

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 14, 2025 • 1h 1min
Ep 489: Founder of Carolinas for Ukraine - (ret) COL Curtis Lee
Send us a textThis episode is a gut punch of clarity and common sense wrapped in Hoist-fueled sarcasm. Aaron and Peaches sits down with retired Marine Corps Colonel Curtis Lee—civil affairs legend, community builder, and founder of Carolinas for Ukraine. From mentoring under three-war combat vets to spearheading grassroots refugee resettlement, Curtis breaks down the real meaning of service after service.And oh yeah—we’re not afraid to poke the bear. Illegal immigration? We say no. Strategic, vetted, value-driven immigration? Hell yes. Curtis’ program resettles Ukrainian families legally—and it might just be the model for how we fix the entire U.S. immigration dumpster fire.We hit topics the media won't touch with a ten-foot boom mic:The Afghanistan withdrawal debacle 💣Weaponizing civil affairs before the first shot is fired 🧠How to actually win in the gray zone war ⚔️The death of assimilation in America 🇺🇸And why your HOA might have more impact than your congressman 🏘️If you want talking points, go watch cable news. If you want real talk that’ll challenge your worldview and maybe even get you off the couch—press play.🔥 Key Takeaways:Curtis Lee dropped nearly 30 years in uniform, then turned around and started winning wars without firing shots.The "Uniting for Ukraine" program is legal immigration done right—screened, vetted, and integrated.“Two things can be true at once” becomes the battle cry of the episode—and it's time America learned that nuance is not weakness.You can be anti-illegal immigration and still pro-humanity. Shocking, we know.Civil affairs isn't just soccer balls and smiles—it's psychological warfare with real-world outcomes.Afghans were left hanging. Ukrainians got help. The difference? Planning, legality, and leadership.Local action > national outrage. HOA boards, school committees, and city foundations are where real change starts.America’s greatest threat isn’t a border crisis—it’s apathy.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Aaron Rants About Grape Hoist 01:45 – Hoist IV Hydration and Chaos in a Box 03:00 – Shoutout to Modern AthleteSupport 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 11, 2025 • 16min
Ops Brief 074: Daily Drop - 11 July 2025 (Drones, Dress Codes, and Space Wars)
Send us a textWelcome to the July 11th edition of the Daily Drop, where the Pentagon plays Monopoly with rare earth minerals, drones become the new IEDs, and Trump hands out Patriot missiles like party favors—with NATO picking up the tab (allegedly). Jared unpacks the latest military madness with his usual blend of sarcasm, side-eyes, and straight-up disbelief. From AI drone swarms to banned eyelash extensions, from therapy dogs saving morale to space lasers tracking Chinese satellites—this one’s got it all. Oh, and apparently we bombed Iran’s nuclear sites… but maybe didn’t hit anything? It’s like a military-themed episode of “Nailed It!”🔥 Key Takeaways:🧨 Trump greenlights NATO-funded weapons for Ukraine… totally won't backfire.💥 Drone warfare = IEDs 2.0. Welcome to the chaos.🥾 Air Force bans fake lashes but keeps outdated procurement pipelines.🛰️ China’s satellites playing bumper cars in space, but we're the bad guys?🐕 South Dakota Air Guard hires a therapy dog. Name’s Captain. He’s a good boy.💬 Gen. Deptula’s warning: Kill the F-35 and E-7, and you kill future air dominance.⚛️ Iran’s nukes: bombed or not? Depends on your political flavor of the day.🔥 Washington Army Guard trains for wildfires; Coast Guard saves Texans from floods.🇵🇼 A Marine from Palau goes full circle in Koa Moana 25—heartwarming but vague.👨🚀 Space Force rolls out SWARM and warns China to knock it off in orbit.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Atakalite discount + rocket fins, booties, and gadgets 01:10 – Trump sends weapons to Ukraine (NATO’s problem now?) 02:00 – Pentagon’s drone reform: UAS go full budget-friendly 03:00 – DoD invests in rare earth mining, coz China bad 03:45 – Air Force bans lashes, updates boot regs, and triggers outrage 04:30 – Retired generals: Cut the F-35 and Wedgetail? Big mistake 05:20 – Pacific exercise goes full “high-end fight” mode 06:10 – Meet Captain: the morale-boosting therapy dog 07:00 – Space Force’s digital SWARM training kicks off 07:50 – China’s satellite shenanigans… again 08:40 – Commerce wants to axe space traffic control (what could go wrong?) 09:20 – Space Force goeSupport 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 11, 2025 • 41min
Ep 488: Updates to the Updates for AFSW Pipeline!
