Ones Ready
358 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsA team of active duty Combat Control (CCT), Pararescue (PJ), and Special Reconnaissance (SR) leveraging our 69 years of special operations experience to make the next generation of operators smarter, faster and stronger than we ever were. We are the PREMIERE resource for all things Air Force Special Warfare. The Ones Ready Podcast is honest talk about what it is like to go from a know-nothing high school graduate to an elite Special Operator. We will cover important practices for success including physical training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset traits essential to any team. Join us in The Team Room to get all your questions answered!! With battle-tested operators from across USAF SPECWAR and far-reaching web of recruiters, subject matter experts, and friends, there are no questions we can’t answer- and if we can’t, we know exactly where to look. See you in The Team Room!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team are those of the team and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.
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Ep 278: Air Force SERE Strength and Conditioning Coach Travis Barrett
December 02, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this week's episode of the Ones Ready Podcast, join your hosts Aaron and Peaches as they dive deep into the world of strength and conditioning with a very special guest, Travis Barret. Travis is not your average fitness expert; he's the mastermind behind Dynamic Human Performance, a science-based training organization dedicated to helping individuals become the absolute best versions of themselves. Travis's unique role in the Air Force's Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE)...
Ep 278: Air Force F-16 Fighter Pilot Lt Col Anthony "Blitz" Norman
November 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWelcome to another exciting episode of the Ones Ready podcast! This week, we have a special guest that's bound to inspire and motivate you – Air Force Lt Col Anthony "Blitz" Norman, a true American hero and F16 fighter pilot hailing from the heart of Ohio. From a young child with big dreams to a seasoned pilot with a decorated career, Lt Col Norman's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Join our host, Peaches, as he sits down with Blitz for an hour of captivating conversation that span...
Ep 277: Air Force SNCOs - The Good, Bad, and the Ugly!
November 25, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome to "Ones Ready," the (unofficial) official podcast of Air Force Special Warfare and the Air Force! Join hosts Trent, Aaron, and Peaches as they dive deep into the world of senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) in the Air Force. In this hour-long podcast, these knuckleheads take you on a journey through the unique challenges and responsibilities that come with being an SNCO. The team explores the vital role SNCOs play in the Air Force- from tackling issues specific to their rank t...
Ep 276: F-15E Pilot Maj Nicholas "Bane" Caraballo
November 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBPeaches sits down this week with the creme de la creme of the Air Force fighter pilot pyramid, weapons school instructor, and F-15E pilot Major Nicholas "Bane" Caraballo. Bane, a seasoned veteran with years of experience, shares his incredible journey from aspiring aviator to a top gun in military aviation. Bane's tales from the cockpit will leave you on the edge of your seat as he reveals the rigorous training, unmatched dedication, and unparalleled teamwork that go into becoming a fighte...
Ep 275- AC 130 Gunner and Recruiter, Devin Stewart!
November 18, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBWelcome back to another inspiring episode of the Ones Ready Podcast! In this installment, hosts Aaron and Peaches sit down with Devin Stewart, an Enlisted Accessions recruiter. Join us as Devin shares his remarkable journey from his early life before joining the United States Air Force to his awe-inspiring career as an AC-130 Whisky gunner. But the story doesn't end there. Devin's journey takes an unexpected turn as he transitions to a new role as a recruiter. Find out what inspired him to...
Ep 274: Why Join Air Force Special Warfare?
November 11, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWith the entire world at your fingertips- why join the United Air Force Special Warfare pipeline? The Ones Ready team lays out every reason we had for why we chose the Air Force, and explore the difference in the services. Why are *you* thinking about joining Air Force Special Warfare? Tell us in the comments. 00:00 Trent big times the intro 02:00 Peaches - Why AFSW 03:00 NARPs vs NONNER 04:10 Trent - Why AFSW? 05:00 Aaron - Why AFSW? 08:20 Immediate things we saw 20:20 What are the do...
Ep 273: SERE Pipeline Deep Dive with SERE Specialist Kortney James!
November 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBSurvival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape- or SERE- is not just a training you'll go through in the Air Force Special Warfare pipelines. As you all know (we have the most informed and well-read teammates here on the podcast, in Discord, and on the IG page), SERE is a robust and interesting career field in the Air Force. We wanted to do a deep dive into all things SERE, so we brought on our friend Kortney James, a SERE Specialist, to get down into the nitty-gritty of everything it takes to m...
