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 229: Empowering Veterans Through Jiu-Jitsu and Brotherhood: The Journey of Jarek Fry and the Veteran Bushido Brotherhood
June 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBAfter answering a calling to join the United States Marines in the heat of the Global War on Terror, Jeric Fry embarked on an unreal journey. From his deployments to the most active combat zones our generation have seen to his experience leading one of the most prestigious institutions in the military, his career was nothing short of exceptional. However, he found himself lost when he decided to step away from the military and reenter civilian life. Jeric realized that he had no direction,...
Ep 228: Air Force Pararescue Deep Dive- UPDATES- Part 2!
June 12, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBYou've found the ultimate guide to the Air Force Pararescue pipeline, Part 2!!! This episode builds off Part 1, which covered everything from the start to earning your beret and beyond. This is the comprehensive resource on Pararescue that you've been searching for. Make sure to check out Part 1! In this one, we lay out not just Pararescue duties your first year at the squadron, but we also hit the other AFSC's as well!!! Thank you for keeping up with us. If there's anything we missed, pl...
Ep 227: Air Force Pararescue Deep Dive- UPDATES- Part 1!
June 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBYou've found the ultimate guide to the Air Force Pararescue pipeline, covering everything from the start to earning your beret and beyond. This is the comprehensive resource on Pararescue that you've been searching for. Thank you for keeping up with us. If there's anything we missed, please inform us and we'll make sure to fix it. #pararescue #airforce #podcast 00:00 Peaches CRUSHES the intro and Aaron gets immediately uncomfortable 01:45 Step 1- Talk to a recruiter at THIS time after ...
Ep 226: Combat Control Pipeline Deep Dive- UPDATES
June 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBYou've found the ultimate guide to the Combat Control pipeline, covering everything from the start to earning your beret and beyond. This is the comprehensive resource on CCT that you've been searching for. Thank you for keeping up with us. If there's anything we missed, please inform us and we'll make sure to fix it. 00:00 Shout out to Christopher Wallace aka Notorious BIG and Aaron assume pre-diabetes 01:50 Step 1- Talk to a recruiter at THIS time after hitting airforce.com or afspecwar...
Ep 225: Aircrew Flight Equipment Pro MSgt Gabe Macias
June 09, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBHave you ever wondered who packs the parachutes for those "cool guy" videos of Air Force Special Tactics team jumping into enemy territory or pilots ejecting from high-speed aircraft? The answer lies with the Aircrew Flight Equipment personnel, also known as "Parachute Riggers." They have one of the most important jobs in the Air Force, ensuring that the parachute opens flawlessly every time. It's not just operators who are crucial to the mission in Air Force Special Tactics or Rescue Squa...
Ep 224: Reality of Change in AFSPECWAR- UPDATES
June 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBChanges in Air Force Special Warfare are coming fast and furious. Just recently, we had a podcast with Jarred Taylor where we dove deep into where we thought TACP was going, what fight would be next- and honestly, there wasn't a lot of agreement across the board. So, naturally, we wanted to peel back the layers of everything we are doing and explain it all to you so you have the absolute ground truth. We cover a lot of ground here and talk about every change from the first time you talk to...
Ep 223: USAF CCT Vietnam War Vet, Living Legend CMSgt Mike Lampe- Part 3!
May 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBWe are thrilled to have Retired USAF CCT Legend Chief Mike Lampe back for Part III! His career is one that is filled with incredible stories and experiences, and he graciously shared some of his time in the Vietnam War and beyond with us. The rich history of CCT in the USAF and our sister service counterparts would not be complete without the contributions of remarkable individuals like Chief Lampe. As the saying goes, "we stand on the shoulders of giants," and Chief Lampe is one of those ...
Ep 222: Pararescue CMSgt (ret) Caleb Ethridge
May 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBPararescue Chief Master Sergeant (ret) Caleb Ethridge had a robust and exciting career as a PJ. He was kind enough to sit down with Peaches, Trent and Aaron and talk through a lifetime of chasing adventure and saving lives. From the very beginning of his journey, Chief Ethridge had to deal with adversity like no other. From almost dying on a three-wheeler to his struggles in the pipeline to becoming one of the most influential Chief Master Sergeants in the community, Chief Ethridge learned...
