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Send us a textPararescue Chief Master Sergeant (ret) Caleb Ethridge had a robust and exciting career as a PJ. He was kind enough to sit down with Peaches, Trent and Aaron and talk through a lifetime of chasing adventure and saving lives. From the very beginning of his journey, Chief Ethridge had to deal with adversity like no other. From almost dying on a three-wheeler to his struggles in the pipeline to becoming one of the most influential Chief Master Sergeants in the community, Chief Ethridge learned a lot of lessons. Continue the words when you listen to the episode. 00:00 - Greymangear.com code ONESREADY// 18A Fitness code 1Ready02:50 - Chief Caleb Ethridge intro and background, including almost dying on a 3 wheeler16:30 - Finally making it through the DEP program and getting to BMT after surgery18:00 - Peaches threatens Trent with murder on the group chat23:30 - First assignment, 9/11 and deployments in the early days, and instructor time39:30 - AFSW Idols at Selection, Superhuman Newman, and returning as an instructor56:00 - Trail Life and giving back59:00 - AdviceDon't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.#podcast #military #specialforcesThe views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and any guests are those of the team and themselves and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors provide is their opinion. It is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.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...

Send us a textEnrique "Ric" Prado is widely regarded as one of the most deadly operatives in the history of the CIA. What many people don't know is that Ric started his career in the Air Force00:00 Eberlestock and Ricprado.com 03:46 Intro and enlisting Looking for violence and Ric's background09:38 Going through the pipeline as a team, SCUBA jumps, and intentional tree jumps18:15 Leaving Pararescue for the CIA 23:15 Living in the jungle and the Russians and Trent gets excited 31:46 The Dive Rescue operation and Spy School and the UBL Task Force46:40 How to lead in a political environment 57:35 - Writing the book1:03:00 - Closing adviceThe views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and all guests are those of the team and themselves, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors is their opinion and is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.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...

Send us a textJarred Taylor is back in the Ones Ready team room, and he is ready to get into a lot of topics that we hear from all of you, all the time.Where are the career fields going? What is the future for TACP? What is really needed? What isn't? Do the Ones Ready guys agree, or do they feel differently?If you want to hear exactly how Jarred feels about the future of TACP, this one is for you. Good, bad or indifferent- there are a lot of lessons here. 00:00 Intro and Snakefarm Jarred (Not State Farm) 01:46 What is the future? How does technology affect ground forces?10:40 Jarred lays a trap, Peaches doesn't fall for it15:00 Problems with the enabling, how to fix Air Force Problems21:45 Do we have a value proposition or what does the next war really look like?26:30 Where are SR, TACP, and Combat Control going? Peaches calls Jarred an idiot (not really)37:30 On the path to the world of hurt44:00 The First TACP deaths in GWOT and repercussions 50:00 Strong men make easy times, easy times make weak men, weak men make hard timesDon't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.#podcast #military #pilot The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and all guests are those of the team and themselves, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors is their opinion and is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.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...

Send us a textThe Troop Leading Procedures are essentially a cheat code for how to lead military teams. Whether you are in the development program, in the pipeline, on a team, or a leader of a large organization, these procedures are a basic food group for all tactical operations. For all of you folks who are thinking about a career in the military, this one is packed with information that will immediately improve your ability to lead teams. For all our civilian friends- from first responders to business professionals- this also works for you! The steps are listed in order below with time stamps and we included some acronyms we used in case we accidentally glossed over something. ACRONYMS:METT-TC : MISSION, ENEMY, TERRAIN, TROOPS AVAILABLE, TIME, CIVILIAN CONSIDERATIONSTLPs: TROOP LEADING PROCEDURESMDMP: MILITARY DECISION-MAKING PROCESSCOA: COURSE OF ACTIONISR: INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCEGOTWA- GOING, OTHERS IM TAKING, TIME OF RETURN, WHAT IF I DONT RETURN, ACTIONS ON CONTACT#podcast #military #onesready 00:00 CardoMax Code ONESREADY and Hoist ONESREADY 02:57 Intro and What are the troop leading procedures?05:23 Step 1 - Recieve the Mission - WHAT ARE YOU BEING ASKED TO DO? 08:00 Step 2 - Issue the WARNO - 5W's JUST GET THE INFORMATION OUT 11:00 Step 3 - Make a Tentative Plan - GET YOUR IDEAS OUT THERE13:00 Step 4 - Initiate Necessary Movement - GET YOUR PEOPLE MOVING 16:00 Step 5 - Conduct Reconnaissance - EYES/ISR/MAPS/SR/INTEL18:46 Step 6 - Complete the Plan - CALL YOUR SHOT AND MOVE FORWARD20:00 Step 7 - Issue the Order - BRIEF YOUR PLAN AND GET APPROVALS23:23 Step 8 - Supervise and Refine - CONTINUE PLANNING AND PLAN FOR RISK 28:11 METT-TC33:00 Priorities of work35:15 The Biggest Lie in the Military; "Work Through Lunch, Get off Early", getting sleep when you canAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.#podcast #military #pilot The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and all guests are those of the team and themselves, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, spoSupport 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...

