Ones Ready

Aaron Love, Trent Seegmiller, and Jared "Peaches" Pietras
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Dec 2, 2023 • 55min

Ep 278: Air Force SERE Strength and Conditioning Coach Travis Barrett

Send us a textIn this week's episode of the Ones Ready Podcast, join your hosts Aaron and Peaches as they dive deep into the world of strength and conditioning with a very special guest, Travis Barret. Travis is not your average fitness expert; he's the mastermind behind Dynamic Human Performance, a science-based training organization dedicated to helping individuals become the absolute best versions of themselves.Travis's unique role in the Air Force's Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) pipeline sets him apart. As a key figure in this elite training program, he's entrusted with taking a diverse group of athletes and transforming them into peak-performing SERE specialists.Travis shares his insights, experiences, and science-backed strategies for optimizing human performance in this episode. Whether you're an aspiring SERE specialist or simply looking to elevate your fitness game, this conversation is packed with valuable information you won't want to miss.Tune in to this episode and get ready to unlock the secrets of reaching your full potential with Travis Barret on the Ones Ready Podcast! Subscribe now and stay tuned for more inspiring conversations like this one.00:00 Aaron steals the intro for once 00:45 Travis’ background04:30 Peaches disguises a rant as a question 10:40 Common Characteristics, Course Correcting Students, Winner Gets Out13:40 Weird things about the culture and unhelpful activity, and early lessons learned23:00 Movements for posterior chain development 30:00 Younger vs Older candidates32:15 Training food groups, Ruck Progression, and Zone 2 45:30 Rural Preparation51:00 Dynamic Human Performance - dynamichp.net54:00 AdviceSupport 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...
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Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 2min

Ep 278: Air Force F-16 Fighter Pilot Lt Col Anthony "Blitz" Norman

Send us a textWelcome to another exciting episode of the Ones Ready podcast! This week, we have a special guest that's bound to inspire and motivate you – Air Force Lt Col Anthony "Blitz" Norman, a true American hero and F16 fighter pilot hailing from the heart of Ohio. From a young child with big dreams to a seasoned pilot with a decorated career, Lt Col Norman's journey is nothing short of remarkable.Join our host, Peaches, as he sits down with Blitz for an hour of captivating conversation that spans across multiple decades of service, world travels, and combat deployments. Whether you're an aspiring Air Force special operator, a future pilot, or simply someone striving to become a better leader and understand yourself better, the lessons learned by Tomahawk 1 are invaluable.Get ready to be inspired and gain insights that apply to not just military aspirants but anyone seeking personal and professional growth. Don't miss this episode – it's packed with wisdom and stories that will leave you motivated and hungry for success!Tune in now and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode of the Ones Ready podcast. 🔥✈️🇺🇸 #Podcast #AirForce #Leadership 00:00 Peaches crushes the intro (standard) and Lt Col Blitz's background08:10 The Viper- the workhorse of the fighter community 27:00 Successful culture and leading the best of the best 43:00 What building a common picture and communication looks like in combat52:00 The truth about Staff jobs and debriefs 57:10 Lt Col "Blitz" Norman's advice 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...
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Nov 25, 2023 • 59min

Ep 277: Air Force SNCOs - The Good, Bad, and the Ugly!

Send us a textWelcome to "Ones Ready," the (unofficial) official podcast of Air Force Special Warfare and the Air Force! Join hosts Trent, Aaron, and Peaches as they dive deep into the world of senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) in the Air Force. In this hour-long podcast, these knuckleheads take you on a journey through the unique challenges and responsibilities that come with being an SNCO.The team explores the vital role SNCOs play in the Air Force- from tackling issues specific to their rank to discussing the art of effective leadership, providing constructive feedback, and mastering a wide range of tasks, this podcast is your one-stop resource for all things SNCO-related.The hosts share their experiences and insights, drawing from their years of service to inspire and educate both aspiring and current SNCOs. They delve into the importance of mentorship and guiding young airmen, fostering the next generation of leaders within the Air Force.Whether you're an SNCO yourself or simply curious about the world of leadership in the Air Force, this podcast has something for everyone. Tune in and get ready to be inspired!00:00 Trent says the words "communist internet" and steals the intro00:40 Trent goes into “Crusty SNCO” mode02:40 Disassociation 10:00 Get out from behind your computer 13:00 Daddy is no fun but has perspective15:45 Providing Feedback20:45 Expectations27:30 Position of authority can easily be lost29:50 You’re going to make mistakes31:00 Roadmap for Leadership at all levels40:12 Communication46:00 Lead vs follow 51:00 Col Buller and Chief Sean Gleffe55:00 Impact potential based on position/rankSupport 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...
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Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 5min

