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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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Ep 536: USAF In Manda Bay—Security Forces Officer Calls Out Leadership Failures Dec 05, 2025

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Peaches and Trent drag the Air Force’s favorite fantasy into the daylight: the idea that “nothing ever happens in Africa.” Major Mike Voto shows up and calmly dismantles a decade of complacency, bureaucratic daydreaming, and leadership cosplay that left defenders untrained, undermanned, and standing on a Kenyan airfield praying the cavalry might arrive sometime today-ish.
He drops truth bombs about zero-prep deployments, wet-behind-the-ears defenders thrown into real combat, and the surreal aftermath where the wrong people got medals and the right people got silence. If you think you know what happened at Manda Bay, buckle up—Peaches isn’t here to stroke egos, he’s here to wake you up.
If this episode makes you uncomfortable, good. It should.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – The “ambushes don’t matter” delusion
04:45 – The Operator Training Summit shout-out
06:20 – How Voto landed in the nightmare
12:40 – “Pre-deployment training? LOL, no.”
18:00 – Why defenders weren’t ready (and why leadership didn’t care)
24:10 – The Christmas party that nearly became a mass casualty
33:30 – The attack begins: chaos, mortars, and reality
45:50 – Holding the airfield with 84 defenders and duct tape
55:10 – The medal circus that insulted everyone who fought
1:08:00 – The cost: careers ended, mental health shattered
1:22:00 – Peaches unloads on accountability theater
1:25:00 – Final message: stop pretending this isn’t a problem

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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 71: AFSPECWAR Leadership, You Blew It Dec 04, 2025

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Aaron unloads on the Air Force Special Warfare leadership with the fury of a thousand ignored NCOs. If you're wondering why morale is in the toilet and retention’s circling the drain, look no further than the clown show running the pipeline overhaul. Instructors? Ignored. Functional managers? Ghosted. Messaging? Nonexistent. This isn’t just poor leadership—it’s sabotage disguised as progress. If you’re in charge and this episode hits a nerve… maybe that’s the point. Fix it—or get out of the way.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

Pipeline changes pushed by a mystery cabal no one asked for
Leadership forgot the leaders
Instructors are flipping tables, not being heard
“Flat orgs” don’t mean you bury dissent
The boys (and girls) still care. Do you?
Metrics over mission = morale disaster
If you’re mad, you need a mirror—not a rebuttal

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: What is Attributes-Based Selection?
00:45 – Crawl, Walk, Run—Straight into Chaos
01:30 – "The Boys Aren’t Happy"
02:00 – Leadership Ghosts Their Own People
03:45 – Where’s the Transparency?
05:10 – Metrics at the Expense of Mission
06:00 – Leadership vs. Lip Service
07:15 – Why This Isn’t Just a Rant
08:00 – We’re Still Here. And We’re Watching.
08:45 – Join the Conversation or Stay Irrelevant

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Ep 535: Air Force Gate Rage: Stop Whining, Start Leading Dec 02, 2025

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Trent’s back on the mic and absolutely done with anonymous complainers, lazy leadership, and generals who think PT is optional. From the “Creech gate crisis” to government shutdown panic, he’s torching every excuse in sight. If you’ve ever thought “they should just open another gate,” buckle up—Trent’s got news for you.

He dives into why the Air Force burns people to the ground, how our “greatest resource” lip service is complete nonsense, and why generals need to stop hiding behind waivers and start doing pushups. It’s raw, hilarious, and unfiltered commentary on the military circus we all know too well.

Stick around for stories of GTC abuse, political delusion, and one final truth bomb about your toxic social media habits. Spoiler: it’s not the world—it’s you.

This is Ones Ready at its most savage—no filters, no excuses, no PowerPoint slides.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – The Standards Don’t Skip Generals
01:05 – Trent’s Solo Mission and the “Creech Gate” Meltdown
03:31 – “Our Greatest Resource Is People”… Until It’s Not
05:44 – Anonymous Complaints and Military Victim Olympics
08:05 – The Government Shutdown Reality Check
10:23 – E-1s to E-3s: The Forgotten Workforce
12:48 – When “Lethality” Becomes Bureaucratic Theater
14:49 – Generals vs. PT: The Pentagon’s Soft Spot
17:12 – Too Many Chiefs, Not Enough Squadrons
19:35 – The Pete Hegseth Shake-Up and the Marine Corps Exception
21:56 – Overcorrections, Crying Generals, and Real Leadership
24:20 – The GTC Disaster Zone
26:31 – The Cure for Social Media Rage (Hint: Delete It)

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Ops Brief 113: Daily Drop - 1 Dec 2025 - How The Hell Does A Submarine Navigate and Defense News Dec 01, 2025

