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Ones ReadyOps Brief 043: Daily Drop - 9 May 2025 (Space Thrusters, Trans Discharges & Gen X Cage Fights)Send us a textIn today’s Daily Drop, Peaches wades through 20+ pages of Pentagon memos so you don’t have to—and the headlines are as wild as you’d expect. From the DoD accelerating AI and electronic warfare for SOF teams (because robot war is here), to the Pentagon trying to fire every transgender troop in 30 days (seriously), it’s another day in America’s defense soap opera.Also: the Space Force is debating whether orbital refueling is even worth it, even though it sounds like the coolest sci-fi thing ever; the B-52 rad...2025-05-0922 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 041: Daily Drop - 6 May 2025 (Fewer Generals & the Space Force Identity Crisis)Send us a textIn today’s Daily Drop, Jared serves up the Pentagon’s latest budget clowns and bureaucratic “wins” with his usual spicy commentary. First up: the Defense Secretary is finally chopping some four-star generals—because apparently you don’t need that many bosses to lose wars. Meanwhile, the Air Force is overhauling basic training again (spoiler: it might actually get hard), Space Force is still figuring out who’s supposed to do what, and DoD firefighters are overworked and underpaid (but hey, thanks for showing up!).Also on deck: the U.S. tests a reusab...2025-05-0614 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 040: Daily Drop - 5 May 2025 (Boneyard F-16s & Untethered Spacewalks)Send us a textToday’s Ones Ready Daily Drop is packed tighter than the Pentagon’s missing budget. Jared breaks down how the DoD is basically playing Jenga with defense funding, while the Air Force quietly raids the Boneyard for junkyard F-16s to prop up Ukraine’s air force. Meanwhile, the Space Force is out here casually “dogfighting” Chinese satellites in orbit and looking for AI to figure out where their satellites even are.Oh, and we’ve got a guy in a literal jetpack doing an untethered spacewalk (because apparently the 80s were WILD...2025-05-0513 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 039: Daily Drop - 2 May 2025 (Stray Dogs and Space Force Special Ops...LFG!)Send us a textWelcome to the May 2nd Daily Drop, where Jared breaks down the absolute fever dream that is today’s Air Force memo—everything from piano-burning ceremonies to Space Force launching a special operations element (yes, you read that right). This episode’s a rollercoaster through military bureaucracy, geopolitical chaos, and some straight-up “wait… what?” moments.We’re talking about 8,000 troops at the southern border, the Air Force testing robo-wingmen, Japan mad about a B-1 bomber blocking their runway, and Guam getting overrun by 25,000 stray dogs (no, seriously). Also, shoutout to the Air For...2025-05-0213 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 038: Daily Drop - 1 May 2025 (Broken Jets and Pentagon Audit Fails)Send us a textIn today’s Daily Drop, Jared pulls no punches while breaking down the latest military circus—from AFN killing off its podcasts (wait, they had podcasts?) to the Air Force Academy gutting its own rocket science faculty because “budget.” And just when you thought it couldn’t get weirder: Space Force is dropping a documentary… and no, it’s not sci-fi.We’ve got F-35 inventory fraud ($11 billion missing? Casual.), Travis AFB potentially doubling as an immigration detention center (because why not?), and the Air Force cutting family days because “readiness.” Oh, and the Pentagon...2025-05-0118 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 037: Daily Drop - 30 April 2025 (Drones, Pedos, &Netflix Thunderbirds)Send us a textIn this unapologetically chaotic daily drop, Jared rolls through everything from drones dropping grenades to pedos in court and AI that’s apparently too complex for senior leadership to Google. Welcome to the April 30th edition of the Ones Ready podcast—where we break down the actual DoD news that gets sent to generals...and then we make fun of it.From failed Firefly launches to tribal warfare over F-15EX seating arrangements, this episode is basically the Pentagon's group chat with better commentary. Also, find out which documentary produced by the...2025-04-3019 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 036: Daily Drop - 29 April 2025 (Grandma SEAL Lawsuits and the Commissary’s 1990s Glow-Up)Send us a textWelcome to the April 29th Ones Ready Daily Drop — where Jared sifts through the bureaucratic swamp of DoD updates and gives you the brutally honest download your commander definitely won’t.From a proposed Pentagon rebrand that sounds like it came straight from a Call of Duty menu (“War Department,” anyone?) to a grandma trying to sue the Navy to become a SEAL (yep, that’s real), this one has it all.We’re also unpacking the dumpster fire that is the commissary system ("now with modern grocery practices!" in 2025... w...2025-04-2923 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 