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A 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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Ops Brief 146: Daily Drop - 13 Apr 2026 - Blockade, AI, & $4.7 Billion Missiles Apr 13, 2026

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Peaches is back with the April 13 Daily Drop—and if you think things are slowing down, you’re not paying attention.

We’ve got a full-on naval blockade of Iranian ports, mine-clearing ops in the Strait of Hormuz, and a $4.7 BILLION missile contract to restock what we’re already burning through.

Meanwhile, the Army is finally getting smarter with data (about time), the Space Force is throwing $1.8B at tracking threats in orbit, and the Navy actually made the rare call to scrap a money pit instead of doubling down on it.

Peaches calls it straight—this is what real-world pressure looks like: faster decisions, bigger bets, and zero room for hesitation.

Oh—and if you’re still “thinking about” getting ready? Cool. The world isn’t waiting for you.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Daily Drop—Things Are Moving
01:30 Army Data Center—Finally Catching Up
04:00 AI Isn’t What You Think It Is
06:00 Navy Blockade—This Is Serious
08:30 Clearing Mines in Real Time
10:30 Scrapping USS Boise—Rare W Move
13:00 Sunken Cost vs Good Leadership
16:00 Artemis Recovery—Quiet Professionals
18:30 Marine Corps Accountability Push
21:00 OTS—Stop Waiting, Start Training
24:00 Space Force $1.8B Investment
26:30 Trump Orders Blockade
28:30 $4.7B Missile Contract
30:30 Final Thought—Pressure Is On

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Ep 577: Blow It Up or Not? Apr 13, 2026

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Peaches, Aaron, and Trent are back—and yeah, this one goes off the rails in the best way.

From breaking down a mission that sounds too insane to be real, to calling out bad takes, weak opinions, and internet “experts,” this episode is a full send.

We’re talking blowing aircraft in place, seven-hour infil flights, impossible timelines—and why most people have no idea what they’re actually watching when these operations go down.

Then it pivots—hard. Music in the team room, why your assumptions about military culture are wrong, and how dudes crushing Katy Perry workouts are probably better operators than you think.

Oh—and if you’re new here? Welcome. We’re not here to make you feel good—we’re here to tell you the truth and laugh while doing it.

Bottom line: this world is way more chaotic, hilarious, and impressive than you think.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Chaos
02:00 New People—Who Are We?
05:00 That “Narrative” Everyone’s Arguing About
08:00 Mission Breakdown—Impossible Is Normal
12:00 Blowing Aircraft in Place
15:00 Why People Don’t Get It
18:00 Media Takes vs Reality
21:00 Culture Shock—Team Room Life
24:00 Music That Would Surprise You
27:00 Internet Experts Get Cooked
30:00 Controllers Still Exist?
33:00 Why Everyone Wants Credit
36:00 Final Thoughts—We Don’t Care

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Ops Brief 145: Daily Drop - 10 Apr 2026 - 381 Wounded & Bonuses Up to $600K Apr 10, 2026

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Peaches is back for the April 10 Daily Drop—and yeah, this one connects some dots people are ignoring.

381 wounded. 13 killed. That’s the cost so far—and we’re still talking about bonuses, retention, and “quality of life” upgrades like it’s business as usual.

Missile stockpiles are getting drained, the Army is scrambling for more, the Navy’s burning through inventory, and now we’re outsourcing pilot training? That should make you pause.

Meanwhile, the Air Force is throwing up to $600K at aviators to stay in, the A-10 refuses to die (again), and drones are changing how fights happen in real time.

Oh—and there’s a ceasefire. Maybe. While talks are happening and shots are still being taken.

Bottom line: this is what strain looks like. If you can’t see it, you’re not paying attention.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Daily Drop—Wake Up
01:30 New Army Rifle & What It Means
03:30 Kuwait Attack Fallout
05:30 Contractor Training—Bad Idea?
07:30 Navy Quality of Life Moves
09:00 SEAL & Maritime Realities
11:00 Marines & Drone Warfare Shift
13:00 OTS—Train for Reality
15:00 $600K Bonuses—That’s Not Normal
17:30 A-10 Still Hanging On
19:00 Space Force Expanding Fast
21:00 Coast Guard Goes All-In on Drones
23:00 Europe Troop Cuts?
25:00 381 Wounded—Read That Again
27:00 Ceasefire Talks—Fragile at Best
29:00 Final Thought—This Is Strain

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Ep 576: Harvard to F-15C Pilot to 53rd Wing Commander - Col "CAP" Gunn Apr 10, 2026

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Most people think becoming a U.S. Air Force Wing Commander is about perfect careers and flawless records. It’s not.

In this episode of Ones Ready, Peaches sits down with Colonel “CAP” Gunn, Commander of the 53rd Wing, to talk about the real path to leadership in the Air Force. From a Harvard math degree to flying fighters, leading combat units, and ultimately commanding one of the most influential wings in the Air Force, his career wasn’t built on shortcuts—it was built on discipline, humility, and relentless learning.