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Peaches drops a fresh Daily Drop packed with real military updates, Special Warfare insight, and a full tour through what’s happening across the DoD. From Army sensor tests in Europe to Marine fast-rope drills in the Caribbean, this episode hits every corner of the force. Peaches breaks down why attributes matter in Special Warfare selection, how every exercise ties directly to the job, and why candidates must show raw potential—not just speed on a run. He also dives into tank gunnery in Bulgaria, airborne night navigation, Navy refueling ops, Coast Guard rescues, Space Force silence, and a Silver Star story that actually deserves attention. Plus: the mystery of submarine navigation, political noise in the defense world, and why getting your news from credible sources matters more than ever.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Daily Drop kickoff
00:40 What “attributes-based selection” really means
01:30 OTS updates and performance breakthroughs
02:55 Army sensor testing in Germany
03:40 Abrams gunnery in Bulgaria
04:25 Airborne night nav at Fort Bragg
05:10 Navy aerial refueling recap
06:00 Seahawk rescue training in Hawaii
07:15 Quantum navigation breakthroughs
08:30 Submarine navigation curiosity
09:40 Carrier flight ops in the Caribbean
10:20 Marine fast-rope readiness
11:10 Silver Star ceremony highlights
12:40 Coast Guard rescue and port response
13:30 DoD investigations and legal updates
14:30 POTUS message on lawful orders
15:30 Wrap-up and final thoughts

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Ep 534: The Zulu Course Creed Is So Dumb It Might Actually Cause Injuries (But Sure, Memorize It) Dec 01, 2025

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Peaches, Aaron, and Trent descend straight into the stupidity of the Zulu Course’s brand-new, completely unnecessary creed. Peaches calls out the clown show of inventing a “course creed” no one asked for, roasting the mystery officers who clearly typed it up between PowerPoint slides. The crew breaks down why merging career fields is delusional, why branding matters, and why whining about getting smoked at Zulu basically means you should quit now. If you think the Air Force needs more creeds, ceremonies, or cosplay-operator energy… Peaches has some words for you.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Quit Crying About Zulu (Seriously, Quit)
01:30 The Dumbest Creed Since Forever
04:20 Peaches Reads It… Somehow It Gets Worse
07:40 Who Invented This? An 06 With Wi-Fi
10:10 Merging Career Fields: Stop Trying to Make Fetch Happen
14:20 Why Branding Matters More Than Your New Hat Color
18:00 Zulu Students Complaining? Peaches Has a Message
21:20 “We Already Did This in GWOT” – Trent’s History Lesson
26:10 SOCOM Isn’t Asking for Any of This
30:00 No One Needs Goat Teams and Gator Squads
33:40 The Ones Ready Anti-Creed
36:00 Final Thoughts: Do the Basics, Do Them Well

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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 70: You’re Not Special, You Just Hate Yourself Better Nov 28, 2025

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In this no-filter banger, the Ones Ready crew dives headfirst into the absurdity of military influencer culture, retirement nonsense, and why negotiating like a sociopath at a used car lot might just be your new superpower. Aaron reflects on the absolute circus of retiring without a shadow box or a flu shot, while Trent reveals his past life as a car salesman and his refusal to speak until the dealer caves.
⏱️ Timestamps:
01:30 – Government jobs: Just try as hard as required
03:00 – Passive-aggressive podcast fallout
04:40 – Fame is weird: please stop recognizing us (but don’t stop)
07:00 – Millfluencers need a reality check
09:00 – The great cultural swing-back: You can joke again
10:30 – VetBro drama & the influencer correction
13:00 – I used to be a car salesman (and a grocery stock guy)
17:00 – The mystical PJ beret stand is real
19:30 – Retiring like a ghost—no ceremony, no cares
22:30 – VA vs private healthcare: it's not even close
26:00 – Capitalism beats VA healthcare, every time
27:30 – Nashville OTS: What you need to know
30:00 – Chaos dogs, new babies, and missed OTSs
33:00 – Fat-shaming and motivation from Peaches
35:00 – Real talk: You succeed because you hate yourself better

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Ep 533: From Thunderbird to Trailblazer: "Max Afterburner" on Purpose & Grit Nov 28, 2025

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Aaron sits down with Ryan “Max Afterburner” Bodenheimer—Strike Eagle pilot, Thunderbird #2, and one of the most grounded high-performers to ever touch a flight line. They dive into mentorship, resilience, building real confidence, finding purpose after the military, and why today’s warriors need challenge—not comfort. Max opens up about beating burnout, rediscovering joy in the job, and how the fighter-pilot mindset can lift anyone chasing excellence. If you're looking for clarity, motivation, and a push toward your best self, this is the one.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – The life-changing “You made the team” phone call
06:30 – Why community and culture matter more than rank
13:50 – First solo moments in the Strike Eagle
20:40 – Fighting burnout and finding purpose again
27:00 – Getting selected by being yourself—not a robot
34:20 – Call signs, morale, and bringing fun back to the force
42:55 – The American spirit and why challenge makes us better
55:10 – Veterans, identity, and building your next chapter
01:06:00 – Max’s best advice for anyone starting the climb

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Ep 532: From Navy Rescue Swimmer to SWAT: Kody Dickerson's Comeback Story That Refused to Quit Nov 24, 2025

