
Ones Ready
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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Mar 17, 2025 • 16min
Ops Brief 010: Daily Drop - 17 March 2025 (Drone Strikes, Drone Swarms, and Continuing Resolutions)
Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we break down the real military news without the fluff. Today’s Daily Drop covers everything from U.S. strikes in Yemen to our military’s total unpreparedness for drone warfare and why renaming bases seems to be a bigger priority than actual warfighting.💥 U.S. hits Houthi targets in Yemen—because apparently, they didn’t learn the first time. 💥 A billionaire is now running the DoD’s finances. Will he fix it or just make it worse? 💥 Retired generals are screaming about drone swarms. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is still acting like it’s 2003. 💥 South Korea alliance still strong, despite the internet losing its mind over a skipped meeting. 💥 F-35s flex in joint exercises—because showcasing readiness is all we can afford right now.Meanwhile, Space Force is trying to outmaneuver Russia & China, Congress is slapping band-aids on budget crises, and another Marine dies in a tragic accident at McDill. But hey, at least we’re keeping up appearances, right?💥 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you think we’re actually prepared for the next war. 💀 Hate it? Comment anyway—engagement is engagement. 🔥 Check out our merch at OnesReady.com and consider becoming a member.Also, shoutout to 18 Alpha Fitness for making sure warfighters stay in shape while the military figures itself out. Use promo code 1READY and train smarter. 💪Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 6min
Ep 446: America's Military Is Falling Behind - Lt Gen Deptula Tells It Like It Is!
Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we cut through the BS and talk about what actually matters. Today, retired Lt. Gen. Dave Deptula joins the team room to drop some truth bombs about the state of the Air Force, Space Force, and whether or not we’re actually prepared for the next war. Spoiler alert: It’s not looking great.Peace Through Strength Starts With Rebuilding the US Air Force: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/peace-through-strength-rebuilding-us-air-force/💥 The Air Force is the oldest, smallest, and least ready it’s ever been—meanwhile, China is stacking the deck. 💥 Only 3% of the DoD budget goes to the Space Force—so yeah, China is winning the space race. 💥 Budget cuts are gutting our military, but we somehow still have money for bureaucratic nonsense. 💥 AI-controlled fighter drones sound cool, but how is a single pilot supposed to manage them in combat? 💥 Jared Isaacman leading NASA? A game changer for the future of space dominance.Lt Gen Deptula doesn’t hold back, and neither should you. If you care about air superiority, military readiness, and America actually staying on top, you need to listen to this one.💥 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you think America is actually prepared for the next big fight. 💀 Hate it? Comment anyway—engagement is engagement. 🔥 Check out our merch at OnesReady.com and consider becoming a member.Also, shoutout to Hoist for keeping warfighters hydrated while the Pentagon drowns in bureaucracy. Use promo code ONESREADY and stay mission-ready. 💪Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...

Mar 15, 2025 • 59min
***Sneak Peek***MBRS 47: Latest News, Zero Prep, and Q&A!
Send us a textStrap in as we break down the latest in news, probably the AMN/NCO/SNCO Facebook page, and answering your questions. You know I don't do show prep, so we're all in this together!Like, subscribe, leave a review, and consider becoming a member… or don’t, but then you’ll just be out of the loop.Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...

Mar 14, 2025 • 23min
Ops Brief 009: Daily Drop - 14 March 2025 (Budget Cuts, China Flexing & Military Readiness)
Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we break down the military circus so you don’t have to. Today’s Daily Drop is packed with budget cuts, military incompetence, and China playing chess while we argue over checkers.💥 The Pentagon still can’t balance a budget—meanwhile, China is buying up global ports like they’re playing Monopoly. 💥 The Space Force is tracking gym workouts instead of actually figuring out how to counter real threats. 💥 Fighter drones are coming, but will pilots even be able to manage them in combat? 💥 Defense leaders suddenly remember the Panama Canal exists—should we be worried? 💥 The Air Force is begging for funding before its entire fleet starts falling apart mid-flight.Meanwhile, politicians and generals are still bickering over standards, fitness, and whether or not our military is ‘lethal’ enough. Spoiler alert: If we keep up this clown show, the answer is going to be no.💥 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you think we’re actually prepared for the next war. 💀 Hate it? Comment anyway—engagement is engagement. 🔥 Check out our merch at OnesReady.com and consider becoming a member.Also, shoutout to Hoist for keeping warfighters hydrated while the Pentagon drowns in bureaucracy. Use promo code ONESREADY and stop pretending water is enough. 💪Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...