Ep 221: Pararescueman, CIA Operative, Author Enrique "Ric" Prado!!
May 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBEnrique "Ric" Prado is widely regarded as one of the most deadly operatives in the history of the CIA. What many people don't know is that Ric started his career in the Air Force 00:00 Eberlestock and Ricprado.com 03:46 Intro and enlisting Looking for violence and Ric's background 09:38 Going through the pipeline as a team, SCUBA jumps, and intentional tree jumps 18:15 Leaving Pararescue for the CIA 23:15 Living in the jungle and the Russians and Trent gets excited 31:46 The Dive Rescue ...
Ep 220: Jarred Taylor in the Team Room
May 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBJarred Taylor is back in the Ones Ready team room, and he is ready to get into a lot of topics that we hear from all of you, all the time. Where are the career fields going? What is the future for TACP? What is really needed? What isn't? Do the Ones Ready guys agree, or do they feel differently? If you want to hear exactly how Jarred feels about the future of TACP, this one is for you. Good, bad or indifferent- there are a lot of lessons here. 00:00 Intro and Snakefarm Jarred (Not State ...
Ep 219- Cheat Codes for Leadership: Troop Leading Procedures
May 20, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThe Troop Leading Procedures are essentially a cheat code for how to lead military teams. Whether you are in the development program, in the pipeline, on a team, or a leader of a large organization, these procedures are a basic food group for all tactical operations. For all of you folks who are thinking about a career in the military, this one is packed with information that will immediately improve your ability to lead teams. For all our civilian friends- from first responders to busin...
Ep. 218: Carey Kight of Veteran Made Pod In The Team Room!
May 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBCarey Kight, the founder of Veteran Made Pod, has an inspiring story that is filled with valuable lessons, successes, challenges, and accomplishments. He served in the United States Air Force, pursued film school, and eventually started his own company, making him a true serial entrepreneur. His journey is a testament to the type of individuals that these pipelines attract. We extend our gratitude to Carey for joining us and sharing his story. Also, stay tuned for the Ones Ready team's inv...
Ep 217- 23rd Wing Commander, Air Force Pilot Col Russell "Bones" Cook
May 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBUnited States Air Force Colonel Russell "Bones" Cook is a Wing Commander and helicopter pilot with a lot of knowledge, experience, and wisdom to share. Col Cook commands the largest A-10 and Rescue force in a single geographical location at Moody AFB, Georgia. Peaches, Trent and Aaron cover a lot of ground with Col Cook and there is a ton of knowledge dropped in this one, whether you are already in or thinking about joining. Thanks very much to Col Cook for taking the time to come on and...
Ep 216: Problem Centric Thinking is Killing your Progress
May 13, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBProblem-solving and the right mindset are two things that every candidate needs to be successful. From daily life to assessment and selection, to the pipeline, to a successful Air Force Special Warfare career, you will need high-level problem-solving skills and find new ways to get the mission done. Aaron and Trent go down this leadership rabbit hole as only the Ones Ready team can. There are a lot of lessons in this one- mostly from Trent. We hope you all enjoy this one; we definitely d...
EP: 215- Project OVAT w/ Combat Control Command Chief Will Markham!
May 10, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWill Markham has an extensive background as a Combat Controller and Command Chief Master Sergeant in Air Force Special Tactics. Despite having served for 25 years and seen it all, he remains committed to helping his fellow Special Operators. To that end, he established Project One Vet At a Time (Project OVAT) to educate others about the physical demands of these roles and how to communicate their impact on our bodies. Through Project OVAT, Chief Markham shares his retirement process, lesson...
Ep 214: The Secret to Passing AFSPECWAR A&S- Be a Good Dude, and Put Out
May 06, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBWe have prepared a step-by-step guide to help you successfully pass the Air Force's Special Warfare Assessment and Selection Course. The key to success is to be a good individual and dedicated to your goals. Our team has created an entire episode to provide you with detailed information and ensure that you understand what it takes to achieve success. We want to clarify that the term "dude" is completely gender-neutral and can be used to refer to anyone, just like the term "cone." It doesn'...