Ep 272: Air Force Basic Training and AFSPECWAR Training Program
October 28, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThe Air Force is looking for America's best- not just for Air Force Special Warfare but for the entire Air Force. One of the main questions we get is, "How early should I start training for the Air Force- and what should I do?" Well, as always, we brought on the Subject Matter experts to address just that for Air Force Special Operations hopefuls and everyone across the United States looking to become part of the world's greatest Air Force! JD Mata and Zach Kinninger are experienced athlet...
Ep. 271 - Why is AFSPECWAR Recruiting Down?
October 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBYou have read about it in the news and heard us talk about it before, but this week we take a deep dive into exactly why we think recruiting is down not only in the Air Force, but across the entire Department of Defense. Peaches and Trent highlight every issue they could think of so that you can be armed with the information you need. 00:00 The intro and the recruitment numbers 02:30 You are joining us; we aren't going to change to accommodate you 05:00 Standards change, Peaches says so...
Ep. 270: How to be a Bad Candidate in AFSPECWAR and in the Air Force
October 14, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWe get asked about how to be a good candidate, good cone, or a good operator in the AFSPECWAR career fields. Well, we have covered that before- but we thought that getting you all the traits of a bad teammate so you can avoid those things in the future. This one is for all you cones and quitters that may do some of the stuff in this episode- time to realize it and stop before it bites you! 00:00 The intro and Peaches immediately shames Aaron 02:15 What are we talking about? 03:40 Peaches...
Ep 269: Ones Ready- Deep Dive: Training in AFSPECWAR
October 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBTraining for any one of the Air Force Special Warfare jobs never stops- but what do you focus on? Who runs the training now, that AFSOC has made a change in how we train and to what standard? Aaron and Peaches dive into all things training in this week's podcast. 00:00 The intro and the rise of Silly Goose Tactical 02:00 Train how you fight vs training for a fight and how we train to our absolute limits 15:45 Proper training attire and story time, and adding realistic stress 27:00 Why I...
Ep 268: The Air Force and the Future Fight- What's Next?
September 30, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBAt this point, it's a buzzword- but what role is the United States Air Force going to play in the "future fight", or the next conflict? You have questions, we have... a conversation to help you understand your own questions. While we might not answer every single question you have, we hope we did help you to understand that the only constant is change. Oh, and we talk about the dive removal, this time with Peaches, which means that we won't get memed over it. We shall see, I guess. Tha...
Ep 267: USAF Veteran, Combat Control Spouse Rizzy Howard
September 27, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBRizzy Howard served honorably in the United States Air Force (USAF) in Services, specifically Mortuary Affairs, before meeting her future husband and Combat Controller Jonathan Howard. Check out the full episode with Jonathan Howard and the great work he is doing now! Rizzy and Jonathan found a lot of different ways to serve, culminating in their combined service with the and their continued work to support Air Force Special Operations Combat Controllers and their families. This was a...
Ep 266: Ones Ready -Trent and Aaron: Through the Looking Glass
September 23, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBAaron and Trent tackle everything they could possibly think of in this one. If you are looking for great information on how to succeed in Air Force Special Warfare... maybe check out the library of other episodes. If you want to talk about allegations, conspiracy theories, and wild assumptions, you are in the right place. Please listen to Trent and leave your one comment in the comment section. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Aaron Iraq story / Lebron: telling people what they need to hear 05:15 Div...
Ep 265: Security Halt Podcast Mental Health Advocate Deny Caballero
September 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBDeny Caballero of Security Halt has a single goal- to provide peer-to-peer mental health support to veterans like him to stem the tide of veteran suicides. Deny has a lifetime of trauma from his time as a Special Forces Soldier in 7th Group and nearly lost his own battle with mental health. From that struggle, Deny came up with the idea for and neer looked back. We want to say thanks to Deny for coming on the podcast and for sharing his story. Follow him on all his socials for Securi...
Ep 264: Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman - SEAC Ramon Colon-Lopez
September 16, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThe Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) is a highly respected military position and rank in the US Department of Defense. The SEAC is the most senior enlisted service member by position in the US Armed Forces. They are appointed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) to advise on joint and combined total force integration, utilization, and health of the force. Additionally, they serve as a spokesperson on issues affecting all enlisted personnel. The SEAC may have vary...
