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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 243: Finding Your Why with the Ones Ready Team Jul 15, 2023

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We are sure that someone has told you to "find your why" before- because we have said it here on the Ones Ready podcast over and over again. But how do you *actually* get to your why? Is it absolutely bulletproof? Is it the bedrock of your psyche? If it isn't, how can you get there?
Peaches, Trent, and the other guy dig into many topics, stories, and lessons learned on their "why's" and mentors.
Hope you enjoyed this episode of the #onesready #podcast !
00:00 Peaches chubbing the intro, giving himself a compliment, and finding your why
05:15 Your "Why" better be bulletproof and bottomless,
10:30 Beware a "False why" and a warning to cross-trainees
18:00 Career field expectations/capability-based duty
22:30 The Gospel of Peaches
24:30 Check out ataclete.com and use code ONESREADY10 at checkout!
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26:45 Invest in yourself,
32:45 Discipline and motivation
35:20 Strategies for not quitting and the only acceptable time to quit, an abusive cadre relationship
39:00 Mentors that help you with your why,
41:00 Aaron's story about getting yelled at (he deserved it)
50:45 Cautionary Tale - You might not be worthy of a mentor (yet)

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Ep 241: SMSgt (ret) Jacob Garel- from Guard PJ to Marriage Counselor Jul 12, 2023

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Jacob Garel, a Senior Master Sergeant, began his Air Force journey as a Tactical Air Control Party Airman. He later cross-trained as a Pararescueman and spent his entire career at the Moffett Guard unit, the 129th Rescue Wing. In our conversation with Jacob, he shares valuable insights into the Guard's hiring process, your first year at the unit, and how to prepare for deployment. He guides us through the entire gamut of a full career in the Guard.
However, Jacob's story does not end there. When it was time for him to transition out of the military, he utilized skill bridge and became a marriage/family life counselor. He joins Aaron and Peaches to discuss the entire process of transitioning out of the military and pursuing a career as a counselor.
We extend our immense gratitude to Jacob for enlightening us on all things Guard and the diverse career paths available to those who are ready to take the next step.
00:00 Check out Ataclete.com or our page at onesready.com for all your training gear!
01:05 Drinkhoist.com because it works
03:05 SMSgt (ret) Jacob Garel's background
08:20 GDeep diving the Guard hiring process
22:17 Open Ocean Moffet Rescues and the first year at the unit, getting ready to deploy
41:30 Feeling different than the normal population and finding purpose as a marriage counselor
49:25 Skill Bridge Explained, Vocational Rehab, the GI Bill
56:30 Heroic Hearts and plant based medicine for PTSD
59:00 "The Body Keeps the Score", Bessel van der Kolk
1:01:00 Jacob's advice

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Ep 240: Em and Meg from Valkyrie Project- Training Female Athletes Jul 09, 2023

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Since the inception of our podcast, we have received numerous inquiries regarding the career prospects of women in the special operations field. While we may not possess extensive knowledge on this matter, we have sourced the expertise of Valkyrie Project and invited them as guests on our podcast to discuss their triumphs and tackle pertinent issues.
We highly recommend visiting https://www.valkyrieprojectus.com/ to explore the remarkable work of Valkyrie Project.
We extend our gratitude towards Meg and Em, along with Valkyrie Project, for their valuable insights. Stay tuned for their upcoming ventures!
00:00 Peaches with the Intro, Emily can't figure out her video, Meg seems very mysterious
01:15 Meg's intro and background
07:00 Em's fitness background and CrossFit
10:15 How do women need to train? Is it different than men? Do we just "pink it and shrink it?"
15:40 How should women train though their cycle? What about selection?
21:00 How to program for female athletes
28:12 Where do you start with baseline? Cardio, strength, other?
34:15 Indicators for success in AFSPECWAR
37:10 Valkyrie Project
45:30 Birth control is toxic and not good for training and other biological markers
53:25 Advice for female athletes to start their journey
59:00 Check out the women's symposium

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Ep 239: What's the Day to Day like in Air Force Special Warfare? Jul 08, 2023