Ep. 213: Special Tactics Officer Colonel (ret) James Oeser
May 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBCol James Oeser, an Air Force Special Tactics Officer, initially started his career as a navigator. However, after working alongside Special Tactics Airmen, he realized that he had found his true calling. With his vast experience, ranging from coaching wrestling at the Air Force Academy to leading Air Force Special Operations Command, Col Oeser is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. If you have ever wanted to know about Operation Just Cause and the jump into Panama, this is your chan...
Ep. 212: TACP FTU Recent Graduate in the Team Room!
April 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThe TACP pipeline is one of the hardest in the military. We have covered all the phases before- so make sure to check all those videos out-, but this one is different. A student just about to graduate came on the podcast to get you the most up-to-date information you need to succeed. From struggles to leading as an NCO cross-trainee, to leading a team hard and being successful, this one is absolutely packed full of amazing information not just for TACP, but for all AFSPECWAR career fields....
Ep 211: Big Game Hunting Guide Caleb Stillians in the Team Room
April 26, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBCaleb Stillians is a big game hunter, guide, and all-around awesome human. The Ones Ready team came into Caleb's life with the help of our friends at Eberlestock, and it has been a great relationship since. Trent and Caleb have a great conversation with a lot of lessons that apply directly to not only AFSPECWAR, but life in general. 00:00 - Check out Eberlestock and use our code OR10 // CardoMax code ONESREADY 01:53 - Caleb's intro Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favor...
Ep 210: Silver Star Recipient, Combat Controller Mike Blout
April 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBCombat Controller Mike Blout has had an amazing career- 20 years of combat and experience in the special operations space. He ended his career as an instructor in AETC (Air Education and Training Command) and was one of the main guys that came up with the Special Warfare Candidate Course. Mike's experience and inputs during this podcast are invaluable to you, the folks that want to do what Mike calls "God's Work". Buckle up for every word, get something to write on, something to write with,...
Ep 209: Vietnam STO John "JK" Koren- Living Controller Legend Pt 2
April 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBMajor John Koren was a Combat Controller, then a Special Tactics Officer, and is the definition of the word "legend". From Vietnam to the Philippines, to the highest freefall jump of the time, to BrandX- his career is absolutely unbelievable. John was gracious enough to share his time and story with all of us, so we can honor exactly what these legends of our career fields have done. Make sure to check out part one here on our YouTube channel and wherever you listen to your podcasts! 0...
Ep 208: Capt Ryan McCary aka Mil Spec Believer - TACP Officer
April 15, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBWelcome to our latest episode of Ones Ready, where we sit down with TACPO Capt Ryan McCary, aka Mil Spec Believer, a TACP Officer who has found a unique way to combine his faith and love of memes to help people gain insights about TACP, the Air Force, and being the best possible candidate. During our interview, Mil-Spec Believer shares his journey of becoming a TACP Officer, including the challenges he faced during training and his experiences on the job. He also discusses how his faith has...
Ep. 207: Ones Ready- Air Force Cross Training 101
April 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBThe Ones Ready team has been telling you that Air Force Special Warfare Cross-trainees, that is, folks trying to cross train career fields in the Air Force, are even less likely to graduate the pipeline than their first-term airman counterparts. Why? For a million different reasons. Cross-trainees' challenges are immense, from getting their packet together to physically preparing to be an older, more experienced leader in the pipeline. This week, Peaches and Trent start with a frank messag...
Ep 206: Air Force Retirement/TAPS Guru, TACP Ramiro "V-Speed" Villalobos
April 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBAir Force Special Warfare Transition Guru Ramiro "V-Speed" Villalobos is a former Special Operator and combat veteran who has dedicated his life to helping service members transition to civilian life and navigate the challenges of retirement or separation from the Air Force. With years of experience serving his country and supporting his fellow service members, V-Speed has developed a wealth of knowledge and expertise in personal finance, career planning, and mental health. He now shares hi...
Aaron and Trent from Ones Ready- T&A 7!!!
April 05, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBAaron and Trent sat down a while ago and answered a ton of questions, and then, as we do, we totally forgot to put it out. Well, here you go! Hope y'all enjoy and let us know what you want to hear us record and release long after it's relevant! 00:00 Aaron and Trent Be Nice For the Camera, Squish Malone, And Ohio Food 06:45 Trent doesn't wanna talk about PME and why we are better than Russia 08:15 p_sobd- Do we wear pants? And lots of other really weird questions 13:00 Trent is Speechl...