Ep 276: F-15E Pilot Maj Nicholas "Bane" Caraballo

Send us a textPeaches sits down this week with the creme de la creme of the Air Force fighter pilot pyramid, weapons school instructor, and F-15E pilot Major Nicholas "Bane" Caraballo. Bane, a seasoned veteran with years of experience, shares his incredible journey from aspiring aviator to a top gun in military aviation. Bane's tales from the cockpit will leave you on the edge of your seat as he reveals the rigorous training, unmatched dedication, and unparalleled teamwork that go into becoming a fighter pilot.But this episode isn't just about the thrill of flying at supersonic speeds. It's also about the invaluable life lessons Bane has learned. Tune in as Jared and Bane discuss the parallels between Air Force leadership and everyday life leadership. From the importance of clear communication and trust to the critical role of adaptability and resilience, their conversation is a masterclass in leadership.And don't miss out on Bane's insights from his time after completing the arduous Air Force Weapons School. Discover how his experiences have shaped him into a better leader and a more compassionate human being.00:00 The Intro (part deux) 00:50 How the Weapons School works 02:20 How Bane became a fighter pilot 06:20 The Team you Serve12:00 The levels of officership- doing the little things18:00 Mistakes that Officers make29:30 Human Performance for Fighter Pilots 45:00 Training for the future fight, exercises, and what fighters bring to the fight56:30 Bane's advice for Officers, Pilots, and all elseSupport 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...
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Nov 18, 2023 • 1h 7min

Ep 275- AC 130 Gunner and Recruiter, Devin Stewart!

Send us a textWelcome back to another inspiring episode of the Ones Ready Podcast! In this installment, hosts Aaron and Peaches sit down with Devin Stewart, an Enlisted Accessions recruiter. Join us as Devin shares his remarkable journey from his early life before joining the United States Air Force to his awe-inspiring career as an AC-130 Whisky gunner. But the story doesn't end there. Devin's journey takes an unexpected turn as he transitions to a new role as a recruiter. Find out what inspired him to take on this vital mission and how he's now helping shape the future of the United States Air Force.This episode of Ones Ready is not just about one man's journey, it's about the incredible power of resilience and determination. It's about finding purpose and making a positive impact on others. Devin Stewart's story is a testament to the fact that no matter where life takes you, you have the potential to achieve greatness.Tune in now and be sure to subscribe to Ones Ready Podcast for more incredible stories of courage and triumph from the world of the United States Air Force. 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...
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Nov 11, 2023 • 1h

Ep 274: Why Join Air Force Special Warfare?

Send us a textWith the entire world at your fingertips- why join the United Air Force Special Warfare pipeline? The Ones Ready team lays out every reason we had for why we chose the Air Force, and explore the difference in the services. Why are *you* thinking about joining Air Force Special Warfare? Tell us in the comments. 00:00 Trent big times the intro02:00 Peaches - Why AFSW03:00 NARPs vs NONNER04:10 Trent - Why AFSW?05:00 Aaron - Why AFSW?08:20 Immediate things we saw20:20 What are the downsides?35:30 ***Onesready.com new merch and all our partners!!!***36:30 How important AFSW is to the mission39:30 Trent is an honorary TACP43:45 Cost per operator51:30 Will you see combat56:00 Shout out to the parentsSupport 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...
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Nov 4, 2023 • 1h 11min

Ep 273: SERE Pipeline Deep Dive with SERE Specialist Kortney James!

Send us a textSurvival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape- or SERE- is not just a training you'll go through in the Air Force Special Warfare pipelines. As you all know (we have the most informed and well-read teammates here on the podcast, in Discord, and on the IG page), SERE is a robust and interesting career field in the Air Force. We wanted to do a deep dive into all things SERE, so we brought on our friend Kortney James, a SERE Specialist, to get down into the nitty-gritty of everything it takes to make it through the SERE pipeline. Thanks to Kortney for being willing to sit down with us and get you the answers you need to pursue your dream of becoming a SERE Specialist in the Air Force! If you have any questions we didn't cover, head over to www.gosere.af.mil and check everything out! 00:00 Aaron stole the intro for once (Peaches wasn't ready) 00:50 Kortney's Background03:00 How much info did you have before starting05:45 SERE Development 10:00 Being a Teacher vs Being an Instructor 23:00 San Antonio to Spokane and pre-team stories33:00 Phases in the apprentice course 47:00 Attributes of a successful candidate 58:00 first assignments and future1:03:00 Advice and wrap10:30 We’re all teachers12:30 Public speaking16:30 BMT to Selection19:15 Depending on your team23:00 Transition between Selection and Fairchild30:30 gosere.af.mil // How long is Team?33:30 Phases you struggled with the most46:45 SERE Attributes54:00 First-year post-graduation59:00 SERE at other units1:02:45 What’s next for you?1:05:00 AdviceSupport 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...
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Oct 28, 2023 • 43min