Ep. 263- Author, "Horse Soldier" Scott Zastrow
September 13, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBScott Zastrow was an important part of one of the most important Special Forces Teams that ever was- the Triple Nickel, or ODA 555. The things they did were so legendary that they made a movie about it. As part of the first Special Forces team that responded to the September 11th, 2001 attacks, Scott was part of one of the most amazing stories to ever come out of the Global War on Terror. Thank you to Scott for coming on, make sure to check out his book on Amazon or wherever you get your...
Ep 262: How To Be The Best Candidate for AFSPECWAR
September 09, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBThe question we get all the time is- "How can I be the best possible candidate in the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline?" Trent and Peaches dive deep and answer just that. Hopefully, you enjoy this one! 00:00 Peaches steals the intro and gives a BTS, how to be the best candidate 07:00 Talking crap, team room fights, and humility 16:10 What will your resume say? What is key to the pipeline? 26:00 Self Regulate and lead yourself first in development 30:00 Make running with rocks great ag...
EP 261: Jay Dorleus, Green Beret Chronicles in the Team Room!
September 02, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBJay Dorleus was an Active Duty Green Beret who had 20 years of experience in the military. Of those 20 years, 14 were spent in SOF as a Green Beret as an Engineer Sergeant, better known as an 18 Charlie. Jay has learned a lot from his multiple combat deployments and wanted to find a way to help prospective Special Forces Soldiers succeed at selection, in the pipeline, and beyond. Obviously, we saw a lot of parallels with Jay, so Peaches sat down and talked through all their shared experien...
Ep 260: Ones Ready Special: The SOF Truths Explained- Truth V
September 01, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBSpecial Operations Forces use a simple framework to assess, select, train, equip, employ, deploy, and support their force across the DoD. This framework is known as the "SOF Truths". You may have heard of them before, but in this 5 Part Series, Aaron and Peaches dig down deep to explain what they are, how to apply them, and how to avoid the problems they were meant to solve. In this episode, we look at SOF Truth V- Most special operations require non-SOF support. From USSOCOM- "The operat...
Ep 259: Ones Ready Special: The SOF Truths Explained- Truth IV
August 31, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBSpecial Operations Forces use a simple framework to assess, select, train, equip, employ, deploy, and support their force across the DoD. This framework is known as the "SOF Truths". You may have heard of them before, but in this 5 Part Series, Aaron and Peaches dig down deep to explain what they are, how to apply them, and how to avoid the problems they were meant to solve. In this episode, we look at SOF Truth IV- Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies o...
Ep 258: Pararescueman, Personal Preparedness Enthusiast Adam Getty
August 30, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBAdam Getty found his way into the Air Force and Pararescue career field prior to September 11th, 2001. As a late 90's Indoc team graduate, Adam has seen many changes in the career field, the nation, and the world. After 10 years of service and ending as an instructor, Adam wanted to prioritize his family and find a new way to serve. He spent another decade as a paramedic before starting Traverse Training Group, a project focused on preparedness for the everyday citizen. Check out his site ...
Ep 257: Combat Controller, First There Foundation's Jonathan Howard
August 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBAir Force Combat Controller Jonathan Howard had a very non-standard path from starting in Services at the mortuary to cross-training, to finally living his dream as a Combat Controller. After a long career of being on a team, Jonathan wanted to find a way to give back to the Combat Control career field and found his way to the First There Foundation. The First There Foundation (https://www.1stthere.org/) is a passionate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to supporting all Combat C...
Ep 256: Ones Ready Special: The SOF Truths Explained- Truth III
August 29, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.55 MBSpecial Operations Forces use a simple framework to assess, select, train, equip, employ, deploy, and support their force across the DoD. This framework is known as the "SOF Truths". You may have heard of them before, but in this 5 Part Series, Aaron and Peaches dig down deep to explain what they are, how to apply them, and how to avoid the problems they were meant to solve. In this episode, we look at SOF Truth III- SOF Forces Cannot be Mass Produced. Directly from the USSOCOM's own lite...
Ep 254: Reasons NOT to Join Air Force Special Warfare
August 26, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThere are a lot of good reasons NOT to join the United States Air Force Special Warfare career fields, and we have heard all of them. The team decided to get together and make sure you know all facts. We are really looking forward to the folks that can't read sarcasm and satire and figuring out when we are poking fun. We will help you out- we are making fun of lots of the gripes that we have heard that don't make sense to us. What reasons did we miss? Drop them in the comments. 00:00 ...
