Ones Ready

By: Aaron Love Trent Seegmiller and Jared "Peaches" Pietras
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Ops Brief 031: Daily Drop - 22 April 2025 (Signal Leaks, SEAC Drama, and the Golden Dome of WTF)
    Apr 22 2025

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    Public 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 SpaceX might build the next version of NORAD’s fever dream

    It’s a mixed bag of military madness with a side of unsolicited hot takes. You’re welcome.

    🔥 Key Takeaways:

    • Jared’s running solo recon when PAO ghosts the battlefield
    • Hegseth’s Signal chat might’ve gone full E4 mafia
    • U.S. drills in the Philippines = “Yo Beijing, hold my beer”
    • Space Force is in its offensive era now (cue pew-pew noises)
    • Trump’s Golden Dome = Star Wars meets lobbyist fever dream
    • Judges tryna run ops? Beat it.
    • SEAC might be dead. Or just ghosted. TBD.

    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro, PAO ghosted the battlefield so Jared goes rogue
    01:20 – Operator Training Summit: La Jolla slots still open
    02:20 – Hegseth’s Signal chat leak & Pentagon trust issues
    03:30 – 9,000 U.S. troops in the Philippines = message sent
    04:40 – Insurrection Act confusion & the martial law gray zone
    05:45 – USAF unveils mystery aircraft… or PR stunt?
    06:30 – Judges vs Generals: Deportation flights & jurisdictional comedy
    08:00 – Space Force doctrine gets aggressive—literally
    09:30 – Golden Dome, Elon Musk, and favoritism allegations
    11:45 – Ukraine, Iran, and international “oh no” moments
    14:30 – SEAC gone? Raisin Cane rumors swirl

    📢 Call-to-Actions:
    💣 Like this if you've ever violated OPSEC by accident (or on purpose).
    🧠 Drop a comment about the SEAC mystery—or conspiracy theory.
    🔔 Subscribe for more unsanctioned military madness.
    🧢 Snag merch so you can flex your inner E-7 on civvy streets.
    🎖️ Support the team by joining our membership—kee

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    16 mins
  • ***ATTENTION*** Operator Training Summit 21-22 June in San Diego
    Apr 22 2025

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    Welcome 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 End Fitness is more of a spiritual journey than a drill. Oh, and don’t worry—this is NOT a smoke session. It’s deliberate. It’s intentional. And you’ll leave with more than just sore calves and PTSD from mask and snorkel drills.

    Also featuring:
    🔥 Swag-bearing special warfare recruiters
    🔥 Tactical s'mores around a SoCal campsite
    🔥 12-hour pool days that don’t suck
    🔥 Mentors who aren’t trying to haze you (weird, right?)

    You’re not ready—but we’ll fix that.

    🔥 Key Takeaways:

    • If you're 15+ with a waiver and can fog up a mask, you can join.
    • Drownproofing isn’t hard... until it is.
    • This isn’t Hell Week. It’s more like Enlightenment Weekend (but with fins).
    • Meet former schoolhouse staff who will actually teach you things.
    • Limited slots. Unlimited sarcasm.
    • Recruiters may bring snacks. We’re not promising Chick-fil-A, but hey.
    • If you're not there, you're probably doing push-ups wrong somewhere else.

    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    • 00:00 – Intro to the OTS (a.k.a. Tactical Summer Camp)
    • 00:30 – Dates, Location, and Pool Deep Enough to Question Life
    • 01:20 – What You’ll Learn: Buddy Breathing, Treading, Mask Work
    • 01:50 – Drownproofing in the Pit of Despair
    • 02:40 – Who’s Instructing (Spoiler: Actual PJs)
    • 03:15 – How to Register (Spoiler: DM Jared Before It’s Full)
    • 04:00 – Gear, Swag, Food, and Optional Misery
    • 04:50 – Final Thoughts: Show Up, Learn Stuff, Don’t Be Soft

    📢 Call-to-Actions:
    👊 Like the episode if you’ve ever cried into your snorkel.
    💬 Drop a comment if you think finning is overrated.

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    5 mins
  • 🔒 MBRS 56: Tactical Athletes, Toxic DMs, and the Fine Art of Breaking Rules
    Apr 21 2025

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    In this glorious mess of a members-only episode, Peaches and Trent go full rogue: no guests, no guardrails, just straight-up brain dumps and verbal knife fights. The guys break down the importance of cognitive stress training, Air Force leadership cowardice, and the existential burden of watching “Interstellar” while contemplating your career.

    Also on deck:
    📽️ B-movie reviews
    🧠 Why your brain needs reps too
    📣 DMs from angry CCTs
    ⚖️ Knowing the rules just so you can break them
    👊 And why being a tactical athlete doesn’t mean you’re just a meathead

    This episode is therapy, chaos, and catharsis with a side of sarcasm. You’re welcome.

    🔥 Key Takeaways:

    • If your pipeline doesn’t include brain games under fatigue—you’re doing it wrong.
    • Tactical athlete ≠ barbell meathead. You’re a thinker who sweats.
    • We don’t work for recruiting. We don’t work for you.
    • Know the rules. Break them correctly.
    • Leadership without judgment is just expensive admin.
    • Trent may or may not still be fraternizing with cones.
    • And yes… we do read your angry DMs. Then we roast them. 💅

    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    • 00:00 – Members-only mayhem kicks off: hot takes & B-movie breakdowns
    • 03:00 – Free Solo, fear addiction, and that team-guy mental switch
    • 06:00 – Monster Mashes, memory drills, and why your brain needs training
    • 09:00 – Air Force rules, problem-solving, and AFI-breaking done right
    • 15:00 – Angry DMs, misfired mentorship, and CCTs with attitude
    • 21:00 – Why the AF won’t come on the podcast (and why that’s dumb)
    • 30:00 – Leadership, indecision, and how inaction is destroying the pipeline
    • 36:00 – Interstellar, Inception, and movies that hit too close to home
    • 46:00 – Thanksgiving with cones, training culture, and rule-breaking for good
    • 55:00 – Command authority, decision dominance, and why miserable leaders suck

    📢 Call-to-Actions:
    💥 Like this episode if you’ve ever flipped your switch in the back of a Chinook.
    💬 Drop your angriest DM in the comments—we’re ready.
    🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell—because we don’t ghost you like AFPC.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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legitness.

the guys that make up this podcast and the guests they have on seem pretty legit. definitely not sugar coating anything about the special warfare career fields and laying out a lot of great information about the respective pipelines.

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Awesome place for info on AFSPECWAR. Tons of cool guy stories, leadership nuggets of wisdom, and laughs. Great dudes, never a dull moment while listening. If youre interested in any of the Specialty jobs this is a good place to start to find some info. Cheers!

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A Must-Listen for Specwar Hopefuls

It doesn't matter if you want to go Air Force Special Warfare, Navy Seals, Marine Raiders, or Army Rangers etc. If you want reliable information on these career fields and fantastic guidance on leadership, then this is the podcast for you.

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All the information you need

All the information is in this podcast to succeed, all you need to do is apply it.

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The best info out there.

It's pretty straightforward, all you need to do is get over yourself and put in the work. Every day in SW will be a test...you'd best be ready to go all gas, no brakes. This podcast helps in every aspect of this journey.

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amazing show!

Every episode these guys put out is great! I look forward to listening every week, I've been a fan for about a year and half and I am still looking forward to every show. I've learned a lot from being a listener and it's made me better in my career field a lot, its also good for a couple of laughs as well. I recommend this podcast to anyone! I've learned a ton from the hosts!

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