Ep 272: Air Force Basic Training and AFSPECWAR Training Program

Send us a textThe Air Force is looking for America's best- not just for Air Force Special Warfare but for the entire Air Force. One of the main questions we get is, "How early should I start training for the Air Force- and what should I do?" Well, as always, we brought on the Subject Matter experts to address just that for Air Force Special Operations hopefuls and everyone across the United States looking to become part of the world's greatest Air Force! JD Mata and Zach Kinninger are experienced athletes and coaches who went from accomplished Top 25 collegiate football teams to the Special Warfare Candidate Course. While working with the best coaching staff in the DoD at Joint Base San Antonio, their team realized that they needed to go above and beyond to get a higher success rate. The USAF Special Warfare Pre-Accession Preparation Manual was born from that initial idea. After thousands of man-hours utilizing cutting-edge research and tons of data, the SWCC team was able to field the step-by-step playbook for success in Air Force Special Warfare pipelines and beyond. Copy and paste the link below into your browser to get everything from the manual to studies about injury prevention and more. If you are serious about a career in the Air Force and Air Force Special Warfare- don't wait. Get this FREE resource and start today! https://linktr.ee/swhpsresearch00:00 The intro with the least popular guy on (most likely) the planet 01:18 Zach and JD's Intro04:00 Common issues with brand new trainees- bone stress and lack of fitness08:00 Day-to-day actions to prepare for Basic Training and the IFT11:15 How important is the warmup? How about specificity? 19:40 Breaking through plateaus 25:08 Regeneration days are not rest days 27:45 Ice- yes or no? Sauna?31:00 "Building your engine" and support muscles 36:00 How important is swimming? How do you increase your bandwidth? 38:00 How do you feel when students leave SWCC and head to their next course? 41:00 Where to find the website - https://linktr.ee/swhpsresearch 42:30 Aaron actually lost to Chase 230.74 - 117.74, and had to write an apology to the whole league. Because Aaron sucks at Fantasy Football (amongst otherSupport 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...
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Oct 21, 2023 • 1h 5min

Ep. 271 - Why is AFSPECWAR Recruiting Down?

Send us a textYou have read about it in the news and heard us talk about it before, but this week we take a deep dive into exactly why we think recruiting is down not only in the Air Force, but across the entire Department of Defense. Peaches and Trent highlight every issue they could think of so that you can be armed with the information you need. 00:00 The intro and the recruitment numbers 02:30 You are joining us; we aren't going to change to accommodate you05:00 Standards change, Peaches says something nice about Aaron (it was appreciated) 12:00 Colorblind standards and flight physicals18:00 Political Parties24:00 SNCO’s Obesity 31:00 Decline in patriotism is bogus36:00 Why would I join the military37:00 VA scammers45:30 ***Hoist ad-read ONESREADY 47:15 ***CardoMAX ad-read ONESREAD54:00 Distance to recruiting stations56:45 Antiquated recruiting processesSupport 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...
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Oct 14, 2023 • 60min

Ep. 270: How to be a Bad Candidate in AFSPECWAR and in the Air Force

Send us a textWe get asked about how to be a good candidate, good cone, or a good operator in the AFSPECWAR career fields. Well, we have covered that before- but we thought that getting you all the traits of a bad teammate so you can avoid those things in the future. This one is for all you cones and quitters that may do some of the stuff in this episode- time to realize it and stop before it bites you! 00:00 The intro and Peaches immediately shames Aaron02:15 What are we talking about?03:40 Peaches has regret about the intro, not asking questions 04:45 Acronyms and 9A’s08:40 Aaron hates fat people10:30 Injured vs lazy14:50 Walk past trash17:28 What are you here for?18:00 22STS new bldg20:56 Treating SWMS like crap 26:50 Check out 18A and Hoist!!! 31:30 Making Excuses34:30 Accountability or lack thereof36:30 Jared on mistakes44:20 EPR’s being broken example46:40 Not putting the team first 52:30 Lying / IntegritySupport 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...

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