Send us a textCarey Kight, the founder of Veteran Made Pod, has an inspiring story that is filled with valuable lessons, successes, challenges, and accomplishments. He served in the United States Air Force, pursued film school, and eventually started his own company, making him a true serial entrepreneur. His journey is a testament to the type of individuals that these pipelines attract. We extend our gratitude to Carey for joining us and sharing his story. Also, stay tuned for the Ones Ready team's involvement in Carey's project at Veteran Made Pod!00:50 Background, intro and the like 08:00 Failure at INDOC13:00 Finding purpose22:00 Content Creator32:19 Changing State Cultures41:00 Balancing Act between grit and discouragement 50:00 Veteran Made Podcast1:04:00 AdviceThe views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and all guests are those of the team and themselves, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors is their opinion and is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.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...

Send us a textUnited States Air Force Colonel Russell "Bones" Cook is a Wing Commander and helicopter pilot with a lot of knowledge, experience, and wisdom to share. Col Cook commands the largest A-10 and Rescue force in a single geographical location at Moody AFB, Georgia. Peaches, Trent and Aaron cover a lot of ground with Col Cook and there is a ton of knowledge dropped in this one, whether you are already in or thinking about joining. Thanks very much to Col Cook for taking the time to come on and update us on everything in the United States Air Force! 00:00 - 18A Fitness code 1READY and Greymangear.com code ONESREADY03:55 - Col Russel "Bones" Cook, 23rd Wing Commander and the Next Fight11:30 - The importance of NCOs and how to win a fight in the new world - Lead Wing Concept27:00 - Aaron’s Riot Act to the Viewers/Listeners - The Kill Chain, Stealth War, and Operational Imperatives29:30 - Rescue TTP's, the enabler mission, training for the next fight  31:30 - Pushing the limits to ready the force “Mission and Family”38:30 - Risk aversion in the military and Peaches says a statement as a question47:30 - Changes in the Air Force moving towards orders50:20 - What does the Air Force look for in potential 60 pilots and Bones' adviceDon't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.#podcast #military #pilot The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and any guests are those of the team and themselves and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors provide is their opinion. It is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.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...

Send us a textProblem-solving and the right mindset are two things that every candidate needs to be successful. From daily life to assessment and selection, to the pipeline, to a successful Air Force Special Warfare career, you will need high-level problem-solving skills and find new ways to get the mission done. Aaron and Trent go down this leadership rabbit hole as only the Ones Ready team can. There are a lot of lessons in this one- mostly from Trent. We hope you all enjoy this one; we definitely did. 00:00 - The intro and apologizing for being terrible, floating ideas about a Patreon, and the comments08:15 - Traits of problem-centric thinkers18:30 - Routines, Musashi, and learning information28:30 - Trenchcoffeeco.com Code ONESREADY // 30:30 - How does solution-focused thinking help at Assessment and Selection38:30 - Mentorship is a 2 way street, memento more41:20 - Subject matter expert versus subject matter enthusiastDon't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.#podcast #onesready The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and any guests are those of the team and themselves and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors provide is their opinion. It is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.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...