Mar 14, 2025 • 45min
Ep 445: Guardian Grit's Inside Look On Surviving The Operator Training Summit
Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we bring you the hard truths, no fluff, and zero participation trophies. This time, we’re diving into the Operator Training Summit with special guest Kris Tomes from Guardian Grit, who’s been training future operators for 15+ years and knows exactly what it takes to make it through.💀 Buddy breathing: If you’re panicking, you’re losing. 💀 Underwaters: Why your garbage technique is costing you. 💀 Mobility with Taylor Starch: Fix your trash hips or stay broken. 💀 How mentorship, mindset, and the right training can keep you from becoming a pipeline statistic.Kris breaks down what separates the candidates who succeed from the ones who quit, how most people train the wrong way, and what you need to do before you ever step foot in selection.💥 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you think you could handle this training. 💀 Hate it? Comment anyway—engagement is engagement. 🔥 Check out our merch at OnesReady.com and consider becoming a member.Also, shoutout to Barbell Apparel for making clothes that survive mobility workouts. If your jeans rip on a squat, it’s time to upgrade. 💪Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...

Mar 13, 2025 • 21min
Ops Brief 008: Daily Drop - 13 March 2025 (Budget Nightmares, Lower Standards & China Flexing)
Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we don’t sugarcoat military dysfunction. Today’s Daily Drop covers the latest budget failures, softening standards, and why China is laughing at us.💥 The Pentagon still can’t figure out funding—because training and readiness are apparently optional. 💥 Lower fitness standards? Because a ‘lethal force’ should probably be in shape. 💥 China running live-fire drills near Australia—casual flex or testing the waters? 💥 Space Force wants ‘exotic orbits’ to dodge Chinese surveillance—sounds cool, but will it work? 💥 The Air Force still fighting to stay relevant—Next Gen fighters? Air tankers? Who needs those?Congress can’t pass a budget, leadership is making excuses, and meanwhile, our adversaries are getting stronger. But hey, at least we still have E9s failing PT tests.💥 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you think the military is actually ready for the next fight. 💀 Hate it? Comment anyway—engagement is engagement. 🔥 Check out our merch at OnesReady.com and consider becoming a member.Also, shoutout to ATACLETE for actually preparing warfighters the right way. If you’re still running in your dad’s old gym shoes, it’s time to upgrade. 💪Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...

Mar 12, 2025 • 24min
Ops Brief 007: Daily Drop - 12 March 2025
Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we break down the latest military chaos so you don’t have to. Today’s Daily Drop is packed with bad decisions, government bureaucracy, and a sprinkle of common sense (which the Pentagon still lacks).💥 The U.S. is back to funding Ukraine—because stopping intel for a week totally didn’t screw them over.💥 The Pentagon is trying to fix software acquisition—because nothing says efficiency like government contracts.💥 DARPA is tweaking blood cells—can we just give warfighters HGH and call it a day?💥 The Air Force might finally care about Arctic ops—but is it too late?💥 F-35 partners are ‘standing firm’—translation: they spent too much to back out now.Oh, and the Space Force is figuring out how to use commercial satellites because, surprise, we are way behind on the whole space superiority thing.💥 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you think military leadership should start listening to operators.💀 Hate it? Comment anyway—engagement is engagement.🔥 Check out our merch at OnesReady.com and consider becoming a member so we can keep calling out the madness.Also, shoutout to Barbell Apparel for making jeans stretchy enough to survive a mobility workout. If you skip leg day, don’t even bother. 💪Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/joinCollabs:Ones Ready Merch: onesready.com18A Fitness - Code: 1Ready (18afitness.com)ATAC Fitness - Follow the URL: https://shorturl.at/D8tNMCardoMax - Code: ONESREADY (cardomax.com)Danger Close Apparel - Code: ONESREADY (dangercloseapparel.com)DFND Apparel - Code: ONESREADY (DFNDUSA.com)Hoist - Code: ONESREADY (drinkhoist.com)Kill Cliff - Code: PODCASTKC20 (killcliff.com)S4FE-D - Code: ONESREADY (s4fe-d.com)Modern Athlete Strength Systems:Warfighter: ($49/month)https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/modern-athlete-strength-solutions?attrib=260991-aff-onesreadyWarfighter Elite: ($199/month)https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/warfighter-elite?attrib=260991-aff-onesreadyThe views and opinions expressed by Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...

Mar 11, 2025 • 40min
Ep 444: Drowning, Rucking, and Fixing Your Trash Hips - Operator Training Summit Recap!
Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we take warfighter prep seriously, but not ourselves. Peaches is flying solo today, fresh off the Operator Training Summit, where 41 candidates got wrecked (in a good way) over two days of pool punishment, mobility reality checks, and more special operations wisdom than you can handle.💀 Buddy breathing without panic? Some of you need work.💀 Eggbeater kick? Turns out, hips are important. Who knew?💀 Wall push-offs? Do them right and save your lungs.💀 Mobility work with Taylor Starch? Prepare to suffer.💀 Campsite bonding, gear tips, and pro-level mentorship? Absolutely.We’re breaking down everything that went down in the pool, the dirt, and the pain cave—plus, the next locations we’re eyeing for the June event.💥 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you think you could handle this training.💀 Hate us? Comment anyway—engagement is engagement.🔥 Check out our merch at OnesReady.com and consider becoming a member so we can keep this thing rolling.Shoutout to Drink Hoist for keeping the candidates from actually dying of dehydration. Use promo code ONESREADY and stop pretending water is enough. 💪Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...

Mar 11, 2025 • 18min
Ops Brief 006: Daily Drop - 11 March 2025
Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—your favorite place for no-fluff, no-BS military news delivered with a side of sarcasm and rage. Today’s daily drop is packed with budget cuts, military blunders, and the usual government circus.🚨 Trump shrugs at Russia, China, and Iran’s ‘big scary’ war games. Should we care? (Spoiler: No.) 🚨 New Joint Chiefs Chair? Raisin’ hell and skipping straight past the four-stars. Stay salty, generals. 🚨 Pentagon axes 90+ climate studies and saves $30M. Who knew warfighters didn’t need tree-hugging reports? 🚨 Cyber threats are skyrocketing, and North Korea fires missiles just to remind everyone they exist. 🚨 Ukraine’s F-16 program is on life support thanks to paused aid—because politics.Oh, and if you thought military acquisitions were bad before, just wait until you hear how we’re nickel-and-diming our way into mediocrity.💥 Like, subscribe, leave a review, and let us know how wrong we are in the comments. 💀 Hate us? Comment anyway—engagement is engagement. 🔥 Consider becoming a member and supporting the mission.Also, shoutout to Modern Athlete Strength Systems for keeping warfighters from turning into desk jockeys. Get your Warfighter or Warfighter Elite program at onesready.com and stop skipping leg day.Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...

Mar 10, 2025 • 27min
Ops Brief 005: Daily Drop - 10 March 2025
Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—your no-nonsense breakdown of what’s really happening in the military. Today’s Daily Drop covers government budget cuts, border chaos, military technology issues, and whether North Korea is actually building a nuclear submarine (which seems unlikely).👉 Is the Insurrection Act coming back? 👉 Pentagon budget cuts are gutting operations—what does that mean? 👉 F-16s intercepted civilian pilots—what happened? 👉 South Korea accidentally bombed civilians during a U.S. joint exercise—how did that happen? 👉 The U.S. is pulling intelligence support from Ukraine—what are the consequences?Oh, and if you were hoping for military acquisitions to become more efficient, I have some bad news for you.💥 Like, subscribe, leave a review, and drop a comment telling us your thoughts. 💀 Hate what we’re saying? Comment anyway—engagement is engagement. 🔥 Consider becoming a member and help keep this content coming.Also, shoutout to Barbell Apparel for making jeans stretchy enough to squat in—because some of us still believe in leg day. 💪Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...
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