

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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Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 5min
Ep 241: SMSgt (ret) Jacob Garel- from Guard PJ to Marriage Counselor
Send us a textJacob 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 works03:05 SMSgt (ret) Jacob Garel's background 08:20 GDeep diving the Guard hiring process22:17 Open Ocean Moffet Rescues and the first year at the unit, getting ready to deploy41:30 Feeling different than the normal population and finding purpose as a marriage counselor49:25 Skill Bridge Explained, Vocational Rehab, the GI Bill56:30 Heroic Hearts and plant based medicine for PTSD59:00 "The Body Keeps the Score", Bessel van der Kolk1:01:00 Jacob'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...

Jul 9, 2023 • 1h
Ep 240: Em and Meg from Valkyrie Project- Training Female Athletes
Send us a textSince 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 background07:00 Em's fitness background and CrossFit10:15 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 athletes28:12 Where do you start with baseline? Cardio, strength, other?34:15 Indicators for success in AFSPECWAR37:10 Valkyrie Project 45:30 Birth control is toxic and not good for training and other biological markers53:25 Advice for female athletes to start their journey59:00 Check out the women's symposiumSupport 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...

Jul 8, 2023 • 1h 3min
Ep 239: What's the Day to Day like in Air Force Special Warfare?
Send us a textWe 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 STRONG08:20 No GWOT, no large theater conflict... so what now? Better be prepared, focus on upgrade15:00 What to do after you get out? What sort of jobs?26:10 Reputation matters28:00 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 psychopath53:45 Building Mental Resiliency 58:00 Be an AmeriCAN, not an AmeriCANTCollabs:18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY10CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYEberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Grey Man Group- Promo Code: ONES READYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYStrike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYSupport 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...

Jul 5, 2023 • 59min
Ep 238: Maj Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt- Operation Allies Refuge
Send us a textOperation 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 it01:13 Voodoo's Hero Origin Story and how Air Force becomes Family08:00 Plans, rumors, and getting the call to start planning11:00 Plans turn to alert, leaving the states, and fighting to evacuate civilians 21:00 The Longest Mission of OAR52:00 The Mental Toll of the missions and getting home56:40 Closing and thanks to all the ground operatorsSupport 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...

Jul 1, 2023 • 51min
Ep 237: TACP Functional Managers UPDATES on TACP Career Field!
Send us a textThe 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.#podcast #onesready #military 00:00 Intro- Peaches owes a set, that's the bottom line cause Peaches said so01:30 TACP cuts08:00 Guard impacts10:04 Army Thoughts13:11 Future of TACP/TACP-O - Capabilities-based Unit Task Codes18:15 Air to Ground liaison UTC/Priority23:30 TACP Strike capability/ISET Teams28:00 Why TACP?32:00 Self Starters and Mission Type Orders- what do candidates look like?36:10 King for a day41:43 MFM Messaging45:30 Advice to Recruits47:04 Advice to Officer Candidates49:22 TACPs inside Guardian Angel Units and Agile Control and Integration TeamSupport 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...

Jun 29, 2023 • 50min
Ep 237: Folds of Honor President- F-16 Pilot Col (ret) Nick Nichols
Send us a textCol 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 flyingF-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 withunwavering 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.org02:43 Aaron mispronounces the guest's name for the 236th time03:22 Col Nichols' background, Pilot Training10:15 Col Jumps into Trenton’s sh*t11:00 First unit and changing your perspectives, Misawa air base 14:40 Leadership roles, upgrades, and leading up to 9/1125:50 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 KNOW43:30 How did you get your callsign? (Aaron and Trent nearly lose it) 44:40 Advice and closing#mentalhealth #podcast #onesready 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...

Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ep 236: Dr. Brittany Loney and Mental Preparation for Selection
Send us a textMeet 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 background08:30 Immersion into SOF11:15 Jump Master Training and Lessons Learned24:30 Creative Thinking with SOF33:00 Peaches Gets Mad at Hollywood for PTSD36:00 Peaches gets mad at the quiet professional stigma41:00 ECHO and where Core One started43:30 5 Pillars of ECHO45:30 The 5th Pillar - Culture 49:15 Assessment and Selection tools50:00 Great book recommendations- Ego is the Enemy and the Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday52:56 Aaron blacks out and actually gives a passable answer for once0Support 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...

Jun 25, 2023 • 1h 31min
Ep 235: The Discord Chronicles- Volume 1
Send us a textJoin the discord we appreciate you all! 00:00 Intro and shout to the Discord01:40 Senior Leader Policies and Emails 08:55 Learning from your mistakes14:00 Mental Prep with Dr. Loney Elite Cognition and Human Optimization (ECHO).15:58 CAS changes through GWOT23:52 Medical changes through GWOT42:30 Positive/Negative AFSOC Culture55:54 The future fight1:02:48 TOCL/JADC21:06:56 Aliens and AFSW response1:11:53 Dealing with conflict on team1:22:30 ***ad-read drink hoist.com ***1:23:00 Integrating lessons from partner forcesSupport 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...

Jun 24, 2023 • 55min
Ep 234: Family in AFSPECWAR- Challenges, Triumphs and Failures
Send us a textThis 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 later01:46 Divorce Rate and only seeing the good things/comparing yourself to others06:00 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 spouse32:00 Families joining you and the issues you'll face in the pipeline42:00 Ultimatums 45:30 Handling parents46:30 Peaches drops knowledge #podcast #military #family 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...

Jun 21, 2023 • 41min
Ep 233: Air Mobility Command Commander, General Michael Minihan!
Send us a textAir Mobility Command, or AMC, is the United States Air Force's logistical and tactical backbone. AMC's mission is to provide the nation's warfighting forces the ability and capability to be anywhere in the world on a moment's notice.General Mike Minihan, a C-130 pilot by trade, sits down with Peaches to talks about the most important things he focuses on from his perspective as the Commander. Gen Minihan shows he cares about the Airmen under his command, from his dedication to mental health and his Warrior Heart project to the future fight. Thank you to Gen Minihan for his willingness to sit down with us and help us all learn about AMC and the astounding feats they've accomplished under his leadership! 00:00 Peaches looking GREAT on the intro00:55 Gen Minihans background and "nobody is harder on me than I am"06:30 Warrior Heart14:30 High-performing teams and training for the future fight 30:15 Accelerating the Legacy and the Historically Black Colleges and University Tour34:10 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...