Ep 205: Special Reconnaissance Deep Dive Part 3- The Entire Pipeline Explained!
April 01, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBSpecial Reconnaissance is so hot right now. It always is. All branches of special operations have some sort of reconnaissance, or recon, capability, and the USAF is no different. Trent and Aaron sit down and walk you through literally every single thing you need to know about SR- from the application process to graduation to your first unit to some of the unique mission sets that Air Force Special Reconnaissance Airmen support and enable. We know that you're never going to feel like you ...
Ep. 203: Mental Health Awareness with PJ Steve Nisbet from Shields and Stripes
March 25, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 90 MBThe mental health stigma in the military has been worn away in recent years- but there is still a lot left to accomplish. In this episode, we are joined by Steve Nisbet, a Pararescueman and President/Co-founder of Shields and Stripes, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving first responders' and veterans' mental and physical health. Steve shares his journey as a PJ and his mental health struggles after serving in combat. We dive deep into PTSD and its impact on individuals and t...
Ep 202: Pararescue Team Leader: Doug Dicken And The Crash Of PEDRO 66
March 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBRetired Pararescueman Doug Dicken has given his adult life in service to the Air Force and PJ community. Doug's life was forever changed on June 9th 2010, when he witnessed the crash of Pedro 66, in the Helmand area of Aghanistan. Doug talks us through all the lessons he learned while responding to one of the deadliest crashes the Pararescue and CRO community had seen. Thanks to Doug for having the courage to be open and honest about his struggles with mental health and for sharing his st...
Ep 201: Nick Koumalatsos- MARSOC Marine, Author, Coach- in the Team Room!
March 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBNick Koumalatsos is a veteran of SOF, a published author, a consultant, and a serial entrepreneur. As a Marine raider, Nick spent 12 years in the USMC with multiple deployments to Afghanistan and all over the world. After his departure from the SOF and USMC communities, Nick has focused on finding ways to continue to be of service in any way that he can- whether it's through veteran outreach programs, speaking about his own struggles with mental health, or training young men to be good men...
Ep. 200- Leaving Afghanistan: Lessons from HKIA feat. PJs Sean & Chris
March 17, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBAfghanistan's Hamid Karzai International Airport, or HKIA, was the center of the world's attention following the announcement of America's retrograde from Afghanistan over the course of 2021. The images we saw- desperate civilians throwing children over the wall into the arms of Marines and Airmen. The terrifying images of the aftermath of the attack at Abbey Gate. Videos of desperate Afghanis falling from aircraft in their last ditch attempt to escape the Taliban for anywhere other than Afg...
Ep 199: Ones Ready and That L- Word In The Team Room
March 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThat L Word with Jody Fletcher and Coach Morgan is one of the absolute bests podcasts you haven't listened to yet. These guys absolutely love helping and coaching- and they drop some absolute knowledge bombs. Aaron and Trent are equal part students and hosts in this one- thanks to Jody and Morgan for coming on and make sure to follow them on their socials and wherever you get your podcasts! You can find them on IG at that_lword! Huge thanks to Jody and Morgan for coming on and sharing th...
Ep 198: Connor "The Controller" Matthews - MMA Fighter UFC Hopeful
March 11, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBConnor "The Controller" Matthews has been on before, but he is here after preparing for his next fight, scheduled for 15 March! Connor is a former Combat Controller that followed his dream of eventually getting into the UFC and becoming a pro fighter. It has been a long road, but he is now ready to crush it like only AFSPECWAR can. We are happy to support Connor and everything he is doing to constantly look for the next thing, grow, and become a leader of his small and growing tribe. Aar...
Ep 197: Pararescueman and Guardian Fitness Owner Tyler Mace
March 07, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBTyler Mace, the Pararescueman behind Guardian Fitness, had a ten-year career and multiple combat deployments behind him when he decided to answer another calling. Tyler's desire to guide, coach, mentor, and give his experience to the next generation led him to start Guardian Fitness. At Guardian Fitness, Tyler's only goal is to find the next generation and give them the tools they need before that need arises. From psychological support to nutrition, to physical preparation, to individuali...
Ep 196: Vietnam CCT and STO (ret) John "JK" Koren- Living Controller Legend!
