

Ones Ready
Aaron Love, Trent Seegmiller, and Jared "Peaches" Pietras
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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May 16, 2025 • 22min
Ops Brief 048: Daily Drop - 16 May 2025 (Bonuses Canceled & Budgets Busted)
Send us a textMay 16’s Daily Drop is here, and it’s a clinic in chaos. Jared dives headfirst into a flaming pile of Air Force mismanagement, with everything from canceled retention bonuses to space-based missile defense initiatives nobody budgeted for.We’re talking about the Pentagon quietly prepping to boot transgender service members, the DoD admitting it can’t staff enough school counselors, and the Air Force building new ICBM silos because fixing the old ones would just be too easy.Meanwhile, Space Force is trying to juggle in-orbit refueling, satellite sensors, a “Golden Dome,” and stealing 600 Guardsmen — all while Airmen are out here getting ghosted on their bonuses.Oh, and Trump wants to build the “F-55.” Whatever that is.🔥 Key Takeaways:🚫 Retention bonuses canceled with zero warning. Airmen left holding the bag🚻 Transgender service members may face forced separation based on medical screenings🧠 DoD schools are collapsing under the weight of student mental health issues💣 New Sentinel ICBMs = new silos. The Cold War called, it wants its nukes back🛰️ Golden Dome? Cool name. No funding💸 The Air Force: Still broke, still over budget, still somehow buying jets🧪 In-orbit refueling is neat, but launching new satellites might be cheaper👮♂️ 600 Guard troops forcibly transferred to Space Force = political firestorm🛰️ Space-based AMTI sensors might eventually let us ditch aging E-3s🤯 Trump proposes an F-55 jet. Experts say, “Yeah… that's not how jets work”💵 3.8% pay raise proposed. Junior enlisted already got theirs—kind of🛬 FAA air traffic systems are collapsing like a bad Jenga tower🇷🇺 Russia pokes Estonia. NATO blinks but tracks🇨🇳 Taiwan tension is rising, again. Strategic clarity, anyone?⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Attack Elite Gear Discount Code Instructions 01:00 – What the Daily Drop Is & Why Jared's Tired 02:15 – “Seabed to Space” Threat Architecture + Wedgetail Budget Cuts 02:40 – Trans Policy Changes & Legal Gray Zones 04:00 – ADHD Meds, Disqualifications, and Common Sense Rant 06:00 – DoD School Mental Health Crisis (1:832 Ratio!) 07:4Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

May 16, 2025 • 1h 6min
Ep 471: Recon, Rage, & Real Talk With James Sisco
Send us a textStrap in, degenerates. In this brutally honest, no-holds-barred episode of Ones Ready, we sit down with Recon Marine, The War Journal author, intelligence community insider, and potential future Ambassador to Afghanistan—James. Freakin’ Sisco.This isn’t your average “rah-rah” war story episode. Sisco takes us deep into the grit and grime of Desert Storm, recounts the absolute hilarity of rolling into combat with Oakleys and Guns N’ Roses, and then slams you into an emotional brick wall with betrayal, loss, and the aftermath of trauma stuffed into a rucksack for 30 years.From saving lives with a handwritten journal to calling BS on the Medal of Honor fame train, Jim serves up reality checks hotter than a desert MRE. He even casually drops that he's running a global risk advisory firm, trying to be Charge d’Affaires to Afghanistan, and working on a freakin’ miniseries with the Marine Corps.This episode is raw. It's hilarious. It's painful. It's human. It's what happens when the mission ends and the real battle begins—with yourself.🔥 Key Takeaways:🇺🇸 From recon badassery to best-selling author by total accident💥 Laugh-out-loud chaos and devastating trauma from Desert Storm🧠 Why therapy might help—but being a decent f***ing friend definitely will🎖️ Calls out the "Hero Tour" and Medal of Honor ego complex🇦🇫 Afghanistan: what the maps don't show, and why he wants to fix it📘 The War Journal literally saved a life—and it's not just a “vet book”🧢 Mental health isn’t solved with checklists and lobster tail🧪 Why confidence beats therapy buzzwords any day of the week🚀 Marine turned diplomat? You bet. And he wants to drop a report on Trump’s desk about Greenland⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Sponsor: 18A Fitness & Operator Training Summit Plug 02:40 – Guest Tease: James Sisco’s Bonkers Background 05:00 – The War Journal: From Girlfriend Gag Gift to Bestseller 09:00 – Saving a Life with a Book 13:00 – Recon Chaos: Oakleys, Cravats, and GNR in Combat 17:00 – Gut Punch: The Dark Story That Changed Everything 24:00 – Processing Trauma… 30 Years Later 28:00 – Why ESupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