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We have heard this question so much, and answered it so often, yet here we are- what's the day to day like? In the pipeline, at Assessment and Selection, at your first unit- what should I expect?!
Trent and Peaches try and get the word out to help you all succeed. If you have any specific questions, drop them in the comments. We will make sure to re-do this episode for the 100th time soon enough!
00:00 Peaches Starts off STRONG
08:20 No GWOT, no large theater conflict... so what now? Better be prepared, focus on upgrade
15:00 What to do after you get out? What sort of jobs?
26:10 Reputation matters
28:00 When do I know I’m ready? When should I ship out? How is the pipeline?
43:30 Are there physical standards to hit before taking the leap?
52:10 Intro to 8-count bodybuilders, and why Trent is a psychopath
53:45 Building Mental Resiliency
58:00 Be an AmeriCAN, not an AmeriCANT
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Ep 238: Maj Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt- Operation Allies Refuge Jul 05, 2023

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Operation Allies Refuge, or OAR, was a mission the entire world watched.
As Afghanistan was plunged into chaos, Air Force Airmen were called upon to evacuate more than 100,000 civilians. Leading that mission was Major Courtney "Voovoo" Vidt.
Voodoo sat down with Peaches and talks about arguably the biggest air evacuation in the history of the C17 and the United States Air Force.
Thanks to Voodoo for her service, dedication, and performance in one of American history's most unstable and unsure times.
#podcast #onesready #military
00:00 Intro- Peaches just hopped into it and Voodoo wasn't having it
01:13 Voodoo's Hero Origin Story and how Air Force becomes Family
08:00 Plans, rumors, and getting the call to start planning
11:00 Plans turn to alert, leaving the states, and fighting to evacuate civilians
21:00 The Longest Mission of OAR
52:00 The Mental Toll of the missions and getting home
56:40 Closing and thanks to all the ground operators

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Ep 237: TACP Functional Managers UPDATES on TACP Career Field! Jun 30, 2023

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The Tactical Air Control Party, or TACP and TACPO, career fields will be undergoing changes, as announced by the United States Air Force. This news has sparked rumors, cynicism, and even panic among some. However, here on the Ones Ready channel, we seek to provide accurate information straight from the source.
We've invited the Air Combat Command (ACC) Majcom Functional Managers to shed light on the situation and what it means for those in the field. Despite any negative speculation, there are actually more positives than negatives to look forward to.
We extend a huge thank you to JB and Dom for joining us and delivering the facts. The bottom line? Keep training hard and stay in the game.
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00:00 Intro- Peaches owes a set, that's the bottom line cause Peaches said so
01:30 TACP cuts
08:00 Guard impacts
10:04 Army Thoughts
13:11 Future of TACP/TACP-O - Capabilities-based Unit Task Codes
18:15 Air to Ground liaison UTC/Priority
23:30 TACP Strike capability/ISET Teams
28:00 Why TACP?
32:00 Self Starters and Mission Type Orders- what do candidates look like?
36:10 King for a day
41:43 MFM Messaging
45:30 Advice to Recruits
47:04 Advice to Officer Candidates
49:22 TACPs inside Guardian Angel Units and Agile Control and Integration Team

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Ep 237: Folds of Honor President- F-16 Pilot Col (ret) Nick Nichols Jun 29, 2023

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Col Nick Nichols is a decorated USAF F-16 pilot with seven combat tours, serving in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He also had the privilege of serving as a Group Commander leading nearly 500 Airmen and was responsible for nearly one billion dollars in military assets.
Nick inherited the drive to be a fighter pilot from his father, a Vietnam veteran flying
F-4s, F-100s and F-16s. His father was tragically killed when Nick was only fifteen years old.
On 11 October, 2018, after 30 years of service to his country, Col Nick Nichols climbed out of the cockpit of his F-16 and into the waiting arms of his wife, Carrie. Two days later, 13 October, marked the end of his military career, and the beginning of a new mission with the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Today as President of Folds of Honor, Col Nick serves our scholarship recipients with
unwavering passion. He is an accomplished public speaker, obsessive hunter, new rancher and brings a wealth of leadership experience to our humble team. He and his wife of more than 30 years, Carrie, treasure time with their children, Hannah, Garrett and Reilly, and never take a single day together for granted.
Please check out foldsofhonor.org and consider becoming a recurring member. For only $13 a month, you can support this righteous organization as they provide scholarships to the families of the fallen.
00:00 Intro please donate to Folds of Honor if you are able, foldsofhonor.org
02:43 Aaron mispronounces the guest's name for the 236th time
03:22 Col Nichols' background, Pilot Training
10:15 Col Jumps into Trenton’s sh*t
11:00 First unit and changing your perspectives, Misawa air base
14:40 Leadership roles, upgrades, and leading up to 9/11
25:50 Leadership challenges, changing ROE, and bringing everyone home
29:30 OPERATION DOUGHBOY
32:30 Folds of honor, important dates, great story about support
40:00 FEB 1, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023--- TWO DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW
43:30 How did you get your callsign? (Aaron and Trent nearly lose it)
44:40 Advice and closing
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Ep 236: Dr. Brittany Loney and Mental Preparation for Selection Jun 27, 2023

