickly. BMT is certainly not for everyone and the AFB version is much easier than the other branches and even then it can be very taxing, more so mentally then physically really. I'd advise anyone who is considering h military life to really consider what you may be getting yourself into, it's more than just serving your country, it's about learning to work as a single unit without any regard for another persons past history, being able to handle both the mental and physical stress placed upon you. There is a lot more I can say, but unless you actually experience BMT I dont think anyone can fully grasp what it feels like, nor imagine the immense sense of pride you feel as you march out onto that parade field in front of your families and recite he Airmens Creed.
One thing I can say, is that joining the US AF is one of the best decisions I've made in my life as far as forcing myself to find a direction, establish short and long term goals, and just becoming a better person.