They break down what it actually takes to lead airmen, how high-level Air Force leadership works behind the curtain, and why the best officers stay students of the profession. If you want a realistic look at military leadership, aviation culture, and what separates good leaders from great ones, this conversation delivers.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to Ones Ready
01:10 Meet 53rd Wing Commander Colonel CAP Gunn
03:30 Harvard math to Air Force pilot
07:15 Early motivation to join the military
11:40 Fighter pilot training and career path
18:30 Learning leadership the hard way
26:45 Command responsibility and pressure
35:10 How Air Force leadership really works
44:20 Lessons from decades of service
53:10 Advice for young officers and future leaders
01:00:20 What great leaders do differently

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Ep 575: You Don’t Leave a Man Behind — MSgt John Chapman Apr 09, 2026

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Peaches takes this one head-on—and yeah, it’s uncomfortable.

A clip from the Sean Ryan Show episode with Pete Blaber is making the rounds, pushing a version of events that doesn’t line up with what’s been publicly documented for years. So let’s talk about it.

This episode breaks down the story of John Chapman, what actually happened on that mountain, and why the truth matters more than protecting egos or narratives.

Peaches isn’t here to tear anyone down—but he is here to hold the line: accountability matters. Brotherhood matters. And rewriting history to make people feel better? That’s not how this works.

The footage exists. The reports exist. The Medal of Honor wasn’t handed out lightly.

So the real question is—why are we still arguing about this?

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Gripknife YouTube (Dan Schilling and Sputnik Productions) Predator Footage - https://youtu.be/Swp6k6o9gy8?si=bzroYOiXJZb3SbAF

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 This One Needed to Be Addressed
01:30 The Clip Everyone’s Sending
03:30 Who Was John Chapman?
05:30 What the Citation Actually Says
08:00 The “Edited Footage” Claim
11:00 Fog of War vs Accountability
14:00 Did Anyone “Leave Him”?
17:00 Where the Narrative Breaks
20:00 Predator Footage Doesn’t Lie
24:00 Ego, Politics, and Delays
27:00 Medal of Honor Controversy
30:00 What Real Brotherhood Looks Like
33:00 Final Thought—Own Your Mistakes

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Ops Brief 144: Daily Drop - 8 Apr 2026 - 13,000 Targets Hit… and You Still Think This Is “Normal”? Apr 08, 2026

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Peaches is back for the April 8 Daily Drop—and yeah, this one should wake you up.

13,000 targets struck. 155 vessels hit. B-2 bombers flying 36-hour combat missions. And somehow people still think this is business as usual.

We’re talking missile stockpiles getting drained, the Navy begging for more Tomahawks, the Army scrambling to scale production, and real concerns about long-term sustainment if this keeps going.

Then you’ve got SEAL teams dealing with brain injuries from years of abuse, AI weapons coming online, and Space Force trying to keep up with a fight that’s already evolving faster than the system can handle.

Oh—and now there’s a ceasefire. Maybe. Probably. Unless it isn’t.

Bottom line: this isn’t theoretical anymore. This is what modern war looks like when it actually starts moving.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Daily Drop—This Is Getting Real
01:30 Army Wants MORE Missiles (Fast)
03:00 New Rifle System—Finally
04:30 Navy Burning Through Tomahawks
06:00 SEAL Teams & Brain Damage Reality
08:00 Marines in the Pacific—Why It Matters
10:00 OTS—Train for This Level
12:00 B-2 36-Hour Strike Missions
14:00 Future Weapons & AI Strike Systems
16:30 Space Force Playing Catch-Up
18:30 Ceasefire… Or Not?
21:00 13,000 Targets—Let That Sink In
23:00 War Pace vs Production Reality
25:00 Final Thought—This Isn’t Slowing Down

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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 83: The Air Force Is Soft—And It’s the NCOs’ Fault (Yeah, I Said It) Apr 08, 2026

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Trent goes full throttle in this unapologetic reality check for every NCO hiding behind bureaucracy and excuses. If you’ve ever blamed “today’s Airmen” for discipline problems—this one’s gonna sting. He calls out chiefs playing the victim, NCOs afraid to get yelled at, and a generation that forgot what professional actually looks like.

From shiny boots to leadership lip service, Trent dismantles the soft culture infecting the ranks. His message is simple: stop asking permission, stop whining about policy, and start owning your damn influence. You are the culture—so act like it.

This episode isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a direct order to wake up, lead with backbone, and fix the mess. No buzzwords, no safe spaces—just pure enlisted truth bombs.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – “It’s Time to Take the Air Force Back”
01:15 – Contractors, Chaos, and Chiefs Gone Soft
03:45 – BMT Ain’t the Problem—You Are
05:20 – Why Discipline Isn’t “Toxic,” It’s Survival
07:45 – The Lost Art of Fixing Problems Without Permission
10:10 – Special Warfare’s Secret Sauce: Buy-In and Grit
12:30 – The Coward’s Creed: Excuses from the E-9 Mafia
14:00 – Mentorship Up and Down the Chain—Not Optional
16:40 – Discipline Equals Trust (and Why You Don’t Have Either)
19:30 – Shiny Boots, Fat Bodies, and Cultural Rot
23:55 – The NCO Creed Gets Torn Apart (Line by Line)
28:00 – Risk, Ridicule, and Real Leadership
32:15 – Stop Asking for Orders—Start Acting Like an NCO
34:25 – The Final Charge: Reclaim the Corps or Get Out

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Ops Brief 143: Daily Drop - 7 Apr 2026 - 150 Aircraft for One Rescue Apr 07, 2026

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Peaches is back for the April 7 Daily Drop—and this one hits different.

