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 179: A-10 Pilot, Flying Cross Recipient Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell
December 24, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn April 2003 in Iraq, Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell flew a mission that defied logic and common sense. Responding to a call for help from a ground force about to be overrun, KC risked her own life to save them. The enemy always gets a vote, and then Captain Campbell's A-10 was almost shot down. With no hydraulics, in a plane that shouldn't have been able to fly, KC did what only 2 or 3 other pilots have lived through- she flew her A-10 back to friendly control in manual reversion. For her a...
Ep 178: Special Tactics Training Squadron Commander, Major Chris Walsh
December 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBSpecial Tactics Training Squadron, or STTS, is one of the premier training squadrons in the entire Air Force. Every single Combat Controller and Special Reconnaissance Airman passes through the doors of STTS, and for a good reason- it's where ST performs it's final evaluations on all candidates before they hit their unit. Maj Chris Walsh, a Special Tactics Officer, took over STTS after his stint trying out for the Olympic Bobsled team as part of the World Class Athlete Program and has work...
Ep 177: MQ-9 RPA Maintainer MSgt Brian Davis
December 17, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBMSgt Brian Davis has had a crazy career- from hydraulics to recruiting to his current gig as an MQ-9 maintainer (otherwise known as an RPA, or Remotely Piloted Aircraft), he has seen it all. MSgt Davis and Trent sat down to talk all things MQ-9, Air Force, and his many different jobs. This one is great for all of you that aren't sure what you want to do and it's a great example of just how many different things you can do during your career. Thanks to MSgt Davis for sharing his time, kno...
Ep 176: Special Mission Aviator TSgt Derrick "Snooki" Schwenk
December 14, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBThe Rescue and ST communities need hitters of all types- and that's exactly what Special Mission Aviators, or SMA's, are. They are responsible for keeping the aircraft in the air, maintenance, and being an active crew member- and they have been known to save your ass on the ground with a .50 cal or a minigun. TSgt Derrick "Snooki" Schwenk came on to talk all things aviation and being a special mission aviator- and we can't say thanks enough!!! Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on y...
Ep 175: Finance 101 with the Financial Enabler, Marine EOD Tech Jaime Andres!
December 10, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBIf your finances aren't in order, you will not be able to focus on the pipeline. Well, we are here for full spectrum support- in the team room this week, we sit down with Jaime Andres, better known as the Financial Enabler on IG! An EOD in the USMC by trade, he's taken it upon himself to help out young service members to understand their finances- everything from TSP to investments, to how you should invest your bonus when you get one. Spoiler alert- it's not a 500HP Hellcat. Thanks to J...
Ep 174: Ones Ready- Why PMA (Positive Mental Attitude)?
December 07, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBPositive Mental Attitude, or PMA, is required gear for all training events and life. The Ones Ready team sits down this week (Peaches is actually standing) and talks through why we make it a point to try and be as positive as possible. Does it mean that everything in the Air Force Special Tactics world is great? Absolutely not. But, if you're negative about everything, you only bring the team down. So we talk about all things PMA in this episode of the Ones Ready Podcast! And yes, Aaron ...
Ep 173: AFSPECWAR Recruiting Squadron Commander Lt Col Sam Schindler
December 03, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBLt Col Sam Schindler knows about lots of stuff- Special Tactics Officer, AFSPECWAR recruiting, assessment and selection- he's been in for 27 years and has seen it all. As the commander of the 331st RCS, he is in command of all the things you want to know about. Lt Col Schindler is not only an awesome operator and leader, but he has also crushed his role helping you, the next generation of AFSPECWAR candidates, achieve your goals. Hope you all enjoy this one and train hard! Don't forget ...
Ep 172: Ones Ready - SR Pipeline Updates!
November 26, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBThis one- it’s the one. Special Reconnaissance Airmen are the very definition of ‘multi capable Airmen’ and what the organization is getting after in the next fight. We were lucky enough to talk to a current pipeline student and ask him to talk all his experiences from how he found AFSPECWAR to development, to his first few schools. You want to know what it’s like *right now* in the pipeline? This one is for you! Hope you all enjoy this one and train hard! Don't forget to subscribe to ...