035: Daily Drop - 28 April 2025 (Ozempic Armies and Boeing's Cracking Problems)Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready Daily Drop, where we lovingly sift through Air Force public affairs briefings so you don’t have to—and by “lovingly” we mean “roast everything that deserves it.” Jared rips through the military’s latest fitness failures, missile launches, undersea cable nightmares, and why Boeing can’t seem to build a plane that doesn’t break straight out of the factory.We also talk about fat reservists gaming the system with "miracle shots," phantom missile tests named "Dark Eagle," politicians who aren’t even worth the dog poop on your...2025-04-2915 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 034: Daily Drop - 25 April 2025 (Fat and Blaming the Air Force)Send us a textWelcome to another savage Daily Drop where Jared sifts through the Pentagon’s greatest hits — everything from the Air Force shoving 31 more fighters into Korea, to Space Force getting table scraps for a budget, to the shocking revelation that 66% of the Guard and Reserve are apparently auditioning for "My 600-lb Life: Military Edition."Along the way, we roast the Signal App scandal (spoiler: everyone uses it), laugh at the "makeup room" conspiracy (Hexeth allegedly turned the Pentagon green room into Sephora), and wonder why America still thinks tanks are cooler than sate...2025-04-2520 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 033: Daily Drop - 24 April 2025 (Microreactors, Shady Signal Chats, and the 20-Step Beard Waiver Saga)Send us a textJared is speedrunning this Daily Drop like it’s the last brief before weekend libo. But don’t worry—this episode still slaps. From Air Force leadership dodging infrastructure bills, to a shaving waiver flowchart that sounds like a side quest from Fallout, it’s everything you didn’t know you needed to rage-laugh through.In this episode: ☢️ Nuclear microreactors are coming to Alaska (yes, seriously) 📦 The B-21 is flexing, and China should be nervous ✈️ A C-17 just got refueled by a commercial tanker, which apparently took 30 levels of approval and a priest...2025-04-2511 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 032: Daily Drop - 23 April 2025 (Leakers, Drones, and the Great Space Freak-Out)Send us a textToday’s Daily Drop is brought to you by: chaos. Jared’s on one, the Public Affairs Office is finally back in the saddle, and we’re neck-deep in Pentagon leaks, Guard drama, Space Force growing pains, and morale breakdowns at the Air Force Academy.In this episode: 🚨 Former advisors under leak investigation while the Defense Secretary is out here Signal-chatting like it’s group text with grandma 🤖 AI drones are delivering your MREs in the Indo-Pacific 📉 The Academy is falling apart while still claiming it’s world-class 💻 Air Force compu...2025-04-2316 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 031: Daily Drop - 22 April 2025 (Signal Leaks, SEAC Drama, and the Golden Dome of WTF)Send us a textPublic Affairs ghosted us, so Jared took matters into his own hands and scraped the internet like a clearance-free, caffeine-fueled analyst. What did he find? Chaos. Leaks. SEAC rumors. Trump-era leftovers. A Space Force doctrine that might spark Star Wars 2.0. And yes… someone might’ve nuked the SEAC job. Or maybe not. Nobody knows.Also: 📱 Hegseth allegedly dropped Yemen strike intel in a Signal chat (because OPSEC is optional now?) ✈️ 9,000 troops doing drills on China’s doorstep 🇺🇸 Judges thinking they outrank DoD 🛰️ Space Force says “we fight in orbit now” 🚨 And Space...2025-04-2215 minOnes Ready***ATTENTION*** Operator Training Summit 21-22 June in San DiegoSend us a textWelcome back to your favorite corner of chaos—the Ones Ready podcast. Today we’re giving you the inside scoop on the next Operator Training Summit in La Jolla, California (that’s right, where influencers pretend to jog and Navy SEALs learn to leave Combat Controller's on the OBJ). If you’ve ever wanted mentorship, expert instruction, and a slight brush with aquatic panic, this is your episode.We're breaking down everything you need to know: deep-ass pools, buddy breathing without drowning your buddy, and how Drownproofing in the same pool as Deep...2025-04-2205 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 030: Daily Drop - 17 April 2025 (Nukes, Hypersonics, and Childcare – Just Another Day in the DoD)Send us a textWelcome to another unfiltered Ones Ready daily drop, where we scan the Pentagon's inbox so you don't have to. Today's episode is jammed with everything from micro nuclear reactors to the Space Command slap fight, and we even toss in some childcare policy chaos—because why not?Jared breaks down what the Air Force and Space Force are actually up to (spoiler: some of it's impressive, some of it's… less so). Whether it's China’s hypersonic flexing, Germany’s Starlink breakup, or another case of “Oops, we deleted history” with the Thunderbirds...2025-04-1720 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 