May 15, 2025 • 18min
Ops Brief 047: Daily Drop - 15 May 2025 (Air Force Axes Bonuses While Ducks Shoot Down Jets)
Send us a textIn today's savage May 15th Daily Drop, Jared delivers a glorious roast of Air Force bureaucracy, tone-deaf budgeting, and defense priorities so backwards you'd think they were developed by a Magic 8 Ball.Retention bonuses? Gone. Your SRB? Vamoosed. But hey, at least the Pentagon hired a guy from Uber to help us with hypersonics and laser beams, right?From billion-dollar drone dogfights to literal ducks taking down million-dollar F-16s (no, seriously), this episode is a spicy mix of fiscal disaster, misplaced priorities, and hot takes on why the F-47 probably won’t fly before your next retirement ceremony.We hit Pentagon hotline failures (you had one job), Space Force begging for data funds, and some spicy chatter about China’s jets being slightly better than India’s flying museum pieces. Also, there’s a plot to bomb an Army base using drones and Molotovs… because of course there is.If you love chaos, caffeine, and calling out DoD idiocy—this one's for you.🔥 Key Takeaways:💸 Air Force cuts all retention bonuses mid-fiscal year. Morale = dumpster fire.🤖 Pentagon brings in an Uber exec to fix AI, lasers, and hypersonics. This’ll go great.🐦 A duck took out an F-16 engine. $1.3 million worth of “quack.”💡 Light-based data links > radio waves for space. Yes, we’re talking lasers now.🇨🇳 China’s J-10s shoot down Indian Rafales. Don’t panic. Yet.🛰️ Space Force budget slashed again. Because who needs satellites, right?📦 Indo-PACOM gear is being pre-staged—because surprise wars aren’t fun.☎️ Pentagon hotline to Reagan National is dead. Since 2022. What could go wrong?🚁 Drone surveillance used in a plot to attack an Army base. Time to rethink countermeasures.🧢 General Polinski is a bro. We stan.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Sponsor: Ataclete Gear Plug 01:00 – BREAKING: Reenlistment Bonuses Canceled. Congrats, Airmen 03:00 – Memes, GI Bill Loopholes, and Budget Rage 04:20 – Pentagon's Replicator Phase 2: Counter-Drone Tech for Pennies (Please) 05:30 – Uber Exec Becomes Pentagon CTO (No, Seriously) 06:30 – Indo-PACOM Pre-Staging and AI-Driven Logistics 07:30 – Pentagon's Broken HotlineSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

May 14, 2025 • 18min
Ops Brief 046: Daily Drop - 14 May 2025 (Border Bills and AI Thrills)
Send us a textBuckle up, patriots. In this episode of Ones Ready, Jared delivers your May 14th intel drop with a healthy dose of snark, sarcasm, and sheer disbelief. From raiding facility repair budgets to secure the border (bye-bye, AC in Vegas) to an AI tool that’s definitely not Ultron (yet), we hit the military’s greatest hits of misplaced priorities and bureaucratic buffoonery.We cover the Pentagon's latest budgeting antics, DoD AI ambitions (because what could go wrong?), a suspiciously optimistic F-47 timeline, and a childcare crisis that screams, "We love our troops—just not their kids." Add in a Space Force budget tantrum, India's surgical flex on Pakistan, and a friendly reminder that PFAS is still turning your water into poison.You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll probably question your enlistment contract.🔥 Key Takeaways:🧱 Border security gets $1B… at the expense of broken barracks and black mold.🤖 AI-powered threat prediction sounds cool—until it’s targeting your face.✈️ The F-47: coming "soon" (read: not a chance in 2025).🍼 Holloman AFB has no childcare, but thank God we saved $8 on lawn care.🌍 Space Force wants 25% of the DoD budget. They currently get 3%. Cue the tiny violin.⚔️ India hit Pakistan with receipts—literally. Satellite images don’t lie.💧 PFAS is still in your water. But hey, we’re building invisible planes.🧑✈️ General rank reductions might mean fewer shiny stars, more actual warfighting.💸 The DoD budget is a bloated mess of wishlist items, unfunded mandates, and vibes.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Sponsor Shoutout: Modern Athlete Strength Systems 01:00 – DOD Border Budget Reallocation: Air Conditioning? Overrated. 03:00 – MAVEN AI Tool: Predictive Warfare Meets Marvel Plotlines 04:30 – Army Firepower in the Indo-Pacific: PACOM Flexin’ 05:40 – Africa Wants U.S. Security, Not Chinese Port Deals 07:00 – New AF Secretary & NGAD Priorities: F-47 Fantasies 08:30 – AI Center of Excellence: Buzzword Overload 09:00 – Recruiting, Retention & the Real Reasons Pilots Leave 10:45 – Why Cutting the E-7A Wedgetail is Brain-Dead 11:30 – Childcare Crisis: “Figure It Out, AirSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