Ep 171: AFSPECWAR Spouse Edition, with Major Mari Seegmiller!
November 23, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWe get the question a lot- "What's it like being a spouse in AFSPECWAR? How hard is it to make it work?" We hear you, and as always we want to answer any and all questions you may have. What did we miss in the pod? What other questions do you have? Drop them 👇 . Huge thank you to Mari, not only for putting up with Trent, but for always being a smiling face when we need to crash on your couch and annoy you! ❤️ Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.l...
Ep 170: Ones Ready: What's The Day To Day Like In AFSPECWAR?
November 19, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBYou asked. And asked. And ASKED- so here you go. The Ones Ready team sits down and tries their best to answer the question we get more than any other question- "What is the day-to-day like in AFSPECWAR?" Actually, we did you all one better- we looked at the day-to-day in every single phase of your pipeline. From the delayed entry program (DEP) to Basic Military Training (BMT), to the Special Warfare Candidate Course (SWCC), to Assessment and Selection (A&S), pre-dive, the pipeline- all the ...
Ep 169: Jarred Taylor - TACP, AFSPECWAR Social Media Godfather!
November 12, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBJarred Taylor started his life out in the Air Force as a TACP- but his life has been anything but common since then. Jarred talks about his time in the Air Force, his move into Black Rifle Coffee, his career now, and a lot more along the way. You can find JT on all the socials- and we want to thank Jarred for opening up the space we are all in now. Your impact to the entire community is undeniable. @Black Rifle Coffee Company Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite ...
Ep 168: TACP, 2x Silver Star Recipient, CMSgt Tommy Case, Part 2!
November 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBCMSgt Tommy Case is one of three Airmen to receive TWO Silver Stars in the War on Terrorism. A TACP by trade, he is the ONLY Airman to receive a Silver Star in BOTH Iraq and Afghanistan. His career is the thing of legends. Chief Case came on for a full three hours- this is part 2 with the whole team. Keep your eyes peeled for Part 3, coming soon! Huge thanks to Chief Case for sharing his amazing career and war stories. We can't wait to get all three of these episodes out!!! Don't forget ...
Live Q&A - 30 October 2022
October 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBHey folks, here is the audio from our YouTube Live on 30 October 2022. Please enjoy! The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support! Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://www.youtube.com/...
Ep 167: TACP, Awarded Silver Star x 2, CMSgt Tommy Case!
October 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBCMSgt Tommy Case is one of three Airmen to receive TWO Silver Stars in the War on Terrorism. A TACP by trade, he is the ONLY Airman to receive a Silver Star in BOTH Iraq and Afghanistan. His career is the thing of legends. Chief Case came on for a full three hours- this is just the first installment. Keep you eyes peeled for the next couple of episodes. Huge thanks to Chief Case for sharing his amazing career and war stories. We can't wait to get all three of these episodes out!!! Don't...
Aaron and Trent from Ones Ready- T&A 6!!
October 26, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWe here at the Ones Ready team really values just getting together and talking about important stuff, sometimes not important... and sometimes we get together and talk and see what happens. Well, this one is the latter of the three. Aaron and Trent just took some time to chill after a previous recording, and this is what happened. Hope yall enjoy yet another installment of the Trent and Aaron show! Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2Olf Hav...
Ep 161: AFSOC DAGRE Part II With Chase and Raul!!!
October 22, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBAFSOC Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element (DAGRE) Airmen have one of the coolest missions you didn't know about. We got a ton of great feedback from our Defender brothers on the first one, so we brought on our Security Forces teammates for another deep dive. From application to training pipeline, to the mission, ops tempo, and what comes next- we talk about it all. There are a million ways to engage and do something bigger in the Air Force, and these gentlemen are always looking f...
AFSOC DAGRE Part II With Chase and Raul!!!
October 22, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBAFSOC Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element (DAGRE) Airmen have one of the coolest missions you didn't know about. We got a ton of great feedback from our Defender brothers on the first one, so we brought on our Security Forces teammates for another deep dive. From application to training pipeline, to the mission, ops tempo, and what comes next- we talk about it all. There are a million ways to engage and do something bigger in the Air Force, and these gentlemen are always looking f...
TACP MSgt Justin Perran in The Team Room!