027: Daily Drop - 14 April 2025 (Budget Cuts, SpaceX Wins, & Why the Insurrection Act Sounds Sketchy AF)Send us a textPeaches’ back with the Ones Ready Daily Drop, serving up the Department of the Air Force’s juiciest news with a side of zero-BS commentary that’ll make bureaucrats cry. From SpaceX dunking on ULA to become the Space Force’s launch daddy, to the Pentagon slashing IT contracts like a bad breakup, this episode is a rollercoaster of military shake-ups. Oh, and let’s not forget General Dan Cain’s 9/11 gut-check or the Air Force Academy’s faculty cuts that scream “penny-pinching gone wrong.” Peaches doesn’t hold back, calling out the CV-22’s gearbox saga...2025-04-1420 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 025: Daily Drop - 10 April 2025 (Frankenjets, Family Day Cuts & Insider Real Estate Scams)Send us a textToday’s Ones Ready Daily Drop is basically a masterclass in budget cuts, broken jets, bureaucratic gridlock, and spicy Space Force drama—with a splash of congressional nonsense and some suspicious real estate investments for good measure. Jared breaks it all down like a tactical briefing crossed with a roast.We’ve got $15 billion drone programs under review, a B-2 flying over Iran “just to say hi,” and service members getting offered their jobs back after being kicked out over a vaccine—because yeah, that’s how leadership works now. Oh, and Space Forc...2025-04-1017 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 024: Daily Drop - 9 April 2025 ($2.1 Trillion Jet, a Paper Tiger, & a Government That Can’t Budget)Send us a textIn today's spicy drop, Peaches' back after a one-day hiatus—sorry not sorry—and he’s coming in hotter than a Chinese stealth jet built entirely out of stolen parts. From the Pentagon reclaiming Panama like it's 1914, to the US Space Force asking for scraps while trying to refuel space warships mid-orbit, this one’s got everything: geopolitical hot takes, budget rants, and even a shoutout to F-15Es babysitting the Pacific while we wait for the F-15EXs to show up fashionably late.Oh, and that $2.1 TRILLION F-35 program? Apparently, it’s jus...2025-04-0913 minOnes Ready🔒 MBRS 54: $2B Crop Dusters & British Hate CrimesSubscriber-only episodeSend us a textIn this absolute banger of an episode, Peaches and Trent casually disassemble the military-industrial complex, parenting guilt, British censorship, and how not to run a drone program… all while planning t-shirt logistics and surviving haunted Airbnbs. It’s like sitting in on a leadership meeting, a roast, and an existential crisis—all at the same time.We kick things off with crop dusters—no, not the fart kind, the literal aircraft AFSOC spent $2 billion on instead of investing in drone tech that actually works at elevatio...2025-04-081h 02Ones ReadyOps Brief 023: Daily Drop - 7 April 2025 (Crop Dusters, Cancel Culture & UK Commissioners)Send us a textWelcome to your daily dose of unfiltered chaos, where Peaches breaks down the news like a sledgehammer breaks through PR-approved nonsense. This ain’t your polished AFN brief—this is the real rundown, straight from the Ones Ready bunker. Spoiler: if you love taxpayer-funded crop dusters, British police overreach, or beard policies held together by ETP duct tape—you’re in for a treat.From the Panama Canal to Star Wars-era missile defense, the DEI purge of Maya Angelou, and the ongoing saga of “Fat Tony” Bauerfein, Peaches’ on one today. We’...2025-04-0717 minOnes ReadyEp 446: America's Military Is Falling Behind - Lt Gen Deptula Tells It Like It Is!Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we cut through the BS and talk about what actually matters. Today, retired Lt. Gen. Dave Deptula joins the team room to drop some truth bombs about the state of the Air Force, Space Force, and whether or not we’re actually prepared for the next war. Spoiler alert: It’s not looking great.Peace Through Strength Starts With Rebuilding the US Air Force: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/peace-through-strength-rebuilding-us-air-force/💥 The Air Force is the oldest, smallest, and least ready it’s ever been—m...2025-03-171h 06Ones ReadyEp 418: Air Force Air Traffic Controllers Break Down American Airlines CrashSend us a textBuckle up, because we’re diving into a breakdown of one of the most intense air traffic control incidents in recent history. Complacency? Miscommunication? Just a bad day at the office? We’re going full debrief mode on what went down over the Potomac and why attention to detail isn't just a buzzword—it’s the difference between mission success and disaster.We’ve got air traffic control veteran Steven Pietras in the team room breaking down the reality of high-stakes decision-making when things go south FAST. Whether you're a controller, pilot, ope...2025-01-3045 minOnes ReadyEp 371: Steven Pietras - USAF Air Traffic Control & Hurricane Helene ResponseSend us a textIn this episode, Aaron, Peaches, Trent, and Steven get real about the dedication it takes to respond to crises. Steven shares his firsthand experience as a Guard member running ATC for Hurricane Helene relief, describing the ground-level coordination that brought in over 100,000 pounds of supplies and thousands of flights in and out of affected areas. They dig into the pride and resilience it takes to run toward disaster while others might turn away, showing how the Guard and Air Force Special Warfare play crucial, under-appreciated roles in domestic ops.From working...2024-11-011h 02Ones Ready***Sneak Peek*** MBRS 4: Ones Ready Chief's Time- CMSgt Jared "Peaches" Pietras!!!Send us a textThe title says it all- school circle on the Chief as he drops knowledge. 