May 13, 2025 • 27min
Ops Brief 045: Daily Drop - 13 May 2025 (Budget Cuts and Bobsleds)
Send us a textToday’s Ones Ready daily drop is live, chaotic, and absolutely unfiltered. Peaches is back with the May 13th Pentagon dumpster fire, bringing you face-to-face with the DoD’s awkward puberty phase—complete with budget panic, stop-loss PTSD flashbacks, anti-satellite power moves, and the government realizing maybe it should let junior officers make some decisions. Also: cannon fodder for Cannon AFB (again), HIMARS over Taiwan, and a real-life Olympian joining the Air Force after drowning (and surviving). You literally can’t make this up.Still sleeping on the Operator Training Summit? Four slots left. You don’t want to be the one DM’ing after it’s full, begging for forgiveness. Get in or get smoked.🔥 Key Takeaways:Cyberwarfare gets a glow-up: New teams activated. Still no Space Force Cyber Command though, because why rush?DoD halts gender-affirming care for 4,200 troops—cue the morale discussions no one will have in public.Guantanamo migrant flights cost $21M—but hey, that's cheap compared to one policy failure.Air Force budget in a flat spin: Stop-loss rumors, retirement delays, and nothing’s getting funded.F-35s headed to Japan… unless someone else calls dibsIsraeli support via F-15Es gets tactical AF—less than 24 hours from wheels down to weapons hotAn Olympian joins WCAP after a near-death experience—because Air Force flex.Cannon AFB slander? Still undefeated.Taiwan flexes HIMARS at China for $165K a pop—straight bargain.Space Force wants faster trigger-pull authority on anti-satellite ops—Senior Airman with a joystick, anyone?Watch Huntsville real estate if you want to know where HQ is going next.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Operator Training Summit update: 4 spots left 01:30 – Cyber Mission Force expansion 02:45 – Arctic NATO exercise & the nostalgia of Cold Response 03:50 – Space + Commercial satellite integration 04:30 – DoD halts gender-affirming healthcare 06:30 – Math time: 4,200 trans troops vs. 2.8M workforce 08:00 – Migrant flight money math ($21M well spent?) 09:00 – Misawa F-35 Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

May 12, 2025 • 21min
Ops Brief 044: Daily Drop - 12 May 2025 (DEI's Out, Drones Get Cruise Missiles, & We’re Still Roasting Cannon AFB)
Send us a textBuckle up. In this flaming hot Ones Ready drop, Peaches unloads on the latest Air Force news like it’s target practice. From the Pentagon’s DEI purge to putting cruise missiles on MQ-9s (because why not?), we’re diving deep into the bureaucratic chaos of the DoD’s week. We question why the hell an OA-1K would carry a cruise missile, throw shade at “aspirational” tech projects, and get uncomfortably honest about childcare, base closures, and how many damn generals are collecting paychecks. Also, our only search and rescue dog retires, and it gets emotional. Pour one out for Callie.Meanwhile, only four slots remain for the Operator Training Summit—12 hours in the pool, mask clearing, buddy breathing, underwater misery and mentorship with the Ones Ready crew. Don’t miss your shot to suffer with a purpose in San Diego this June.🔥 Key Takeaways:DEI content is out, and merit-based military academy admissions are (finally) inThe DoD’s “Golden Dome” wants to hog more spectrum—and maybe accuracyTricare got people out here wondering if they even have healthcareCruise missiles on Reapers? Okay. On OA-1Ks? LOL.Eglen cuts childcare hours, shift workers take the hitACC’s new “Readiness Metrics” are... probably not operational yetCallie the SAR dog retires after jumping out of more planes than some lieutenantsCannon AFB slander remains undefeated.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Operator Training Summit slots open 02:00 – F-47 Cybersecurity: Lock it up before China does 03:00 – Golden Dome spectrum grab 04:30 – Tricare fail: Set your autopay or pay full freight 05:15 – Special Ops doctrine: AI, Indo-Pacific, small teams 06:30 – DEI purge and merit admissions policy 08:00 – Readiness Metrics: RIM is a thing now? 09:00 – MQ-9s with cruise missiles… and OA-1Ks for no reason 11:30 – Air Force One delivery might not take forever? 12:00 – Eglen childcare cuts = big problem for mil families 13:00 – Retirement of Callie the SAR dog (Respect.) 14:30 – Space Force says space is... war now? 15:30 – China’s space threat & orbital mess 16:00 – India/Pakistan ceasefire kerfuffle 16:3Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