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBTACP MSgt Justin Perran had a lot that he wanted to get into on our last couple of TACP episodes- and by the looks of it, Aaron and Justin are looking for an apartment together after this. This one covers a ton of ground- from TACP-specific training advice to advice about the military and Air Force in general and a ton of other topics that we get questions on. Oh, and we heard you all like war stories/training stories. Well, there is a healthy dose of that as well. Hope you all enjoy t...
Ep 160: TACP MSgt Justin Perran in The Team Room!
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBTACP MSgt Justin Perran had a lot that he wanted to get into on our last couple of TACP episodes- and by the looks of it, Aaron and Justin are looking for an apartment together after this. This one covers a ton of ground- from TACP-specific training advice to advice about the military and Air Force in general and a ton of other topics that we get questions on. Oh, and we heard you all like war stories/training stories. Well, there is a healthy dose of that as well. Hope you all enjoy t...
Live Q&A from 16 October 2022
October 18, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis is the audio from the YouTube Live that we did the other day just in case you missed it! Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2Olf Have a question? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFI As always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it. #tacp #onesready #military Collabs: Alpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY Trench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY Eberlestock - Pro...
USAF TACP FTU - Senior Enlisted Leader and Operations Superintendent!!!
October 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBTo cap off this TACP heavy stretch, we invite our friends Nick and JP, the lead Enlisted Leadership team from the TACP Field Training Unit!!! If you have questions about where the career field is going and exactly what TACP is going to do in the future- how are we training for Russia? What is the real threat with China? How are we getting ready for the next fight? What about TACPs getting assigned to Rescue Units?! And most importantly, how can you prepare to be successful?? We just want ...
USAF TACP FTU Phase 2 - Everything You Need to Know!
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBAir Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen are second to none. We already covered the Field Training Unit (FTU) Phase 1- this week we cover everything that happens in Vegas in Phase 2. This is the culminating event of the TACP pipeline, and we talk about every single block. This week, the team sits down with Lucky and Breen, TACP FTU Phase 2 instructors to talk about AFSPECWAR, the pipeline, and most importantly all things TACP FTU Phase 2. From ICC (Initial Certification Course)...
USAF TACP FTU Phase 1 - Everything You Need to Know!
October 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBAir Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen are some of the best in the world at what they do- and the main reason behind that fact is the world-class pipeline that produces TACP and TACP Officers. At the Field Training Unit, or FTU, candidates are trained, evaluated, and eventually certified as complete with all necessary training- and they're ready to go solve the nation's hardest problems. This week, the team sits down with Chris, TACP FTU Phase 1 instructor and generally awesome...
Aaron: Message to Candidates
October 04, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBOn this short episode of the Ones Ready podcast, Aaron sits down solo to pass along a message to AFSW candidates. The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support! Want to watch this episode on Youtu...
MARSOC Command Master Chief (R) Jody Fletcher, in the Team Room!
October 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBRetired MARSOC Command Master Chief Jody Fletcher has a career that most can only dream about. Master Chief Fletcher was an Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist, Marine Combatant Diver, a Navy Senior Parachutist, and a Master Training Specialist. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Administration and a Master’s Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management, both from Trident University and is a graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy and the Command Master Chief/Ch...
Ones Ready Story: Time, Hazing, Wild Comments, Norway and More!
September 28, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBAfter a wild comment about hazing, Peaches, Aaron and Trent got on to talk through it. As it usually goes, that was just the starting point. From stolen valor to work talk to leadership to a bunch of wild stories about Norwegian adventures. This one hit a bunch of weird stuff. As always, our opinions are our own and don't represent anyone or anything else. Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2Olf Have a question? Email us at info@onesready...
Air Force Special Warfare Prior Service Updates with MSgt Donovan Gann!! v2.0
September 25, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBMSgt Donovan Gann knows a thing or two about the prior service Air Force AFSPECWAR application process. You guys have been asking for an update, and we had to make sure to get on the subject matter expert. MSgt Gann is a true expert in all things recruiting, and we are happy to have him in the team room again, giving you all the updates you need to be successful in your pursuit of Air Force Special Warfare. Trent and Peaches make sure to hit all your questions from the discord, comments,...
