1. Memory work! If you are in DEP, you are given a booklet or pamphlet of everything that you need to know. Know it! It's not a joke- you don't want to be the DBT- DirtBagTrainee.
2. Physical prep- I've been slacking and my muscles, though angry with me now, will be glad that I've stepped back into workouts and running as the weeks dwindle down.
3. Power of Attorney. You are not too young or too old to do this- grant to someone you ABSOLUTELY TRUST. For instance, I'm asking my Dad since he's been there for me for 27 years so far and he'd make good decisions for me if need be (also, his name is already on my account haha!).
4. a Will- I don't know what will happen, maybe nothing will happen, but it is far better to be prepared for anything and everything.
5. Where is all that stuff going? If you are older, like me, you may have a few (lots) items in your possession that can't just hang around while you are in BMT/Tech School/duty- I had to move out of my apartment, store a few items (talk about purging), move back in with parents, and donate donate donate. Now, if you are recently coming from high school, you will probably not have all these things to deal with- but make sure you discuss with parents/guardians about what you are keeping and where you are keeping it.
6. Don't forget your relationships with friends and family. They may not want to be overwhelmed with Air Force stuff, but real life goes on regardless. Answer their questions, sure, but spend quality time with them doing what you always do. You'll be grateful for it later.
7. Have a going away party. This I have yet to do- but I am planning it! One neat idea I found (wish it was my idea) was to get blank postcards- at the party people can write you messages and someone can send them to you throughout BMT once you get your address to them. I found double-blank ones (on the front and back), so people can decorate them, too. There are also a few kids that I know (family and friends) that will have fun coloring them for me :)
That's what I have so far- I'll add on when I think of anything else!