May 12, 2025 • 57min
Ep 470: From AF Security Forces to FBI - Endex Archery's Jay Joins Us!
Send us a textIn this epic Ones Ready episode, we sit down with Jay from Endex Archery, whose resume reads like a military fever dream: SERE drop, Security Forces, Combat Arms, OSI Agent, tier-one special mission unit… and then casually slides into the FBI. This man literally said “nah” to survival school and then sprinted straight into a career that landed him fighting terror, investigating spies, and now helping vets heal through archery.Jay opens up about losing six teammates to a VBIED in Afghanistan, how that tragedy turned into his life’s mission, and why a bow and arrow saved his soul. We talk survivor’s guilt, FBI hostage rescue, sneaky pull-up bars, and why he’s built an organization to help other veterans shoot their way back into mental clarity. Also: hilarious stories about SERE instructors, Air Force recruiter lies, and the absolute dumpster fire that is military admin.If you’ve ever thought you couldn’t pivot, couldn’t overcome, or couldn’t create something powerful out of pain—this episode is your proof otherwise.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, comment, hit up the merch store, join the membership, and check out indexarchery.org to support Jay’s mission. And yes—get yourself to the Operator Training Summit.🔥 Key Takeaways:🏹 Jay founded Endex Archery after losing 6 teammates in Afghanistan—and finding healing through a bow.👮♂️ From Security Forces to Combat Arms to OSI to FBI: an insane career path fueled by “just say yes.”🏔️ Serving at a tier-one special mission unit made him realize imposter syndrome is real… even among legends.🏃♂️ “SERE dropout” doesn’t mean failure—it means pivoting to what fits you.🧠 Archery = a physical, mental, and spiritual tool for veterans battling trauma.💥 “Don’t romanticize war. Don’t expect combat to make you whole.”🎯 Index Archery’s mission is to give vets healing, community, and purpose—through precision, patience, and presence.🦬 Be the buffalo: face the storm head-on.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Why This Story is Nuts 02:00 – From SERE Contract to Security Forces: Recruiter Lies, Day One Reality 06:00 – Combat Arms: Guns, RSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

May 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
AFSPECWAR Q&A Live Stream - Late Night Love with Aaron
Send us a textJust a quick hitter answering all your AFSPECWAR questionsIn this conversation, Aaron discusses various topics related to the Air Force, including the current state of the Air Force amidst budget cuts, the enduring demand for special operations forces, and the importance of military brotherhood. He reflects on a recent retirement event, shares thoughts on U.S. foreign policy obligations, and expresses gratitude for the community's support. The conversation also touches on future training initiatives, the special warfare pipeline, and interactions with the OSI, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and community engagement. In this conversation, Aaron discusses various aspects of military life, including the importance of engaging with local communities during deployments, the differences between enlisted personnel and officers, and the evolving nature of drone warfare. He shares insights on physical preparation, experiences with unidentified aerial phenomena, and the advancements in military technology. Additionally, he addresses changes in training pipelines and the considerations for age when enlisting in the military.TakeawaysThe Air Force is always evolving and adapting to changes.Special operations jobs will always be in demand due to their critical roles.Military brotherhood is a cherished aspect of service that many miss after retirement.The U.S. is not obligated to intervene in every foreign conflict.Community engagement and gratitude are vital for morale and support.Future training initiatives are being planned to better prepare candidates.Understanding the special warfare pipeline is crucial for aspiring candidates.Collaboration with OSI enhances mission effectiveness and safety.Everyone has a role to play in the military, regardless of their specific job.Open communication with the community is essential for growth and improvement. Engaging with local communities is crucial during deployments.There are significant differences between enlisted personnel and officers.The Air Force leads in drone warfare tactics and strategies.Physical preparation is essential for military readiness.Unidentified aerial phenomena can be perplexing and concerniSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