Air Force Special Warfare Prior Service Updates with MSgt Donovan Gann!!
September 24, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBMSgt Donovan Gann knows a thing or two about the prior service Air Force AFSPECWAR application process. You guys have been asking for an update, and we had to make sure to get on the subject matter expert. MSgt Gann is a true expert in all things recruiting, and we are happy to have him in the team room again, giving you all the updates you need to be successful in your pursuit of Air Force Special Warfare. Trent and Peaches make sure to hit all your questions from the discord, comments,...
Trent: Personal Development
September 22, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MBOn this short episode of the Ones Ready podcast, Trent sits down solo to discuss personal development. The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support! Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https:/...
Trent: USAF Special Warfare Development Session
September 17, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.19 MBOn this short episode of the Ones Ready podcast, Trent sits down solo to discuss a development session he attended in San Antonio. The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support! Want to watch thi...
USAF STO Pipeline Update- Everything You Need To Know!
September 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBYou come to Ones Ready for a couple things- the realest and most accurate information, access to those that are currently in the fight, and Peaches looking great and being awesome. Well, congratulations to YOU! This week, Peaches sits down with [REDACTED] to talk about AFSPECWAR, the pipeline, Assessment and Selection... everything you could possibly dream of, from the most recent source we could find! How to make your application stand out... what shape you should be in before hand... ho...
Trent & Aaron Frequently Asked Questions
September 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, Trent and Aaron pop a squat to answer more frequently asked questions for you, the viewers. The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support! Want to watc...
11 September Remembered - 1 Year After HKIA
September 11, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBFor us older guys, September 11 2001 is a date that is burned into memory. Even for those that didn't necessarily remember it or live through it, that date has done a lot to shape millions of young men and women in this country through military service. Trent and Aaron talk about different cultures, shifting times, uncertainty in the military, and a lot more. Thanks for allowing us to work through these experiences with you, the next generation of AFSPECWAR operators and Air Force Airmen....
USAF Special Warfare TACP Officer: Todd Duquette
September 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team sits down with USAF Captain and Tactical Air Control Party Officer (TACP-O) Capt Todd Duquette! Capt Duquette is a recent graduate of US Army Ranger School and US Army Airborne School…the most elite school in the DoD (j/k). He is also an established body builder even though he has a lot of catching up to do since graduating Ranger School! The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the m...
USAF Combat Control & SOCOM Legend: Chief Mike Lampe Part II
September 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team sits down with retired Combat Control Legend Chief Mike Lampe. The term legend gets thrown out a lot these days, but Chief Lampe really embodies what a legend is and you'll understand as soon as you see his resume and hear some of his stories. Even SOCOM recognized him as a legend after retirement by presenting him with the Bull Simmons Award. Chief conducted unconventional warefare and irregular warfare operations starting back in Vietn...
USAF Combat Control & SOCOM Legend: Chief Mike Lampe Part I
September 01, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team sits down with retired Combat Control Legend Chief Mike Lampe. The term legend gets thrown out a lot these days, but Chief Lampe really embodies what a legend is and you'll understand as soon as you see his resume and hear some of his stories. Even SOCOM recognized him as a legend after retirement by presenting him with the Bull Simmons Award. Chief conducted unconventional warefare and irregular warfare operations starting back in Vietn...
USAF Services & Legislative Liaison: SMSgt Josh Leonard
August 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team talks with SMSgt Josh Leonard who is USAF Services by trade. USAF Services covers a wide swath of Aaron, Trent, and Peaches discuss a bunch of stuff that really centers around requirements vs expectations hence the title. This is one of those episodes that we didn't really have a plan or talking points going in, but ended up being a really fun and good conversation. Maybe it will make sense to you, but maybe it won't. Either way we hope...
Imposter Syndrome
August 27, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast…well honestly it gets a bit spicy. I don’t really know what got into us, but something did and we were slightly more open than normal. Hope this helps you peeps! The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions...
Taylor Starch: Recovery
August 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, Peaches get Starched per usual. Taylor Starch is back to talk about his big for things that people need to focus on when they recover. There are some hot takes in this one, but what more do you expect from Taylor Starch...the guy is a mad scientist! Give it a listen and take heed, for he knows what the hell he is talking about! The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and ...