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Peaches and Trent sit down with Kody Dickerson — the guy who took every hit life could throw: failed run, COVID cruise, family crisis, BUD/S heartbreak, the whole stack. And instead of folding, he rebuilt himself into a SWAT enforcer, gang-unit problem-solver, and CrossFit machine. Kody breaks down the moments that rocked him, the honesty that saved him, and the mindset that pulled him out of a 250-pound fog and back into the fight. If you’re still telling yourself “now’s not the right time,” Peaches and Trent are basically calling you out.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 The run that nuked everything
05:00 Rescue swimmer or underwater JTAC?
12:20 When home life and the dream collide
25:40 The BUD/S retest reality check
31:10 Choosing family over ego
35:00 Big Macs and rock bottom
39:00 Rebuilding through CrossFit
50:00 From patrol to SWAT alternate
56:00 Project Linear enters the chat
01:00:00 The “what if” that never fully leaves
01:04:00 Why family beats every badge or trident

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Ep 531: Sedition vs. Treason - Calling Out Lawmakers' Illegal Orders & Trump's Hyperbolic Hammer Nov 21, 2025

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Buckle up, Ones Ready fam—Aaron and Trent dive headfirst into the clown show of Democratic lawmakers (all ex-military or intel vets) dropping a cringy, scripted video urging service members to ditch "illegal orders." Spoiler: They're gaslighting the ranks with zero specifics, just vibes. Trump fires back calling it sedition punishable by death (he got the penalty wrong, but the charge? Spot on). We break down the real deal—sedition's 20 years, treason's the death penalty stuff like Milley's China stunt. Hot takes fly on media narratives, the Tweedledee-Tweedledum incitement defense, and why defying orders could land you in Leavenworth if you're wrong. No sugarcoating: Politicians are trash, oaths matter, and this is how civil wars brew. If you're in uniform, listen up—we're calling out the hypocrisy from Jason Crow's Jan 6 cowardice to Biden's vaccine mandates. Truth bombs only, no BS.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Sedition 101: Clearing Up the Death Penalty Mix-Up
02:23 - Vet Hosts Spill: Leaving Politics at the Door (Kinda)
03:59 - Dem Lawmakers' Cringy Video Breakdown: Scripted AF
06:59 - Illegal Orders? Pin That Thought, Baby Bird
09:04 - Trump's Maximalist Truth: Art of the Deal Style
12:27 - Governor's Dumb Take: Trump's Always Talked Tough
13:47 - Treason vs. Sedition: Milley's Pardon Says It All
15:59 - Tweedledee Defense: Inciting Without Saying It
18:39 - Media Gaslighting: Conditioning Troops for Chaos
20:52 - Oaths Over Feelings: Defy at Your Own Risk
22:49 - Historical Violence: Presidents Have Always Been Brutal
24:07 - Crying Victim While Striking: Classic Dem Move
26:40 - Sedition Act History: Used to Jail Opponents
28:31 - Turning Down the Rhetoric? Yeah, Right
30:01 - Political Violence Myth: Words Ain't Bullets
32:37 - UCMJ Reality: Article 92 Saves (or Sinks) You
33:56 - Vaccine Mandate Hypocrisy: Where Was the Outrage?
37:34 - Spy Ops on Congress: Crossfire Hurricane Exposed
39:37 - Rangers Shoutout: Love Y'all (Minus Crow)
42:55 - Civil War Warning: Factions Shooting Each Other
45:13 - Accountability Dream: Hold Everyone to the Oath
48:45 - Buyer Beware: Defy Orders, Face the Music

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Ep 530: The Air Force Won’t Say “Our Bad”—So Peaches and Trent Call Them On It Nov 21, 2025

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Peaches and Trent dive straight into the chaos—no disclaimers, no corporate tone, just two dudes calling out the absurdity of modern military leadership. From COVID reinstatement madness to commanders who rubber-stamp illegal orders and still get promoted, Peaches unloads on the Air Force’s “do as we say, not as we do” culture. Trent breaks down why officers obsess over year-groups like it’s astrology, why reinstated members get screwed, and how the Pentagon avoids accountability like it’s a PT test. The boys torch everything from Secret Service incompetence to Navy misery to teenagers who show up to job interviews looking like they escaped Hot Topic at 2 a.m. It’s raw, it’s ruthless, it’s Ones Ready at full power.

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00:00 – Peaches jumps Trent in the team room
01:40 – Pre-workout, caffeine addiction & Aaron slander (required)
02:20 – OTS updates: Vegas locked, Europe maybe
05:45 – “It’s NOT a smoke session. Calm down.”
08:00 – Jordan Carr’s reinstatement disaster
12:50 – Reinstating people while pretending nothing happened
18:40 – Illegal orders, vaccine fallout & leadership failures
27:30 – Adam Dorito enters the chat
33:10 – Why accountability is mythical in the DoD
39:00 – Secret Service trainwreck & assassination attempt chaos
47:10 – Navy life: cool missions, no life
54:15 – Why teens can’t get jobs (Peaches explains parenting)
01:00:00 – Spencer’s nipple rings & “freedom of movement” at work
01:03:00 – Final thoughts on jobs, standards & reality checks

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