March 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBMajor John Koren was a Combat Controller, then a Special Tactics Officer and is the definition of the word "legend". From Vietnam to the Philippines, to the highest freefall jump of the time, to BrandX- his career is absolutely unbelievable. John was gracious enough to share his time and story with all of us, so we can honor exactly what these legends of our career fields have done. Huge thanks to John Koren, we truly appreciate his impact on Combat Control and Air Force Special Tactics ...
Ep 195: Pararescueman, CMSgt (ret) Ivan Ruiz Part - Navigating Change
March 01, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBWe have had Pararescue Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) Ivan Ruiz on a couple times before- he's a close friend to all of us here at Ones Ready, and has always been an example of "how to do it the right way." Now, as Ivan is making his way into the next phase of his life, he sits down and reflects mid-stream about what all that means. You heard his awesome advice in part one- but we had to split this one up into a special two-part series so Ivan could dig into some real talk for the next gene...
Ep 194: Pararescueman, CMSgt (ret) Ivan Ruiz - Leaving the Military
February 25, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBWe have had Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) Ivan Ruiz on a couple times before- he's a close friend to all of us here at Ones Ready, and has always been an example of "how do to it the right way." Now, as Ivan is making his way into the next phase of his life, he sits down and reflects mid-stream about what all that means. This is part of a much larger conversation that we had to break up, it was so good. We got Ivan to talk about the "next generation" of PJ and what he is gonna miss most ab...
Ep 193: The Godfather of Special Tactics- CCT CMSgt (ret) Wayne Norrad Pt 2!
February 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBBefore there was Air Force Special Tactics, there was Chief Master Sergeant retired Wayne Norrad. Chief Norrad started his career before the Air Force knew precisely what Combat Control was going to be and ended his career as the Second AFSOC Command Chief, and the accepted Godfather of what we know Special Tactics to be today. Chief Norrad is the definition of the word "legend", which is why we asked him to come on and tell us his story; and we are pumped to bring you Part 2!!! Huge tha...
Ep 192: Special Tactics Officer Col (ret) Kurt Buller
February 18, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBColonel (retired) Kurt Buller is a legend in the career field. He has dedicated his life to leadership, helping the men and women of Special Tactics, and making every single person around him better every single day. Col Buller is one of the most motivating individuals our community has ever produced. We are so thankful that he took time out of his busy life to sit down with us and get some of his immense knowledge and experience to you, to help you with your journey. What was your favor...
Ep 191: The Godfather of Special Tactics- CCT CMSgt (ret) Wayne Norrad
February 15, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBBefore there was Air Force Special Tactics, there was Chief Master Sergeant retired Wayne Norrad. Chief Norrad started his career before the Air Force knew exactly what Combat Control was going to be and ended his career as the Second AFSOC Command Chief, and the accepted Godfather of what we know Special Tactics to be today. Chief Norrad is the definition of the word "legend", which is why we asked him to come on and tell us his story; it was so amazing we had to break it into 2 parts! ...
Ep 190: Ones Ready- Goal Setting with the Team
February 11, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBThis edition of the Ones Ready podcast was doing no good in the archive- so we decided to get it out to you as soon as we could. We got too much content- our bad. This one we focus hard on goal setting and knowing the difference between minimums, acceptable standards, and the goal for each and every candidate. This one has tons of info and we appreciate you following along. What else would you like to see coming up? 00:00 Aaron out here in a daggone Battle Cattle shirt 00:17 Get a On...
Ep 189: Ones Ready: Therapy Through Airing Grievances with Aaron and Peach
February 04, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBThe Ones Ready team tries to stay in the lane- we aren't reporters, we try and just provide the platform to promote like minded people, but we still have some opinions on things. Aaron and Peach went in on a couple topics below and talked about a wide range of things- this was another episode we have had in the completed folder for a while and just haven't had the space to put it out- until now. From leadership and second chances and long rants from Aaron (standard, not fun) and Peaches (...
Ep 188: Air National Guard Recruiter, TSgt Anissa Testaverde!
February 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThe recruiting process for the Air National Guard is distinct for a lot of different reasons, and sometimes that can get confusing. We brought on one of our friends, Guard Recruiter TSgt Anissa Testaverde! She is a TACP and EOD pro from the 147th Attack Wing! Peaches and TSgt Testaverde break everything down from the ASVAB to shipping out. If you have any questions, drop them below in the comments. Follow TSgt Testaverde on IG @tsgt_anissa_testaverde for all your AFSPECWAR recruiting info...