A massive CSAR operation involving 150+ aircraft to recover a downed F-15E crew member inside Iran. Let that sink in. One American. Full send.

Peaches breaks down the real takeaway—not the headlines, not the politics—but the standard. The expectation. The reality of what it means to serve in these career fields.

At the same time, we’re talking AI wingmen, Space Force budgets exploding, and a very real ultimatum that could escalate fast.

But none of that matters if you’re not ready.

Because when it’s your turn, nobody cares about your excuses. The only thing that matters is whether you can perform when everything’s on the line.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Daily Drop
01:30 Army Retention Moves Explained
03:00 20-Year Grenade Launcher Problem
05:00 Dakota Meyer Back in Recon
07:30 OTS—Why Training Matters
09:00 AI Wingmen & Future Combat
11:30 Cognitive Load in the Cockpit
13:30 Space Force Budget Surge
16:00 Strategic Capital Expansion
18:30 Trump Ultimatum—What Happens Next
21:00 Artemis & Space Force Role
23:30 150 Aircraft CSAR Operation
26:30 “We Bring Them Home. Period.”
28:30 Danger Pay Expansion
30:00 Final Thought—Be Ready

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Ops Brief 142: Daily Drop - 6 Apr 2026 - Eagle Claw 2.0? F-15 Rescue, Little Bird Down. Apr 06, 2026

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Peaches breaks it down—this isn’t theory anymore.

A Little Bird destroyed in Iran, multiple aircraft hit, and the second F-15E crew member recovered after evading in the mountains. This wasn’t clean. This wasn’t easy. This was real.

And yeah… people are already calling it Eagle Claw 2.0—but this time, it worked.

Peaches dives into what actually matters: the brutality of these missions, the insane level of coordination, and why this should be a wake-up call for anyone pretending fitness or preparation doesn’t matter.

Then he pivots—budget fights, munitions shortages, and the reality that we’re burning through capability faster than we can replace it.

Bottom line: you just watched what happens when everything is on the line—and the only thing that matters is bringing people home.

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00:00 This Isn’t Training Anymore
01:30 Little Bird Down—What That Means
03:00 The Reality of SOAR Pilots
04:30 Some People Don’t Deserve Oxygen
05:30 OTS—Train for This, Not Instagram
07:00 F-15 Crew Recovered—Massive Win
09:00 Stop Complaining About PT (Seriously)
11:00 Multi-Aircraft Losses—Still Completed Mission
13:00 Eagle Claw 2.0—But Successful
15:00 Artemis & Space Force Momentum
17:00 Why Space Force Actually Matters
19:00 Coast Guard Doing Real Work Too
21:00 $1.5 Trillion Budget—Good or Insane?
23:00 Munitions Problem—We’re Not Ready
25:00 Final Thought—This Is The Standard

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Ep 574: Guard Green Berets Have It Better - Doug Kiesewetter Apr 06, 2026

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Peaches, Trent, and Aaron sit down with Doug—and yeah, this one pokes some egos.

Doug breaks down the truth about Army Special Forces, the Guard vs Active Duty debate, and why a lot of dudes are lying to themselves about what actually matters.

From getting bullied on old-school forums to building a career in Special Forces, Doug lays it out: most of what people think about the pipeline, the lifestyle, and even “elite performance” is either misunderstood or straight-up wrong.

They dive into culture differences between AFSOC and Army SOF, the reality of mentorship (hint: it wasn’t always pretty), and why today’s generation might actually be better than the one that came before it—if leaders stop being lazy.

And then Doug drops the hammer: overtraining is dumb, ego will wreck you, and the pipeline isn’t impossible—you’re just making it harder in your own head.

If you’re chasing this life, stop romanticizing it. Start preparing like it matters.

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00:00 Doug Takes Over the Podcast (Immediately)
02:30 Guard vs Active Duty—The Real Truth
05:00 Why He Joined SF (Not What You Expect)
08:00 Getting Humbled in Basic Training
12:00 Army vs AFSOC Culture Differences
16:00 Losing a Pistol in Combat… Seriously
20:00 Why Mentorship Actually Matters
24:30 Soft Guys vs “Influencers” Debate
29:00 Building Softlete & Brand Reality
34:00 The Next Generation—Better or Worse?
40:00 Intellectual Decline vs Physical Readiness
46:00 Leadership Failure vs Blaming “Kids”
52:00 Stop Overtraining—You’re Doing It Wrong
57:00 The Pipeline Isn’t Superhuman
01:02:00 Final Advice—It’s All in Your Head

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