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Mike DropAir Force Combat Controller Jared 'CCT Peaches' Pietras | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 202Subscribe to the Mike Drop Patreon Page to see Ad-Free Episodes Early + Bonus Content at https://www.patreon.com/mikedropJared Pietras knows the unbridled power of Close Air Support. With over 11 deployments and 25 years of service as an Active-Duty Air Force Combat Controller, he's worked with dozens of different special forces units across the globe, dispensing aerial resources wherever necessary. He's also one of the creators behind Ones Ready, an unparalleled resource providing information and consulting via podcast and special events specific to the Special Operations community. Safe t...2024-08-273h 16Ones ReadyEp 348: Laura Gordon from Deep End Fitness- What is Grit?Send us a textWelcome back to the team room everyone! Get ready for a deep dive into mental toughness and fitness like never before. In this episode, Jared sits down with Laura Gordon, a psychotherapist and coach at Deep End Fitness, to explore how pushing your limits in the water can unlock new levels of mental health and resilience. Laura breaks down the mind-body connection and how holding your breath underwater can be a game-changer for regulating your nervous system. They also touch on how Deep End Fitness builds community, why nutrition is...2024-08-2352 minOnes ReadyEp 329: Grit and Mental Preparation for Air Force Special WarfareSend us a textWe often get asked, "What is grit, and how will I be evaluated on that attribute at the Air Force Special Warfare Assessment and Selection, or A&S, course? How do I prepare?"Well, we got you. Grit, mental fortitude, or the willingness to continue in the face of uncertainty can *most certainly* be trained and built. In this enlightening conversation, Aaron and Peach delve into the significance of mental fortitude and the means to bolster the mind before embarking on the pipeline journey. They stress the importance of h...2024-06-1457 minOnes ReadyEp 324: MQ-9 Driver, Prior Enlisted Lt. "Pops" MillerSend us a textFor those who may be wondering if it's too late to embark on a new career journey, take heart from these inspiring stories.Lieutenant "Pops" Miller shares his incredible journey from enlisting in the Air Force to becoming an MQ-9 pilot. Initially joining the military because he felt aimless and his father wanted him to be safe, he later pursued a math degree out of defiance, despite facing numerous challenges along the way. His resilience and determination underscore the importance of seizing educational opportunities.Similarly, Pops' path from a...2024-05-311h 09Ones ReadyEp 299: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator Jared "Diesel" HarrisonSend us a textWelcome back to the team room! Today, we're excited to share an inspiring conversation between Peaches and MSgt Jared "Diesel" Harrison, a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator. In this conversation, Jared shares his journey of joining the Air Force and the incredible career growth opportunities he has experienced as a sensor operator. His passion for his job is truly infectious as he highlights the critical thinking skills and trust required to be successful in his role. Jared emphasizes the importance of continuous training and adapting to the changing mission re...2024-02-2858 minOnes ReadyEp 298: Combat Control Legend and T3i Developer CMSgt (ret) Aaron May!Send us a textWhen we called on the listeners to recommend a T3i developer for the podcast, one name came up immediately and often- Aaron May. Aaron May is a legend in the Combat Control career field, and he's still giving back to AFSPECWAR as a T3i developer. His career spans more than 26 years in the Kentucky Air National Guard and Air Force, and his immense skill and knowledge is on full display in this podcast! From intense missions to mentoring, Aaron discusses the power of storytelling and unlocking potential. Pl...2024-02-241h 24Ones ReadyEp 296: Ones Ready Fixes the PipelineSend us a textThis one ought to make some people feel some type of way! Welcome back to the Team Room- buckle up. Peaches and Trent lay out exactly how they'd fix the pipeline. In this high-energy episode, these dynamic hosts share their vision for a streamlined, no-nonsense pipeline that sets crystal-clear standards for our future warriors. With their expertise and passion, they discuss how they would fix the pipeline if they were kings for a day! 