Shower Shoes

These are the type of shower shoes you need to bring with you to basic training. They don't have to look exactly like these but it is preferred that they are black and made of nothing but plastic and rubber. These shoes are a must to have with you. If you show up at basic training without shower shoes, you will be showering in your tennis shoes. Under no circumstances will you ever enter the showers without shoes on your feet. In the event that you cannot find showers shoes that meet this description, then bring some kind of flip-flop for the first few days, and buy some like these during your initial shopping.

This is A1C Austin Greene who was recruited out of the Jackson office. He is currently stationed in Kuwait as a Security Forces Apprentice. There he met Carlos Mencia and Brandon Williams. Austin is one of the most grateful persons I have ever met. I'm glad he is doing well and enjoying what he does, he deserves it!

This is Airman First Class Christina Crayton meeting the CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCE RODNEY J. MCKINLEY. Chief Mckinley has the highest enlisted position available in the Air Force. He is the top of the chain for enlisted personnel. A1C Crayton is from Jackson, TN and is stationed at Warner Robbins AFB, GA as an Information Manager. She sent me this pic and told me how much she loves her base and her job.

DEP RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contact us at least 2 times a month, other than Dep/CC. You can contact us by chat box, email, or phone. If we do not answer the phone, LEAVE A MESSAGE. If you need to speak with one of us then say that in your message, if you are just checking in then say that.

2. Maintain strict entry-level standards for your program and sustain your eligibility for the Air Force.

3. Attend ALL Dep Commander’s Calls and functions as directed by your supervisor (SSgt Darter or SSgt Gann).

4. Maintain and improve your physical fitness standards.

5. Immediately notify us of any changes to your basic enlistment eligibility status, (i.e., injuries, traffic tickets, marital status, dependents, education status, etc.)

6. Replace yourself in the Dep by referring someone prior to you entering active duty.

Warrior Challenge

The fun stuff at Warrior Week.

No more BCG's

For those of you who wear glasses, you don't have to wear the BCG's (Birth Control Glasses) anymore! Now you can actually get decent looking frames while in basic training.

The New Airman Battle Uniform (ABU)

You all are getting the ABU issued in basic training. The ABU is a lot easier to maintain than the older uniform. It also looks a lot better. You don't even have to shine the boots that come with it! When you get these uniforms and the blues uniforms issued to you in basic make sure they fit a little loose because you might add a few pounds after basic.

Direct Deposit Form

You need to click the link on the right "4shared" and select "Direct Deposit Form" print out the first page of this form. Then take it to your bank that you have a checking account at and get it filled out. If you want your pay then you need to get this done. It must be done no later than 30 days before you leave for basic training. You will need to bring a completed copy to my office once you get it done. DO NOT LET YOUR BANK MAIL THIS OUT FOR YOU!

Haircut

This will be the quickest haircut of your life! The older gentleman is probably having fun with the trainee asking him "what would you like." The trainee says "not too high in the back." Did you notice the deathgrip he has on his head?

Reporting Statement

Sir/Ma’am
Trainee your last name reports as ordered.

You will need to know this before you get to basic training. When you call and check in or when you come in for DEP meetings, this is the first thing we want you to say after one of us addresses you.