May 10, 2025 • 21min
Ep 469: What Does Special Reconnaissance Do?
Send us a textYou’ve asked. We’ve avoided. But today? We answer. In this no-holds-barred, caffeine-fueled episode, Aaron and Trent finally break down what Special Reconnaissance (SR) actually does—why it exists, why it’s not just “Air Force Marine Recon,” and why anyone trying to say “but SEALs can do that” needs to go touch grass.Trent—who literally helped write the playbook for SR—lays out why the Air Force had to level up from SOWT, why SR isn’t a clone of other recon units, and how SR brings a capability-based solution to Air Force-specific problems in the next-gen fight. Oh, and if you think it’s just “guys sneaking around in ghillie suits,” strap in. We’re talking intel, electronic warfare, environmental sensing, sniper school, free fall, and (hopefully) dive recovery missions… all while bridging the gap between air assets and ground teams.Also: Why the Air Force finally realized being “just an enabler” wasn’t cutting it anymore, how SOCOM called their bluff, and why SR isn’t meant to just “loan guys out” to other services. This is your crash course on why SR isn’t weather anymore—and why it’s a critical wedge in the special warfare team.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, check out the membership, and grab some merch at OnesReady.com. And if you’re thinking about SR or AFSPECWAR, get your butt to the Operator Training Summit in June.🔥 Key Takeaways:🛩️ SR fills an Air Force-specific recon gap—fixing problems only AF teams can solve.🔥 It’s about capabilities, not just bodies: think EW, intel, environmental sensing.🎯 SR trains in sniper school, freefall, dive (hopefully), and advanced recon courses.🤔 “Why does the AF need recon?” Easy: you want AF teams solving AF problems.📡 SR acts as the tactical arm of Air Force intel & electronic warfare.🚀 It’s not about loaning guys out—it’s about enabling airpower in the next-gen fight.💥 Put an SR guy on a hill with a JTAC and you’ve got overwatch, situational awareness, and kinetic capability all wrapped up.🧠 SR adds synergy to the special warfare team: 1+1 = 3.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Quick Hitter: “What’s SR?” 01:00 Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

May 9, 2025 • 22min
Ops Brief 043: Daily Drop - 9 May 2025 (Space Thrusters, Trans Discharges & Gen X Cage Fights)
Send us a textIn today’s Daily Drop, Peaches wades through 20+ pages of Pentagon memos so you don’t have to—and the headlines are as wild as you’d expect. From the DoD accelerating AI and electronic warfare for SOF teams (because robot war is here), to the Pentagon trying to fire every transgender troop in 30 days (seriously), it’s another day in America’s defense soap opera.Also: the Space Force is debating whether orbital refueling is even worth it, even though it sounds like the coolest sci-fi thing ever; the B-52 radar upgrade blows past budget (shocker); and the Air Force finally admits the CV-22 Osprey might never hit full capability again (gasp). And yes, the crew debates which generation would actually win in an all-out war cage match—Gen X or the Greatest Generation?👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, join the membership, and snag some merch at OnesReady.com. Oh—and get your spot at the Operator Training Summit in June.🔥 Key Takeaways:🏃♂️ Pentagon gives transgender troops 30 days to voluntarily separate after Supreme Court ruling.🧠 DoD’s fast-track software acquisition plan is supposed to fix bureaucratic hell (good luck).🔥 B-52 radar program blows 17% over budget = formal congressional “oops” notification.🚁 AFSOC tries to make the CV-22 Osprey relevant again despite grounding issues.🛰️ Space Force tests ion thrusters for moon surveillance. Space lasers are officially real.💻 Pentagon wants secure messaging for senior leaders but still can’t beat Signal.💥 SOCOM pushes for smaller, faster SOF teams armed with AI, EW, cyber tools.🚀 Rocket Lab selected for military cargo to space. Stokes Space not far behind.🌍 WWII vet reflects on war’s futility while Putin rewrites history to justify Ukraine invasion.🤼 Jared votes Gen X over Greatest Gen in a hypothetical intergenerational battle royale.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Operator Training Summit Plug 01:20 – Joint Chiefs: SOF Must Stay Ready 02:30 – Pentagon Moves to Discharge Transgender Troops 04:00 – SOF Leverages AI, EW, Cyber in Future Fight 05:30 – E-6B Looking Glass Mission May Transfer to Air ForceSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...