Ep 253: Ones Ready Special: The SOF Truths Explained- Truth I
August 23, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBSpecial Operations Forces use a simple framework to assess, select, train, equip, employ, deploy, and support their force across the DoD. This framework is known as the "SOF Truths". You may have heard of them before, but in this 5 Part Series, Aaron and Peaches dig down deep to explain what they are, how to apply them, and how to avoid the problems they were meant to solve. In this episode, we look at SOF Truth I- Humans are more important than hardware. Directly from the USSOCOM's own l...
Ep 255: Ones Ready Special: The SOF Truths Explained- Truth II
August 21, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSpecial Operations Forces use a simple framework to assess, select, train, equip, employ, deploy, and support their force across the DoD. This framework is known as the "SOF Truths". You may have heard of them before, but in this 5 Part Series, Aaron and Peaches dig down deep to explain what they are, how to apply them, and how to avoid the problems they were meant to solve. In this episode, we look at SOF Truth II- Quality is better than quantity. Directly from the USSOCOM's own literatu...
Ep 252: UPDATE- Combat Dive School in the Pipeline?
August 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBRecently the Commander of AFSOC, Air Force Special Operations Command, sent a letter to his chain of command asking for the combat dive school and qualification to be removed from the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline. Specifically affected are Special Tactics Officers, Combat Controllers, and Special Reconnaissance career fields. Obviously, this has caused a lot of flail in the communities. Aaron and Trent have been tracking this issue since it dropped, but we wanted to get you the best ...
Ep 251: CCT, Adventurist Eric Ballester and Challenging the Drake Passage
August 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBEric Ballester served 20 years in every single combat zone that has mattered since 9/11. From Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, Syria and more unnamed places, Eric served at the highest echelon of United States Special Operations Forces. As he transitioned off team and started his civilian life, Eric realized he had a lot more left to do, and to give. Eric talks about his problems with transitioning out of the military, his mental health, and finding a new purpose. And of all the challenges- he...
Ep 250: Same Here Global Mental Health Professional Eric Kussin
August 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBEric Kussin has a story that is going to sound very familiar to a lot of our listeners out there. Eric was a 4 sport athlete, successful in college, and found himself in a high stakes and high consequence world of the NBA and NHL. Everything in his life was going well... until it wasn't. When Eric realized much too late that a lifetime of trauma and avoidance had come to fruition, he was thrown into a 2 year period of darkness and despair. But, like all good hero origin stories, that was o...
Ep 249: Lance "B11" Belobraijdic - From SOWT to SR to NASA
August 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBLance "B11" Belobraijdic has one of the craziest stories we have ever had here on the podcast. Lance was the first Special Operations Weather Team cross-trainee and experienced a pipeline like no other. After a great career in the Air Force and Special Tactics, Lance pulled the ultimate Weather Boi move and took his talents to NASA. That's right everyone- space weather. Thanks to B11 for coming on and sharing his diverse experience, we really appreciate it! 00:00 Trent crushes the intro...
Ep 248: Combat Systems Officer, Realtor, Air Force Veteran Kyle Petitt
August 02, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBFrom a young age, Kyle Petitt had a passion for aviation and joined the Air Force to become a Combat Systems Operator during the peak of Isis' strength. After leaving the military, he felt a strong desire to support his fellow servicemembers in various ways. One of these ways was creating a free ebook that covers all the essential information to maximize your VA loan. You can find the book at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7s2IQt7/VALoanBlueprint. Huge thanks to Kyle for coming on...
Ep 247: Air Force Special Warfare Pipeline Do's and Don'ts
July 29, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThe title says it all- Do's and Don't of the Air Force Special Warfare Pipeline. The whole team covers a lot of ground on this one from their interactions on social media to cadre/student relations, how to get a motivational tattoo and when, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy this one! 00:00 Peaches says wildly inappropriate comment, gives Aaron the giggles 01:14 Aaron starts off with a "Don't"... using military language unnecessarily and unironically 06:00 Weird DMs, what the career fiel...