🛠️💪But that's not all! The Ones Ready Podcast shines a spotlight on the incredible cadre members w...2024-02-1756 minOnes ReadyEp 288: Genie Law Loopholes with Jarred TaylorSend us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready team room! This is a conversation for the record books, as Chief Pietras and Jarred Taylor sit down and cover a lot of ground. Make sure you're following @JtArticle15 everywhere you can find him on socials or in the real world! All of JT's episodes spur conversation, and this one is no different. What was your favorite part of the podcast? Drop it in the comments!!!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Hated Guest00:47 Conspiracy Theory: Air Force Against AFSW02:06 Th...2024-01-2056 minOnes ReadyEp 287: Air Force Special Warfare History w/ Morgan Huston- Part 2!Send us a textWelcome back to the Team Room! Make sure you catch the first part of this episode here on our YouTube channel or wherever you download your podcasts! The intro says it all. Chief Peaches sits down with former TACP, current librarian and scholar, part-time historian, and full-time awesome dude Morgan Huston. We hope you enjoy! 00:00 Jared steals the intro from himself 01:00 The Shift in the Pathfinder Mission02:30 The Formation of Combat Control Teams05:28 The Role of Combat Controllers in Aerial Port Squadrons10:00 The Impa...2024-01-1356 minOnes ReadyEp 279: Combating Imposter Syndrome with John MolluraSend us a textGet ready for another valuable episode of the Ones Ready podcast! Join hosts Jared, Trent, and Aaron as they sit down with the incredible John Mollura, a man with a remarkable journey that will leave you inspired and motivated.From his humble beginnings at NASA to discovering his true passion for professional photography, John has consistently made a positive impact wherever life took him. But, like many of us, he too faced intense personal setbacks that left him battling imposter syndrome.In this insightful and informative conversation, J...2023-12-061h 04Ones ReadyEp 276: F-15E Pilot Maj Nicholas "Bane" CaraballoSend us a textPeaches 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 fighter pilot.But this episode isn't just about t...2023-11-221h 05Ones ReadyEp. 270: How to be a Bad Candidate in AFSPECWAR and in the Air ForceSend us a textWe 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 Aaron02:15 What are we ta...2023-10-1459 minOnes ReadyJared and Emily Barkemeyer, Married C-17 PilotsSend us a textOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team sits down with two Insta-famous C-17 pilots Jared (@hepilots) and Emily (flyywithemily) Barkemeyer. These two are the "Dream Team" of C-17 pilots, USAF officers, athletes, and parents. They are crushing life and the job and find time to sit down with us while they were on a trip to discuss their journeys in becoming pilots.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 me...2022-04-1642 min
The Tiberius ShowThe Tiberius Show EP 167 Jared PietrasHave you ever wanted to be in the Air Force!! Well the combat controller is an amazing job where you get to jump out of airplanes and even blow stuff up!! You have to be very physically fit as well as learn to obey the orders of your commanders. This is a hard but fulfilling job. We are going to talk with Jared Pietras who will tell us all about this amazing career and why people want to do it. He even has a podcast showing people how they can train to be able to do this job....2021-12-2930 min
SOFcast12. CMSgt Jared 'Peaches' Pietras - USAF Combat Controller, helps answer hot topics across SOCOMDo you keep your best performers closest to you or do send them the farthest away? The COVID environment has forced us into a remote, advise and assist paradigm, but is it effective? Join CMSgt Jared “Peaches” Pietras as he explains how good leaders must have a “heart to give back.” The career combat controller discusses training as always evolving and the importance of putting out current, factual training information to potential to special operations candidates.Additionally, SOCOM Command Chief Greg Smith, Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish and Pietras take shots from the field. They discuss work/life balance...2021-02-091h 16Ones ReadyRescue Swimmers VS PararescueSend us a textThis week in the Ones Ready Team Room we have two guests from the US Coast Guard community, Cody and Vince. Cody and Vince are not only Rescue Swimmers, but are also hosts on the Rescue Swimmer Mindset podcast available on Youtube and all podcast platforms. During this episode we discuss what the mission is and the primary job of a Rescue Swimmer as well as how they are task organized. We also discussed how to best prepare for their pipeline, some of the events and the high failure points for those events in...2021-01-231h 18Ones ReadyNavy SEAL Terry