

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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Jan 2, 2021 • 1h 6min
Everything TACPO
Send us a textOn this week's episode of the Ones Ready podcast we have Tactical Air Control Party Officer (TACPO) Capt Tyler Quinn. Capt Quinn has been in the TACP world for the last 17 years and was originally enlisted before taking his expertise to the dark side. During this episode we will discuss what TACPOs do, what TACPO deployments are like, and how they integrate with the big green Army machine. We also discuss some changes to TACPO assessment and the new swimming requirements for the TACP career field. And finally you know that Weapons School was brought up as well as the day to day life of a TACPO and critical skills that each candidate should have. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/5u-SSV-JuhQNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/56Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on FacebookSupport 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...

Dec 26, 2020 • 1h 1min
First PJ K9, Callie
Send us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with the infamous SAR-Pup, Callie...and her handler Rudy. Rudy has been a Pararescueman for 13 years and served in Active Duty first and then transitioned to the Guard at the 123rd STS. His teammate Callie is a 3.5 year Dutch Sheppard who is specially trained in search and rescue. She has additional qualifications as well such as rappelling, fast roping, jumping, and avalanche training. Rudy and Callie train together in the gym everyday and have modified their workouts to maximize each other. As as team they have worked the tornado recovery efforts in Tennessee searching rumble that would have taken rescue crews days or weeks to go through. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/DrgxY8Op1gcNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/55Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on FacebookSupport 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...

Dec 19, 2020 • 1h 5min
USAF Combat Control: Everything you need to know
Send us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with our very own Combat Controller, Peaches. He walks us through how he originally came into be a PJ because he didn't know about CCT, but given the opportunity made the switch. Peaches this discusses changes to the pipeline and the mindset behind the changes from when he came through to where it's at now. Then he goes over some of the major differences between TACPs and CCTs and what he sees as the way forward for the CCT career field. And of course he answers the big question...daily life of a CCT! Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/J6YQjjTbW3QNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/54Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on FacebookSupport 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...

Dec 12, 2020 • 1h 3min
Pararescue Space Mission
Send us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with Brent Manny who directly supports NASA, SpaceX, and the Space Force as a retired PJ. Brent goes through his background of how he was one of the first PJs to arrive at Moody AFB, GA then was assigned to the 24 STS before breaking his back and becoming an instructor. He is a teacher at heart and he proves that during this episode as he puts on a clinic with the Ones Ready crew. Brent discusses what the Space Mission is for PJs, why PJs are the lead force, and points out the obvious that space is in fact difficult! Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/8TCpezxVhu8Need the show notes? onesready.com/episode/53Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on FacebookSupport 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...

Dec 5, 2020 • 54min
Special Reconnaissance: Everything you need to know (SR)
Send us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast you finally get what you have been begging for...more information on Special Reconnaissance! Now that SR's Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) have been written and approved, we can now discuss some of the many skillsets they will have. Now you already know long range shooting and flying organic and data-linked networked drones was going to be one of them, but also multi-domain data collection, identify, relate, and exploit information using low tech and high tech reconnaissance techniques. This episode is packed with information that will get you moving in the right direction. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/8TCpezxVhu8Need the show notes? onesready.com/episode/52Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on FacebookSupport 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...

Nov 28, 2020 • 1h 19min
Getting Selected: From 18A to 18D, to PA, to USAF PJ to CRO
Send us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with RJ Casey who is basically like the guy you only read about...an all American hero. RJ has a resume that would make Arnold jealous! After attending the New Mexico Military Institute he commissioned into the Army as an 11A, then went to Ranger school and the Special Forces Selection Course to become an 18A. RJ wanted to get his hands dirty even more so he resigned his commission as an officer and became an enlisted 18D. Somewhere in here he also went to PA school after being an 18D to where he was deployed in the early days of Iraq. He left Iraq and spent 10 days chilling and relaxing before then going through INDOC as an E-7. RJ then became a PJ to where he missed the officer side of the house and decided to go CRO. Now as a CRO he is assigned to the Cocoa Beach PJ team, helps with the NASA Space mission, and advises on movies in the US and overseas. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/Cq5SG-yEkRMNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/51Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on FacebookSupport 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...

Nov 21, 2020 • 58min
What is AF Pararescue?
Send us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we take a deep dive into everything Pararescue. You’ll know some of the differences between PJs and 18Ds from an aspect of clinical medicine versus trauma. Pararescue has a wide array of mission set they can cover down on. Anything from high angle rescue, swift water rescue, extraction, CSAR, and anything Personnel Recovery related. Pararescue epitomizes the "jack of all trades, master of none" saying, but let's be real here...there is no one better at high angle rescue, swift water rescue, and extrication that PJs! Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/asrQ0N2tqzYNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/50Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on FacebookSupport 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...

Nov 14, 2020 • 52min
Work Ethic in AF Specwar
Send us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast we discuss different work ethics each of us have and what drives each of us everyday. It's all about out working people. Having talent is great, but we all would prefer someone who is less talented with an incredible work ethic versus someone who is talented, but doesn't put in the effort. These aspects translate to taking care of team gear and team priorities before your own personal needs. Time management is critical in being successful for this when you have to go through things like Airman Leadership School, NCO Academy, SNCO Academy, PA school, family, training, or whatever you have going on in life. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/VCrkvmRLS7ANeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/49Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on FacebookSupport 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...

Nov 7, 2020 • 50min
Expectations for Cross-trainees
Send us a textOn this week’s episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we have round #2 with MSgt Gann who is a Special Operations Recruiter for AFSPECWAR specializing in prior-service. He goes through the scope of his job and gives a little background into what he does. MSgt Gann also talks about some crosstraining misconceptions as well as some good info on your potential crosstraining window. Finally he lates out some common traits of selectees which is not an end all be all, but it gives you an idea of what AFSPECWAR is looking for. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/pVAaFge4yCINeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/48Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on FacebookSupport 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...

Oct 31, 2020 • 1h
CMSgt Nathan Cox - Special Warfare Training Group Superintendent
Send us a textThis week in the Ones Ready Team Room we sit down with the new Superintendent of the Special Warfare Training Group responsible for the Prep Course, A&S, and the remainder of the AFSPECWAR pipeline. First, we go through Chief's operational career and how he graduated INDOC and after a while on the teams decided to go to the 724th which incurred an additional selection. Then Chief addresses the pipeline changes and how COVID-19 has or has not impacted the pipeline. Finally, he speaks about stress inoculation and gives some insight into his Mental Armor brief. The message Chief would like to pass your way, "stop taking yourself so serious"...let that sink in. Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review. If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/vICj6_VcfV4Need the show notes? onesready.com/episode/47Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on FacebookSupport 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...