Advice: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
August 13, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team talk about what to do with advice people give you and how it can help you, but also hurt you. Everyone has an opinion on things to include us and they're not always right. Getting good advice can be hard to come by and we understand that, hence the reason we even exist. The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members. Please enjoy the episode and...
Skull Bound TV Host: Jana Waller
August 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team had a great opportunity to sit down with Skull Bound TV host, celebrity huntress, and all round kick ass person Jana Waller! Fresh off of their Eberlestock Out There event Jana came on to discuss what she has going on in the world of hunting, how she prepares for hunts, and then talks about how rewarding veteran hunts are for the soul. The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the mos...
AFSPECWAR: Requirements vs Expectations
July 30, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the Aaron, Trent, and Peaches discuss a bunch of stuff that really centers around requirements vs expectations hence the title. This is one of those episodes that we didn't really have a plan or talking points going in, but ended up being a really fun and good conversation. Maybe it will make sense to you, but maybe it won't. Either way we hope you enjoy it! The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community...
AFSPECWAR Operational Psychologist: Dr Emily Grieser
July 23, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team had a little chat with Air Force Special Warfare Operational Psychologist Lt Col Emily Grieser who just happens to be a Doctor as well! Dr Grieser has been working with AFSW for several years now, specifically with the pipeline and provides insight into the mindset AFSW candidates and those who have made it through. The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-...
AFSPECWAR Operational Psychologist: Dr Emily Grieser
July 23, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team had a little chat with Air Force Special Warfare Operational Psychologist Lt Col Emily Grieser who just happens to be a Doctor as well! Dr Grieser has been working with AFSW for several years now, specifically with the pipeline and provides insight into the mindset AFSW candidates and those who have made it through. The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-...
NASA Search and Rescue with Mr. Cody Kelly
July 16, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team wanted to get extraterrestrial and talk about how the hell we are going to save people in space, on the Moon, and on Mars. So we brought in one of the leading specialists in this area, Mr. Cody Kelly. Cody is at the forefront of trying to solve some of NASA's most difficult problems like...how do we do search and rescue in the most austere environment imaginable, space. The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and...
A Message to Parents
July 09, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team wanted to talk directly to the parents of those who are wishing to become AFSW or SOF. This will obviously translate directly to candidates, but it’s time to grow up and handle business for yourself. Parents…let your kids fly or fail. It will only benefit them in the long run. The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members. Please enjoy the episode...
AFSW Pararescue Apprentice Course Cadre: TSgt Ty Hatcher
July 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team sits down with the TSgt Ty Hatcher is currently a sitting instructor and Flight Chief for the Pararescue Apprentice Course in New Mexico. You'll see this first hand, but Ty is a pretty humble dude, but everything we've seen and heard is that he's a great instructor and his record certainly shows it. We had a great time speaking with him just like all of our guests and we know you'll take something away from this episode! The podcast is a...
Former Navy SEAL & Certified Personal Trainer - Stew Smith!
June 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team sits down with the former Navy SEAL and renowned personal trainer, Stew Smith! If you don't know Stew Smith, you've been hiding under a rock or sitting your out of shape ass on the couch eating Bon Bons! Stew Smith has been training SOF candidates for many years now and has been responsible for the creation of numerous SEALs, Green Berets, Rangers, Raiders, and AFSW Airmen. I mean the guy is an absolute badass and it was a pleasure to si...
Original Combat Rescue Officer - (R) Col Vincent Savino
June 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team sits down with the first Combat Rescue Officer, retired Colonel Vincent Savino to talk about the genesis of the Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) career field and the origins of its formation. They obviously recognized a need for it since the Pararescue community had gone so many years without having officers. This was a good history lesson for Peaches and it's more than just two old dudes sitting around talking! The podcast is a way for us to...
Special Operations Surgical Team (SOST): Major Emily Opfer
June 11, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team sits down for round two with a SOST bad ass, Major Emily Opfer! Maj Opfer has been crushing it in the the SOST game for years now and she breaks down some of the details surrounding the amazing work they're doing in operational and training environments! The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedb...