

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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Apr 29, 2023 • 1h 1min
Ep. 212: TACP FTU Recent Graduate in the Team Room!
Send us a textThe TACP pipeline is one of the hardest in the military. We have covered all the phases before- so make sure to check all those videos out-, but this one is different. A student just about to graduate came on the podcast to get you the most up-to-date information you need to succeed. From struggles to leading as an NCO cross-trainee, to leading a team hard and being successful, this one is absolutely packed full of amazing information not just for TACP, but for all AFSPECWAR career fields. 00:00 - Eberlestock and 18A Fitness and Hoist- Codes below! 02:12 - TACP Student, sister service crosstraining and the pipeline 09:10 - SWCC and Cross-Training as an NCO 16:54 - Academic Surprises, The Pits, Interpersonal Issues in the pipeline27:58 - That Graduation Feeling and Making a Strong Team that can succeed43:09 - Getting out of the early phases and getting into Strike Phase52:44 - Working out with Peaches56:35 - Finishing the Pipeline58:02 - 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 #TACP #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...

Apr 26, 2023 • 60min
Ep 211: Big Game Hunting Guide Caleb Stillians in the Team Room
Send us a textCaleb Stillians is a big game hunter, guide, and all-around awesome human. The Ones Ready team came into Caleb's life with the help of our friends at Eberlestock, and it has been a great relationship since. Trent and Caleb have a great conversation with a lot of lessons that apply directly to not only AFSPECWAR, but life in general. 00:00 - Check out Eberlestock and use our code OR10 // CardoMax code ONESREADY01:53 - Caleb's intro 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.#podcast #hunting 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...

Apr 22, 2023 • 1h 5min
Ep 210: Silver Star Recipient, Combat Controller Mike Blout
Send us a textCombat Controller Mike Blout has had an amazing career- 20 years of combat and experience in the special operations space. He ended his career as an instructor in AETC (Air Education and Training Command) and was one of the main guys that came up with the Special Warfare Candidate Course.Mike's experience and inputs during this podcast are invaluable to you, the folks that want to do what Mike calls "God's Work". Buckle up for every word, get something to write on, something to write with, and pay attention. We hope you all enjoy this one as much as we did. 00:00 - Trench Coffee and Drink Hoist - Both codes ONESREADY02:50 - Trent 100% starts out hot with an intro for the ages06:00 - Mike's background (Trent is a misinformation machine)13:30 - Aaron unnecessarily shouts out Cafe de Jalisco at the Valley High Gate21:30 - How to get better at everything, and the experience of graduating the pipeline28:05 - What's more stressful than combat in Iraq? 33:16 - More deployments more training and "Never really gone, never really home"38:41 - The purpose of stress tolerance, risk aversion, and turning your mind off42:30 - The Stress of Enablers46:30 - Coming off team and working in 2 year cycles being a sled dog55:40 - Being a good actor, and playing your part because it's important, and SWCC58:00 - Success in the pipeline and Mike's 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 #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...

Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 5min
Ep 209: Vietnam STO John "JK" Koren- Living Controller Legend Pt 2
Send us a textMajor John Koren was a Combat Controller, then a Special Tactics Officer, and is the definition of the word "legend". From Vietnam to the Philippines, to the highest freefall jump of the time, to BrandX- his career is absolutely unbelievable. John was gracious enough to share his time and story with all of us, so we can honor exactly what these legends of our career fields have done. Make sure to check out part one here on our YouTube channel and wherever you listen to your podcasts! 00:00 - The Intro, make sure you check out Part 1!!!04:40 - First assignment from OTS08:00 - SOCOM Establishment16:40 - Combat Control School32:30 - Clyde Howard42:30 - Survey ProgramsDon'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. 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...

Apr 15, 2023 • 56min
Ep 208: Capt Ryan McCary aka Mil Spec Believer - TACP Officer
Send us a textWelcome to our latest episode of Ones Ready, where we sit down with TACPO Capt Ryan McCary, aka Mil Spec Believer, a TACP Officer who has found a unique way to combine his faith and love of memes to help people gain insights about TACP, the Air Force, and being the best possible candidate.During our interview, Mil-Spec Believer shares his journey of becoming a TACP Officer, including the challenges he faced during training and his experiences on the job. He also discusses how his faith has helped him overcome obstacles and stay focused on his mission.As a self-proclaimed meme enthusiast, Mil-Spec Believer also talks about humor and memes' role in his approach to educating people about TACP and the Air Force. Whether you're considering a career in the Air Force or just curious about what it takes to become a TACP Officer, this interview with Mil-Spec Believer will surely provide valuable insights and inspiration. So, join us as we dive deep into the world of TACP with Mil-Spec Believer on this episode of Ones Ready!00:00 - The intro, the hey, how you doing, and Capt McCary's intro and background02:00 - Background (camera went out)06:15 - College ROTC going Guard11:15 - Comm issue and taking feedback to be successful15:30 - The value of NCOs, Lt's with good ideas, and stress in the pipeline29:30 - Where does TACP fit in the future fight? Taiwan? DTACC?37:59 - Aaron hits the HOME RUN of an Out of Regs ad-read, Hoist isn't bad either- codes below40:00 - Incorporating Faith and the Mil-Spec Believer admin reveal47:00 - Avoiding Mission Creep and doing the Air Force Mission50:15 - Mil-Spec Believer IG page and Podcast52:00 - Advice and closingDon'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.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...

Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 3min
Ep. 207: Ones Ready- Air Force Cross Training 101
Send us a textThe Ones Ready team has been telling you that Air Force Special Warfare Cross-trainees, that is, folks trying to cross train career fields in the Air Force, are even less likely to graduate the pipeline than their first-term airman counterparts. Why? For a million different reasons. Cross-trainees' challenges are immense, from getting their packet together to physically preparing to be an older, more experienced leader in the pipeline. This week, Peaches and Trent start with a frank message to all you cross-trainees. We keep seeing the same mistakes and are here to help everyone improve. From recommendation letters and your commander's opinion, some real talk about what people are failing, and some clear explanations of expectations for everyone- this episode is a dose of reality for all those thinking about trying their hand at a new job in the United States Air Force.00:00 - Crosstraining rant, the nuts and bolts of crosstraining11:41 - Doing another job before going for your goal pros vs cons34:00 Assignment process54:00 be the bestDon'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.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...

Apr 8, 2023 • 1h 10min
Ep 206: Air Force Retirement/TAPS Guru, TACP Ramiro "V-Speed" Villalobos
Send us a textAir Force Special Warfare Transition Guru Ramiro "V-Speed" Villalobos is a former Special Operator and combat veteran who has dedicated his life to helping service members transition to civilian life and navigate the challenges of retirement or separation from the Air Force.With years of experience serving his country and supporting his fellow service members, V-Speed has developed a wealth of knowledge and expertise in personal finance, career planning, and mental health. He now shares his wisdom and insights with audiences worldwide through his involvement with TACP.org and his AFSPECWAR TAPS project.Whether you are an active duty service member preparing for retirement, a veteran seeking guidance on the next phase of your career, or a family member supporting a loved one in their transition to civilian life, V-Speed is here to help. Through his compassionate and results-driven approach, he empowers individuals to set and achieve their goals, build strong relationships, and lead fulfilling lives beyond their military service.Thanks to V-Speed for sitting down with us to chat, and as always, thanks so much for your support! 00:00 Trench Coffee Company and CardoMax Codes: ONESREADY 18A Fitness code: 1READY01:30 - Background08:15 - The boys jam talking about the cisco wait music - "44 Dubs", Metro Boomin feat 21 Savage, Gunna and Jack Harlow14:20 - When you know you know24:00 - Honor Foundation 25:00 - AFSW TAPS 26:00 - TACP-tap.org 26:30 - COMMIT Foundation 28:00 - Take care of yourself37:00 - Get sh*t done40:00 - Step One for AFSW TAPS52:00 - Mental Health57:00 - PJ FoundationDon'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.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...

Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 16min
Aaron and Trent from Ones Ready- T&A 7!!!
Send us a textAaron and Trent sat down a while ago and answered a ton of questions, and then, as we do, we totally forgot to put it out. Well, here you go! Hope y'all enjoy and let us know what you want to hear us record and release long after it's relevant! 00:00 Aaron and Trent Be Nice For the Camera, Squish Malone, And Ohio Food06:45 Trent doesn't wanna talk about PME and why we are better than Russia 08:15 p_sobd- Do we wear pants? And lots of other really weird questions13:00 Trent is Speechless17:00 More SERE Jokes and interservice rivalry, gatekeeping berets 25:30 Aaron cannot beat Tim Kennedy in BJJ33:00 Hollering at shawties and funny stories38:00 Listen, I'll be honest- from here on in, it's just rabbit holes and Aaron and Trent are actually trying to get actively canceled. In no specific order- conspiracy theories, balenciaga, Twitter, QAnon, aliens, dolphins, politics, GWOT, China, insurgency, irregular warfare, the deep state and a lot more. Which is hard to believe, we know. 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.#podcast 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...

Apr 1, 2023 • 1h 15min
Ep 205: Special Reconnaissance Deep Dive Part 3- The Entire Pipeline Explained!
Send us a textSpecial Reconnaissance is so hot right now. It always is. All branches of special operations have some sort of reconnaissance, or recon, capability, and the USAF is no different. Trent and Aaron sit down and walk you through literally every single thing you need to know about SR- from the application process to graduation to your first unit to some of the unique mission sets that Air Force Special Reconnaissance Airmen support and enable. We know that you're never going to feel like you have all the information, but we are never gonna stop making sure we get the latest and greatest to you. What did we miss? What questions do you have?Drop them in the comments! 00:00 - Intro and look good, don't suck, find a recruiter03:30 - Everything SWOE06:25 - Everything IFT09:25 - T3i development Program12:17 - Become a Subject Matter Enthusiast14:14 - SR Pod Link for a guy with the bare minimums that made it20:00 - How to build yourself to be successful at A&S 27:07 - 18A Fitness Code 29:03 - Basic Training, SWCC, getting to A&S, and getting selected (or failing)41:40 - Combat Dive School43:00 - Airborne43:50 - SERE45:25 - MFF47:24 - Apprentice Course52:15 - STTS56:26 - Trench Coffee Ad-read1:14:00 - 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 #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...

Mar 25, 2023 • 2h 11min
Ep. 203: Mental Health Awareness with PJ Steve Nisbet from Shields and Stripes
Send us a textThe mental health stigma in the military has been worn away in recent years- but there is still a lot left to accomplish. In this episode, we are joined by Steve Nisbet, a Pararescueman and President/Co-founder of Shields and Stripes, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving first responders' and veterans' mental and physical health. Steve shares his journey as a PJ and his mental health struggles after serving in combat. We dive deep into PTSD and its impact on individuals and their families- and this one gets very real.Aaron and Steve discuss the stigma surrounding mental health in the first responder and military communities and how Steve and his team are working to break down those barriers through Shields and Stripes. This episode is an inspiring and informative conversation about the challenges of PTSD and the hope that can be found through support and advocacy.Make sure to go check out Shields and Stripes at shieldsandstripes.org, and if you can donate to this fantastic organization, please do so. #onesready #mentalhealth #firstresponders 00:00 Peach calls his shot and kills the Ad Reads - 18A Fitness and Hoist Codes Below02:15 Aaron says "ya boi" unironically for whatever reason and Steve's background20:10 The Worst Spin Up Ever and Getting Shot at the first time45:56 Another deployment and starting to show cracks in the foundation1:17:00 Getting Ready for Selection Again1:25:00 The foundation starts to crumble and recognizing serious problems1:32:00 The final loss1:51:00 The birth of Shields and StripesDon'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.#shieldsandstripes #onesready #mentalhealth 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...