Ep 187: Air Force Special Warfare Candidate Course Human Performance Staff!
January 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThe Air Force Special Warfare Candidate Course is the premier DoD preparation program. Special Warfare Training Wing is the gate all Air Force Special Operators must pass. Located in San Antonio, Texas, SWCC (pronounced "swick") has an experienced and professional human performance staff, from dieticians to athletic trainers to strength and conditioning coaches to psychologists- everything designed to make you able to perform your absolute best at assessment and selection. We will always g...
Ep 186: Ones Ready- Problem Solving, Philosophy 101, and Creepy Peaches
January 23, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBThis was one of those that we just hit record and saw what happened. In true Ones Ready fashion, we covered a lot of ground, and didn't really have a true outline. We start out talking self-improvement, ethical decision making at the like. But along the way we took a ton of detours and this one was truly just some dudes talking and laying out concepts. Hopefully, you like this one and it starts some friendships in the comment section! Thanks so much for following along with this crazy...
Ep 185: Frequently Asked Questions 3: The Extended Cut
January 21, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBFrequently asked questions are why we are here, regardless of what our reactions may appear to be sometimes! We had some really good responses to an Instagram question a while ago and recorded these bad boys a little while ago- time to get them out to you. Aaron, Trent and Peaches shoot the breeze 00:00 Sometimes we just hit record and then talk about who is going to lead. 02:42 Trent manages chaos from offgridisaac 05:00 Peaches deals with chaos 07:00 "I don't want anyone to see me l...
Ep 184: 57th Wing Command Chief TACP Tom Schaefer
January 14, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBCMSgt Tom Schaefer lives by the words, "Humble, Approachable, Credible". As the Command Chief of the 57th Wing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Chief Schaefer is responsible for a wide array of Airmen of all AFSC's and capabilities. Chief Schaefer lays out his philosophy as a team guy for his entire career all the way up to his current position. From candidate to active duty operators, there are many lessons learned in this one, no matter what your career is. Make sure to follow the entire 57th Wea...
Ep 183: TACP Chief and Congressional Staffer TJ Gunnell
January 07, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBCMSgt TJ Gunnell has has one of the most unique careers of any Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) we can think of. Currently, Chief Gunnell is in Washington, D.C., as a staffer to some of the most influential people in the United States Government. Most people don't know exactly how much you can do as an AFSPECWAR Airman- Chief Gunnell is the shining example of exactlty how diverse we all are. From application to training pipeline, to the mission, ops tempo, and what comes next- we talk ab...
Ep 182: Master Sergeant (ret) SMU Operator, Gamut Resolutions CEO Bob Keller
January 04, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSpecial Missions Unit Operator Bob Keller has a career that is nothing short of legendary. In before 9/11, he got out before the Global War On Terror kicked off and knew he had to get back in and get after it. After that short stint at college, he worked his way from the Rangers to Special Forces to the one of the most specialized teams in the world. He has continued to serve his fellow special operators, law enforcement and civilians that want to train in combat tactics at his new passio...
Ep 181: Combat Control MSgt (ret) Phil "PIMP" Freeman
December 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBMSgt (ret) Phil "PIMP" Freeman had a historic career in Combat Control, and he was gracious enough to sit down with Chief Peaches and Trent and walk us through it. Phil was instrumental in the hunting of war criminals in Europe and his contributions to the Weapons School have been immeasurable. From his experiences in the pipeline to his experience with the Fulton recovery system, to Desert Storm, his time overseas in Bosnia- just an unbelievably exciting story of his life in Air Force Spe...
Ep 180: Air Force Special Warfare Recruiter TSgt Richard Walkowiak
December 28, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBYour journey into Air Force Special Warfare can't begin until you talk to a Special Warfare recruiter- so we brought on one of the best, TSgt Richard Walkowiak, aka TSgt Waka. He has successfully guided hundreds of folks into the USAF, and lots into AFSPECWAR. We talk all things development and what the process looks like step by step- this episode should be required material for everyone wanting to be an Air Force Special Operations Airman!!! Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on y...