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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 183: TACP Chief and Congressional Staffer TJ Gunnell Jan 07, 2023

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CMSgt TJ Gunnell has has one of the most unique careers of any Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) we can think of. Currently, Chief Gunnell is in Washington, D.C., as a staffer to some of the most influential people in the United States Government. Most people don't know exactly how much you can do as an AFSPECWAR Airman- Chief Gunnell is the shining example of exactlty how diverse we all are.
From application to training pipeline, to the mission, ops tempo, and what comes next- we talk about it all.
Huge thanks to Chief Gunnell for coming on, and we are definitely going to get him on again!
00:00 Check out Hoist and Ataclete and use our code below at checkout!
03:30 Chief Gunnell's Welcome and Intro
08:45 Married with Kids- what do I do?
11:15 Aaron Uses His Mocking Voice as Mentorship
12:00 What was the initial GWOT Like?
16:35 Aaron Talks Too Much and Hates Trent
22:00 17th STS Culture
24:50 Chief Gunnell's Mentors
27:07 Legislative Fellows Program
31:25 Afghanistan Withdrawal and January 6th at the Hill
41:00 What Do Staffers Offer?
44:10 Aaron gets TJ Gunnell in Trouble
48:30 Engaging with Leadership
58:08 Chief Gunnell's Advice
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Ep 182: Master Sergeant (ret) SMU Operator, Gamut Resolutions CEO Bob Keller Jan 04, 2023

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Special Missions Unit Operator Bob Keller has a career that is nothing short of legendary. In before 9/11, he got out before the Global War On Terror kicked off and knew he had to get back in and get after it.
After that short stint at college, he worked his way from the Rangers to Special Forces to the one of the most specialized teams in the world. He has continued to serve his fellow special operators, law enforcement and civilians that want to train in combat tactics at his new passion, Gamut Resolutions. Gamut Resolutions is one of the top names in shooting and tactics training, conducting nationwide year-round training classes.
Bob is one of the legends in the special operations community and we can't say thank you enough for sitting down and sharing his considerable knowledge and experience with all our listeners.
Make sure to follow Gamut Resolutions on IG @kellergamutresolutions and check out his course schedule at https://gamutresolutions.com/
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04:00 Bob's Background
06:30 Semi-Pro Golfer
13:04 Working With The Air Force
21:00 Stress Inoculation at the Unit- Accept the Gunfight
31:30 Dive School at Key West
38:55 Gamut Resolutions and Range Works
44:50 Bob Keller's Dream Rifle
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Ep 181: Combat Control MSgt (ret) Phil "PIMP" Freeman Dec 31, 2022

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MSgt (ret) Phil "PIMP" Freeman had a historic career in Combat Control, and he was gracious enough to sit down with Chief Peaches and Trent and walk us through it. Phil was instrumental in the hunting of war criminals in Europe and his contributions to the Weapons School have been immeasurable.
From his experiences in the pipeline to his experience with the Fulton recovery system, to Desert Storm, his time overseas in Bosnia- just an unbelievably exciting story of his life in Air Force Special Tactics and how diverse it can be, no matter what the career field.
Thanks to PIMP for coming on and sharing his amazing history and showing us just how rich and varied our culture is- we can't wait to have him on again!
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Ep 180: Air Force Special Warfare Recruiter TSgt Richard Walkowiak Dec 28, 2022

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Your journey into Air Force Special Warfare can't begin until you talk to a Special Warfare recruiter- so we brought on one of the best, TSgt Richard Walkowiak, aka TSgt Waka.
He has successfully guided hundreds of folks into the USAF, and lots into AFSPECWAR. We talk all things development and what the process looks like step by step- this episode should be required material for everyone wanting to be an Air Force Special Operations Airman!!!
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Ep 179: A-10 Pilot, Flying Cross Recipient Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell Dec 24, 2022

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In 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 actions that day, she was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Colonel Campbell was kind enough to talk about her amazing career- from becoming the first father/daughter Cadet Wing Commander pair at the United States Air Force Academy, to pilot training, to becoming an A-10 pilot, to her current passion project, the Special Operations Transition Foundation.
Her dedication to service continues to this day- and we can now add "Best Selling Author" to her list of remarkable accolades. Pre-order her first book, "Flying In The Face Of Fear- A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading With Courage" on Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/Flying-Face-Fear-Fighter-Lessons/dp/1394152353 .
If you are a Special Operator getting ready to transition out of the service, check out SOTF.org for all the help you need for the next step in your journey.
We are truly honored to tell the story of Col Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell, and we appreciate her coming on. Hope you all enjoy!
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Ep 178: Special Tactics Training Squadron Commander, Major Chris Walsh Dec 21, 2022

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Special 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 worked hard to make the organization the crown jewel of the ST pipeline. He was kind enough to talk about all things STTS- where it's going, its challenges, and what he has in store for you at the end of your pipeline.
Huge thanks to Maj Walsh for coming on, and make sure to follow his IG @walsh.usa .
Hope you all enjoy this one and train hard!
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Ep 177: MQ-9 RPA Maintainer MSgt Brian Davis Dec 17, 2022

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MSgt 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, knowledge, and experience!!!
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Ep 176: Special Mission Aviator TSgt Derrick "Snooki" Schwenk Dec 14, 2022

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The 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!!!
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Ep 174: Ones Ready- Why PMA (Positive Mental Attitude)? Dec 07, 2022

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Positive 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 is sorry about his mic; it's the absolute worst. Just say something mean in the comments and go on about your day.
Hope you all enjoy this one and train hard!
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Ep 173: AFSPECWAR Recruiting Squadron Commander Lt Col Sam Schindler Dec 03, 2022

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Lt 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!
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