HouinSend us a textThis week in the Ones Ready Team Room we have retired US Navy SEAL Terry Houin. Terry and Ones Ready were linked up through some mutual friends of our who you all know, Eberlestock. Terry was a pre-9/11 US Navy SEAL and retired after 27 years of service as a Master Chief. He is now a success entrepreneur involved in a handful of things. Before retiring from the Navy he was an instructor and mentor for aspiring SEALs in their pipeline and Terry will discuss some key points from BUDs, but also the attributes that...2021-01-1659 minOnes ReadySean "Buck" RogersSend us a textThis week in the Ones Ready Team Room we have Sean "Buck" Rogers on who is a prior US Army Green Beret who is also the host of the FNG Academy which can be found on YouTube and other podcast platforms. Buck spent over 8 years as a Green Beret or Special Forces (SF) at 10th Special Forces Group and then transitioned to 19th Special Forces Group until finally getting out and joining the law enforcement officer ranks with focus on gang related crimes and hard drug enforcement. Then came the FNG Academy podcast be...2021-01-091h 16Ones ReadyEverything TACPOSend us a textOn this week's episode of the Ones Ready podcast we have Tactical Air Control Party Officer (TACPO) Capt Tyler Quinn. Capt Quinn has been in the TACP world for the last 17 years and was originally enlisted before taking his expertise to the dark side. During this episode we will discuss what TACPOs do, what TACPO deployments are like, and how they integrate with the big green Army machine. We also discuss some changes to TACPO assessment and the new swimming requirements for the TACP career field. And finally you know that Weapons School was...2021-01-021h 05Ones ReadyFirst PJ K9, CallieSend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with the infamous SAR-Pup, Callie...and her handler Rudy. Rudy has been a Pararescueman for 13 years and served in Active Duty first and then transitioned to the Guard at the 123rd STS. His teammate Callie is a 3.5 year Dutch Sheppard who is specially trained in search and rescue. She has additional qualifications as well such as rappelling, fast roping, jumping, and avalanche training. Rudy and Callie train together in the gym everyday and have modified their workouts to maximize each other...2020-12-261h 01Ones ReadyUSAF Combat Control: Everything you need to knowSend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with our very own Combat Controller, Peaches. He walks us through how he originally came into be a PJ because he didn't know about CCT, but given the opportunity made the switch. Peaches this discusses changes to the pipeline and the mindset behind the changes from when he came through to where it's at now. Then he goes over some of the major differences between TACPs and CCTs and what he sees as the way forward for the CCT career field...2020-12-191h 04Ones ReadyPararescue Space MissionSend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with Brent Manny who directly supports NASA, SpaceX, and the Space Force as a retired PJ. Brent goes through his background of how he was one of the first PJs to arrive at Moody AFB, GA then was assigned to the 24 STS before breaking his back and becoming an instructor. He is a teacher at heart and he proves that during this episode as he puts on a clinic with the Ones Ready crew. Brent discusses what the Space Mission is fo...2020-12-121h 03Ones ReadySpecial Reconnaissance: Everything you need to know (SR)Send us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast you finally get what you have been begging for...more information on Special Reconnaissance! Now that SR's Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) have been written and approved, we can now discuss some of the many skillsets they will have. Now you already know long range shooting and flying organic and data-linked networked drones was going to be one of them, but also multi-domain data collection, identify, relate, and exploit information using low tech and high tech reconnaissance techniques. This episode is packe...2020-12-0554 minOnes ReadyGetting Selected: From 18A to 18D, to PA, to USAF PJ to CROSend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with RJ Casey who is basically like the guy you only read about...an all American hero. RJ has a resume that would make Arnold jealous! After attending the New Mexico Military Institute he commissioned into the Army as an 11A, then went to Ranger school and the Special Forces Selection Course to become an 18A. RJ wanted to get his hands dirty even more so he resigned his commission as an officer and became an enlisted 18D. Somewhere in here h...2020-11-281h 18Ones ReadyWhat is AF Pararescue?Send us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we take a deep dive into everything Pararescue. You’ll know some of the differences between PJs and 18Ds from an aspect of clinical medicine versus trauma. Pararescue has a wide array of mission set they can cover down on. Anything from