Ep 246: Pro Obstacle Course Champion, Hoist Teammate Rachel Watters
July 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBPro obstacle course phenom Rachel Watters didn't grow up as an athlete and had no idea she would just happen into the sport later in her life. However, once she did, she was all in, and her record speaks for itself. Rachel sat down with Peaches and Mr. Talks Over People and shared her valuable perspectives- from her training to negative self-talk and how to turn trauma into triumph. This episode is full of lessons for imperfect success and a constant growth mindset, things that we preach...
Ep 245: Dealing with Failure in Air Force Special Warfare
July 22, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBFailure in the Air Force Special Warfare pipelines is inevitable. How you deal with those failures are going to lead to success... or they're going to pile up and kill your dreams. What you do with those failures and how you approach them is entirely up to you. Peaches, Trent, and dumb comment guy dive deep into everything from assumptions to personal failure to dealing with failure on your team. This week, drop a comment and let us know a time you failed and what tools you used to avoid...
Ep 244: Lessons in Success with Nickleback's Mike Kroeger
July 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBNickleback is one of the most significant rock and roll bands in the history of the world. Mike Kroeger grew up with his brother Chad dreaming of success, and they finally achieved that success a million times over. Mike and Trent dig into a lifetime of lessons learned through his experiences, gaining worldwide and historical notoriety. This episode is absolutely full of amazing nuggets of wisdom and motivation. Make sure to go out and grab Nickleback's newest release, "Get Rollin"!!! 0...
Ep 243: Finding Your Why with the Ones Ready Team
July 15, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBWe are sure that someone has told you to "find your why" before- because we have said it here on the Ones Ready podcast over and over again. But how do you *actually* get to your why? Is it absolutely bulletproof? Is it the bedrock of your psyche? If it isn't, how can you get there? Peaches, Trent, and the other guy dig into many topics, stories, and lessons learned on their "why's" and mentors. Hope you enjoyed this episode of the #onesready #podcast ! 00:00 Peaches chubbing the intro,...
Ep 241: SMSgt (ret) Jacob Garel- from Guard PJ to Marriage Counselor
July 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBJacob Garel, a Senior Master Sergeant, began his Air Force journey as a Tactical Air Control Party Airman. He later cross-trained as a Pararescueman and spent his entire career at the Moffett Guard unit, the 129th Rescue Wing. In our conversation with Jacob, he shares valuable insights into the Guard's hiring process, your first year at the unit, and how to prepare for deployment. He guides us through the entire gamut of a full career in the Guard. However, Jacob's story does not end there...
Ep 240: Em and Meg from Valkyrie Project- Training Female Athletes
July 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBSince the inception of our podcast, we have received numerous inquiries regarding the career prospects of women in the special operations field. While we may not possess extensive knowledge on this matter, we have sourced the expertise of Valkyrie Project and invited them as guests on our podcast to discuss their triumphs and tackle pertinent issues. We highly recommend visiting https://www.valkyrieprojectus.com/ to explore the remarkable work of Valkyrie Project. We extend our gratitude...
Ep 239: What's the Day to Day like in Air Force Special Warfare?
July 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBWe have heard this question so much, and answered it so often, yet here we are- what's the day to day like? In the pipeline, at Assessment and Selection, at your first unit- what should I expect?! Trent and Peaches try and get the word out to help you all succeed. If you have any specific questions, drop them in the comments. We will make sure to re-do this episode for the 100th time soon enough! 00:00 Peaches Starts off STRONG 08:20 No GWOT, no large theater conflict... so what now? Bette...
Ep 238: Maj Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt- Operation Allies Refuge
July 05, 2023 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBOperation Allies Refuge, or OAR, was a mission the entire world watched. As Afghanistan was plunged into chaos, Air Force Airmen were called upon to evacuate more than 100,000 civilians. Leading that mission was Major Courtney "Voovoo" Vidt. Voodoo sat down with Peaches and talks about arguably the biggest air evacuation in the history of the C17 and the United States Air Force. Thanks to Voodoo for her service, dedication, and performance in one of American history's most unstable and...
Ep 237: TACP Functional Managers UPDATES on TACP Career Field!
July 01, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBThe Tactical Air Control Party, or TACP and TACPO, career fields will be undergoing changes, as announced by the United States Air Force. This news has sparked rumors, cynicism, and even panic among some. However, here on the Ones Ready channel, we seek to provide accurate information straight from the source. We've invited the Air Combat Command (ACC) Majcom Functional Managers to shed light on the situation and what it means for those in the field. Despite any negative speculation, there...
Ep 237: Folds of Honor President- F-16 Pilot Col (ret) Nick Nichols
June 29, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBCol Nick Nichols is a decorated USAF F-16 pilot with seven combat tours, serving in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He also had the privilege of serving as a Group Commander leading nearly 500 Airmen and was responsible for nearly one billion dollars in military assets. Nick inherited the drive to be a fighter pilot from his father, a Vietnam veteran flying F-4s, F-100s and F-16s. His father was tragically killed when Nick was only fifteen years old. On 11 October, 2018, after 30 years of servi...
Ep 236: Dr. Brittany Loney and Mental Preparation for Selection
June 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBMeet Dr. Brittany Loney, the mastermind behind the Elite Cognition and Human Optimization (ECHO) program at Core One. As a skilled professional with over 12 years of experience training Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel, Brittany was the first cognitive performance coach embedded within the USASOC Tactical Human Optimization and Rapid Rehabilitation (THOR3) Program. Since then, she has been dedicated to developing and implementing cognitive training programs across SOF, the U.S. nati...
Ep 235: The Discord Chronicles- Volume 1
June 25, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBJoin the discord we appreciate you all! 00:00 Intro and shout to the Discord 01:40 Senior Leader Policies and Emails 08:55 Learning from your mistakes 14:00 Mental Prep with Dr. Loney Elite Cognition and Human Optimization (ECHO). 15:58 CAS changes through GWOT 23:52 Medical changes through GWOT 42:30 Positive/Negative AFSOC Culture 55:54 The future fight 1:02:48 TOCL/JADC2 1:06:56 Aliens and AFSW response 1:11:53 Dealing with conflict on team 1:22:30 ***ad-read drink hoist.com *** 1:23:0...
Ep 234: Family in AFSPECWAR- Challenges, Triumphs and Failures
June 24, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week, we tackled one of the most crucial decisions an individual can make- what about my family? When you devote all your time, energy, and focus, is it possible to have a family and be successful? Moreover, how can you ensure that you maintain joyful and healthy relationships as an Air Force Special Warfare Operator? We cover all your inquiries- from the operational tempo and its impact on relationships to handling children- even if you are currently single, this episode will assist ...
Ep 233: Air Mobility Command Commander, General Michael Minihan!
June 21, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBAir Mobility Command, or AMC, is the United States Air Force's logistical and tactical backbone. AMC's mission is to provide the nation's warfighting forces the ability and capability to be anywhere in the world on a moment's notice. General Mike Minihan, a C-130 pilot by trade, sits down with Peaches to talks about the most important things he focuses on from his perspective as the Commander. Gen Minihan shows he cares about the Airmen under his command, from his dedication to mental healt...
Ep 232: Aaron and Trent Show #8 - Aliens Are Real
June 17, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis podcast really went off the rails, pretty much immediately. Buckle up. Aliens are real. Nature is metal. Trent cries when he watches Hoosiers. Aaron and Trent do what Aaron and Trent do best- get distracted and make fun of one another. #podcast #onesready 00:00 The cones and quitters intro 01:10 Aliens are real, the Vegas incident 13:00 The ocean is monster soup, a discussion, and terrorist killer whales 19:55 Are sports rigged? Or a distraction? Are we in a simulation? 28:46 Tw...
Ep 231: Apache Pilot, Rescue Pilot, Author Lt Col Brian Slade
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBMeet Lt. Col Brian Slade, a former enlisted Army diesel mechanic who later found himself flying Apaches in Afghanistan as part of the global war on terror. He eventually transferred over to the Air Force, becoming an HH60 Rescue Pilot. Throughout his journey, he learned how to cope with trauma and prioritize his mental health by preparing for stressors rather than just reacting to them. In honor of Men's mental health month, we had the privilege of sitting down with Lt. Col Slade to gain i...
Ep 230 - Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Instructor Robby Lewis
June 14, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBRobby Lewis has a unique and extensive career in the AF. From his time as a weapons loader to MQ-1 sensor operator to First Sergeant, to instructor at the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Instructor, Robby has a lot of experience to share! Thanks to Robby for his willingness to sit down and talk through all things SUAS and the rest of his remarkable career! #military #airforce #podcast 00:00 - Atalcete.com and onesready.com for all your training needs! 01:54 - Robby's Intro 13:00 - Aviat...