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Meet Dr. Brittany Loney, the mastermind behind the Elite Cognition and Human Optimization (ECHO) program at Core One. As a skilled professional with over 12 years of experience training Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel, Brittany was the first cognitive performance coach embedded within the USASOC Tactical Human Optimization and Rapid Rehabilitation (THOR3) Program. Since then, she has been dedicated to developing and implementing cognitive training programs across SOF, the U.S. national security community, and government sectors. Brittany frequently advises DoD and other U.S. government personnel on how to effectively incorporate cognitive performance principles into training and career pipelines.
Brittany has an impressive educational background, including a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Learning Systems from Florida State University, an M.A. in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Performance Psychology from California State University, Fresno, an M.S. in Exercise Science from Florida State University, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University, where she also played NCAA Division 1 basketball. Her passion for her profession extends beyond the workplace as she enjoys exercising, ultra-running, hiking, paddle boarding, and researching neuroscience, performance, and cognition.
This episode lays the groundwork for everything you need to start mentally preparing yourself for your journey ahead, and some really helpful tools to help you in the moment. Make sure to check out the ECHO program at www.elite-cognition.com and thank you to Dr. Loney for sitting down and sharing her considerable knowledge and experience.
00:00 The Intro
01:00 Dr. Loney’s background
08:30 Immersion into SOF
11:15 Jump Master Training and Lessons Learned
24:30 Creative Thinking with SOF
33:00 Peaches Gets Mad at Hollywood for PTSD
36:00 Peaches gets mad at the quiet professional stigma
41:00 ECHO and where Core One started
43:30 5 Pillars of ECHO
45:30 The 5th Pillar - Culture
49:15 Assessment and Selection tools
50:00 Great book recommendations- Ego is the Enemy and the Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday
52:56 Aaron blacks out and actually gives a passable answer for once
01:01:30 Preparing for Selection
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Ep 235: The Discord Chronicles- Volume 1 Jun 25, 2023

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Join the discord we appreciate you all!
00:00 Intro and shout to the Discord
01:40 Senior Leader Policies and Emails
08:55 Learning from your mistakes
14:00 Mental Prep with Dr. Loney Elite Cognition and Human Optimization (ECHO).
15:58 CAS changes through GWOT
23:52 Medical changes through GWOT
42:30 Positive/Negative AFSOC Culture
55:54 The future fight
1:02:48 TOCL/JADC2
1:06:56 Aliens and AFSW response
1:11:53 Dealing with conflict on team
1:22:30 ***ad-read drink hoist.com ***
1:23:00 Integrating lessons from partner forces

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Ep 234: Family in AFSPECWAR- Challenges, Triumphs and Failures Jun 24, 2023

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This week, we tackled one of the most crucial decisions an individual can make- what about my family? When you devote all your time, energy, and focus, is it possible to have a family and be successful? Moreover, how can you ensure that you maintain joyful and healthy relationships as an Air Force Special Warfare Operator?
We cover all your inquiries- from the operational tempo and its impact on relationships to handling children- even if you are currently single, this episode will assist you in preparing for when you decide to embark on that journey with a partner.
In this edition of the Ones Ready Podcast, Trent, Aaron and Peaches delve deeply into all aspects of family.
00:00 The Intro Peaches stole for a reason that will be apparent later
01:46 Divorce Rate and only seeing the good things/comparing yourself to others
06:00 Buy-in from the family and what happens if we don't have it?
13:00 Aaron’s pipeline story
18:22 How did the pipeline change you never really home, never really gone
24:19 Burdening on your spouse
32:00 Families joining you and the issues you'll face in the pipeline
42:00 Ultimatums
45:30 Handling parents
46:30 Peaches drops knowledge
#podcast #military #family

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