Send us a textWill Markham has an extensive background as a Combat Controller and Command Chief Master Sergeant in Air Force Special Tactics. Despite having served for 25 years and seen it all, he remains committed to helping his fellow Special Operators. To that end, he established Project One Vet At a Time (Project OVAT) to educate others about the physical demands of these roles and how to communicate their impact on our bodies.Through Project OVAT, Chief Markham shares his retirement process, lessons learned, and personal experiences to help listeners avoid the same challenges he faced. His dedication to supporting his comrades and providing valuable insights make him a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the demands of Air Force Special Tactics.00:00 - Chief Markham's intro and PROJECT OVAT 09:50 - Asking for help... but no one would. So what then?12:50 - Who’s in your circle? You can't fly with the eagles if you hang with the turkeys21:50 - The Rental Car analogy, Convincing the team to ask for help33:20 - Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.DISCLAIMER:The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not constitute an endorsement. All content is protected by intellectual property laws. By accessing or using this you agree to these terms and conditions.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...

Send us a textWe have prepared a step-by-step guide to help you successfully pass the Air Force's Special Warfare Assessment and Selection Course. The key to success is to be a good individual and dedicated to your goals. Our team has created an entire episode to provide you with detailed information and ensure that you understand what it takes to achieve success.We want to clarify that the term "dude" is completely gender-neutral and can be used to refer to anyone, just like the term "cone."It doesn't matter whether you aspire to be a Combat Controller, Special Reconnaissance Airman, Pararescueman, TACP Airman, firefighter, police officer, or park ranger. The qualities required for success in all these fields are quite similar.Our Ones Ready team is always available to provide you with guidance, mentorship, and the necessary experience to help you become a great individual and achieve your goals.So there you have it- just be a good dude, put out, and you'll succeed! 00:00 - Intro, Trent doesn't care and the 82nd Jump Capability isn't needed02:51- Be a good dude, and don't be like kids these days12:50 - Who’s in your circle? You can't fly with the eagles if you hang with the turkeys21:00 - Be a good dude in DEP, and a sweet Discord Shoutout33:20 - Be a good dude at BMT, do this, don't do this42:40 - ATACLete Use code ONESREADY44:40 - Bears can PID weapons- get the Bando bag- Eberlestock Use code OR1045:00 - Hoist Use code ONESREADY47:00 - Be a good dude in the pipeline, even though it's statistically unlikely, mind yourself TDY51:45 - Stuff that never gets old about the job, and the best of times54:00 - Trent rants about interstellar travel and conspiracy theories, and a dumb Aaron fact56:41 - The funniest Peaches moment in the history of the podcastAs always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.DISCLAIMER:The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for anSupport 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...

Send us a textCol James Oeser, an Air Force Special Tactics Officer, initially started his career as a navigator. However, after working alongside Special Tactics Airmen, he realized that he had found his true calling. With his vast experience, ranging from coaching wrestling at the Air Force Academy to leading Air Force Special Operations Command, Col Oeser is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. If you have ever wanted to know about Operation Just Cause and the jump into Panama, this is your chance- Col Oeser was one of the leaders on the ground. It was an absolute honor to have Col Oeser join us for our Living Legend Series. He shared his incredible stories in an engaging hour-long conversation with Peaches, Trent, and Aaron. We are immensely grateful to Col Oeser and eagerly look forward to having him back with us for another chat!00:00 - Trent crushes the intro for Eberlestock and Drink Hoist - Codes below!!!04:19 - Col James Oeser C-141s, C-130s, Wrestling Coach at the Academy19:40 - Crossovers are the worst thing ever invented in the history of humanity, and Scuba School23:10 - Meeting teammates, first command, and designing training 39:59 - Invasion of Panama/Operation Just Cause, stress inoculation - "Just Take 5 Seconds"47:35 - Lessons learned, innovating on the go, and preparing for the next fight57:25 - Peaches gets yelled at in the shower59:00 - Col Oeser's adviceDon't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2OlfHave a question? Please email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFIAs always, THANK YOU for your support; we truly appreciate it.#podcast #combatcontrol #specialop The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and any guests are those of the team and themselves and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors provide is their opinion. It is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.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...