high angle rescue, swift water rescue, extraction, CSAR, and anything Personnel Recovery related. Pararescue epitomizes the "jack of all trades, master of none" saying, but let's be real here...there is no one better at high angle rescue, swift water rescue, and extr...2020-11-2158 minOnes ReadyWork Ethic in AF SpecwarSend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we discuss different work ethics each of us have and what drives each of us everyday. It's all about out working people. Having talent is great, but we all would prefer someone who is less talented with an incredible work ethic versus someone who is talented, but doesn't put in the effort. These aspects translate to taking care of team gear and team priorities before your own personal needs. Time management is critical in being successful for this when you have to go throug...2020-11-1452 minOnes ReadyExpectations for Cross-traineesSend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we have round #2 with MSgt Gann who is a Special Operations Recruiter for AFSPECWAR specializing in prior-service. He goes through the scope of his job and gives a little background into what he does. MSgt Gann also talks about some crosstraining misconceptions as well as some good info on your potential crosstraining window. Finally he lates out some common traits of selectees which is not an end all be all, but it gives you an idea of what AFSPECWAR is looking for. Please enj...2020-11-0749 minOnes ReadyCMSgt Nathan Cox - Special Warfare Training Group SuperintendentSend us a textThis week in the Ones Ready Team Room we sit down with the new Superintendent of the Special Warfare Training Group responsible for the Prep Course, A&S, and the remainder of the AFSPECWAR pipeline. First, we go through Chief's operational career and how he graduated INDOC and after a while on the teams decided to go to the 724th which incurred an additional selection. Then Chief addresses the pipeline changes and how COVID-19 has or has not impacted the pipeline. Finally, he speaks about stress inoculation and gives some insight into his Men...2020-10-311h 00Ones ReadyCEO of Eberlestock: Glen EberleSend us a textThis week in the Ones Ready Team Room we sit down with one of the original friends of the Ones Ready podcast, the founder and CEO of Eberlestock, Glen Eberle. Glen has a colorful career and has accomplished a lot in his time on this planet. He went to the 1984 Olympics to compete in Biathlons. After learning some hard lessons with heavy rifles while on skis, he began designing custom rifle stocks. From there he continued with rifle stocks, but also entered into the US Air Force as an F-4 pilot. After the F-4 w...2020-10-1755 minOnes ReadyS.E.R.E. Specialist: Tiffany HartSend us a textThis week in the Ones Ready Team Room we sit down with a S.E.R.E. Specialist who is widely known across AFSW community, Instagram, and the podcast world, Tiffany Hart. Tiffany entered the USAF in 2007 after being recruited using a duty trifold pamphlet. She then went on to lead Airmen through survival, escape, resistance, and evasion training at Fairchild AFB, WA before moving on to being a test parachute jumper. Now Tiffany is in the USAF Reserves and continues to serve as a SERE Specialist. Her primary job now though is run...2020-10-101h 01Ones ReadyHow to join AF SPECWARSend us a textThis week in the Ones Ready Team Room we sit down with the TSgt Cameron Spencer who is the part of the 330th Recruiting Squadron. He is the Special Operations Recruiter (SOR) for the greater Tampa area in Florida. Almost a month ago now we asked you what burning questions you had for a SOR. During this two-minute drill construct we tried to get to as many of those questions as possible while giving you detailed information. We cover drug use, vision, preparation, mental toughness, and even two more books for you to add...2020-10-031h 04Ones ReadyTyler "Melee" MintonSend us a textThis week in the Ones Ready Team Room we have a long time friend and supporter of the podcast, professional MMA fighter, nutritionalist, and chef, Tyler "Melee" Minton. Tyler has an extensive background in the MMA world as he was once a professional fighter, but more so has been sought after from top MMA fighters to help them eat correctly and fuel themselves properly for their fight camps. Tyler gives some of his top tips and dispels some of the misconceptions revolving around nutrition and some of the fad diets that exist. Please enj...2020-09-261h 06Ones Ready24 Special Operations Wing Commander - Col Matt AllenSend us a textGet ready for this one because on this week's episode of the Ones Ready podcast we get the chance to gain some insight into the 24 Special Operations Wing Commander's leadership perspective. Col Matt Allen is the 24 SOW Commander and is a Special Tactics Officer by trade. His command spans over 50 Air Force Specialty Codes and he has over 20 years of experience. His career started in the USAF Academy, through the old INDOC pipeline, then to earn his beret and then begin leading a team. After some team time we went on to other lead...2020-09-1946 minOnes ReadyAFSPECWAR Recruiting ChangesSend us a textOn this week's episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with retired MSgt Rick "Bull" Bullard who was instrumental is the establishment of the 330th Recruiting Squadron which is responsible for all Special Operations Recruiters and their development. Bull talks about where Special Operations recruiting was at only a few short years ago to where they are at now, standing up the 330th RCS, Special Operations Recruiters, and Developers for all new AFSW recruits to utilize. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel s...2020-09-0540 minOnes ReadyMotivation Through Adversity, what got us through selectionSend us a textOn this week's episode of the Ones Ready podcast we discuss motivation and what gets us going. Everyone is different and that includes each of the Ones Ready team. Some of us are motivated by pride, others by ensuring they don't let their family and friends down, while others just want to win at all costs. We also let you in on a little secret...we are not always motivated to train. But we do go into how to beat that lack of motivation and we hope this helps all of you in your...2020-08-2942 minOnes ReadyUSAF Combat ControlSend us a textOn this week's episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with a seasoned Combat Controller SMSgt Renaldo Miller who provides sage advice to aspiring AFSPECWAR recruits. Renaldo goes through his highs and lows his career and how he went from not being able to swim to loving SCUBA diving. He did all of this while stiff-arming advice from people! He's spent most of his career as a qualified JTAC and is now doing his staff duty tour at USSOCOM HQ in Tampa, FL. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feed...2020-08-2259 minOnes ReadyTBI, PTSD, & Mental Resilience in AFSPECWAR with Dr. Kate PateSend us a textOn this week's episode of the Ones Ready podcast we discuss the difficult, but important topic of mental health related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with Dr. Kate Pate. Dr. Pate is Neuroscientist, Combat Trauma Medical Researcher, CEO and co-founder of Coruna Medical, and overall badass person. Dr. Pate and the team cover a wide range of topics from general mental health to what people with TBIs deal with, and even suicide. The team realizes that this may not be the most exciting of topics to discuss sin...2020-08-1556 minOnes ReadyUSAF Special Warfare: MisconceptionsSend us a textIn the team room this week on the Ones Ready podcast the guys discuss some of the misconceptions they had prior to joining as well as some misconceptions that come from questions about AFSPECWAR. Most people think that every day SOF is out kicking in doors, jumping from planes, riding dirt bikes, and blowing shit up! Although these things happen often, they are not happening every day. There are days where required military training has to occur or medical appointments. In order to train effectively, the training must be planned well to figure out...2020-08-0855 minOnes ReadyCommand Chief Jeff GuilmainSend us a textThis week's Ones Ready episode's guest is the 24 Special Operations Wing Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Chief Jeff Guilmain. Chief Guilmain is a 30 year service member who spent his first enlistment in the USMC with Force Recon. Then he transitioned to AF Special Warfare in Combat Controller. Chief Guilmain has had a fire career in CCT which has taken him all the way to being the Special Tactics Senior Enlisted Leader. You've never seen a reading list like Chief Guilmain's which he shares with you and you can find on onesready.com. Overall Chief Guilm...2020-08-011h 13Ones ReadyHow to get selected for SPECWARSend us a textSwitch your brain to receive mode because on this week's episode we have CCT legend Mr. Trey Free with the Ones Ready team to discuss Assessment and Selection for the 724 STG. We discuss the methodology behind the things that are done at their Assessment and Selection and how you can best prepare. They're looking for a wide range of people with many different traits, but the most common traits are critical thinkers, problem solvers, and hungry individuals who will stop at nothing to ensure the mission is successful. This is an episode you'll lis...2020-07-2552 minOnes ReadyUSAF EOD- Explosive Ordnance DisposalSend us a textYou've been asking for it for a while now and we have finally listened to you! SSgt Brayden Kerr is our first USAF EOD Technician on the Ones Ready podcast. Brayden covers what aspiring USAF EOD techs can do to prepare and what to expect when you start the journey. He also discusses some of the cool equipment used by EOD and the specialty training they receive. Did you every want to know what the difference between the service's EOD techs are? Brayden covers that and more during this week's episode! Please enjoy the ep...2020-07-1854 min