Send us a textAaron rolls solo to drop a grenade on your expectations and walk you through the jaw-dropping overhaul of the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline. New names. New timelines. New chaos. Is dive school back? Is SWOE-V dead? Will your career implode before it starts? Aaron breaks it all down with brutal honesty and zero fluff. No sarcasm (seriously)—just straight facts and insider updates from the front lines of AFSPECWAR’s Frankenstein pipeline rewrite. If you’re anywhere near the door to this career field, buckle up. You’re not ready for what’s coming—but you will be after this.🔥 Key Takeaways:SWOE-V is (probably) toast. Guaranteed contracts are coming back.New 3-week land-based selection starts October."Zulu Course" = 16-week common skills crucible for all 1Z AFSCs.No more job selection at SWAS—now happens after Zulu.Pre-dive follows Zulu. Dive school may be resurrected (again).PJs still get hosed with 18–20 month pipelines due to paramedic training.Everyone else? Aim is 12 months to team placement.Apprentice courses will be cut down—no repeating Zulu content.Already in the pipeline but not in an apprentice course? You're going to Zulu anyway. Sorry.This is either brilliant efficiency or a flaming disaster. TBD.Aaron wants to be wrong… but probably isn’t.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to Aaron’s solo mission 01:20 – The “no sarcasm” promise (mostly) 02:30 – Why is the pipeline changing? 04:15 – Should you still join? Short answer: Yes. 06:00 – Death of SWOE-V? Long live GTAP 08:45 – PJ bottleneck: no slots, no mercy 10:30 – Guaranteed contract vs “hope and cope” 11:40 – Zulu Course: What it is, how long, and why it matters 13:50 – Should you stop swimming? (Hard no) 16:00 – What common skills are covered in Zulu 17:30 – Dive school might be coming back—again 21:00 – Pre-dive’s weird limbo and fairness concerns 24:00 – Lack of standards = morale hits = suck it up 26:30 – 12-month pipeline push—is it even possible? 29:00 – Cutting apprentice course length (but keeping the suck) 31:45 – Already in the pSupport 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 10, 2025 • 23min
Ops Brief 073: Daily Drop - 10 July 2025 (We Bombed Iran, Moved F-16s, & Still Can’t Share Simulators)
Send us a textIt’s July 10th, and the Daily Drop is back with Jared dropping truth bombs harder than a B-1 on afterburner. From the announcement of the next Operator Training Summit in Nashville (spoiler: it’s gonna slap) to the Pentagon lobbing real ones at Iran, this episode’s got more hot takes than a Twitter war during a government shutdown.Jared breaks down military logistics like your drunk uncle explaining the NFL draft—passionate, slightly unhinged, but mostly right. He rants about AF simulators being broken garbage, drones flying into everything, the VA being predictably dysfunctional, and why the Air Force is still pretending they might keep the B-1 (spoiler: they’re not). Also, the Space Force apparently needs another $6 billion. For what? Who knows.If you like your defense briefings with a side of sarcasm, a shot of cynicism, and topped with real-world experience, this one’s for you.🔥 Key Takeaways:🧠 The Air Force Research Lab is full of brainiacs... if only we let them cook📦 Simulators are trash—and creating more harm than good✈️ F-16s moved from Japan to Korea to flex on North Korea💣 Operation Midnight Hammer = cool name, questionable effectiveness🚀 The Space Force wants $6B more because “reasons”🧴 Forever chemicals? Still forever. Still deadly.🏥 VA and DOD still don’t know how to share medical records in 2025🇮🇷 Bombed Iran’s nuclear sites but maybe only slowed them down 2 years? Big “meh”🧢 “Dress and appearance” updates dropped—cue the Facebook rage⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Nashville OTS announcement & signup overhaul 01:00 – U.S., South Korea, Japan meet for trilateral security flex 01:30 – Weapons shipments to Ukraine resumed… kinda 02:30 – Air Force’s new drone detection tech (CLUE is no joke) 04:00 – VA/DOD healthcare systems still don’t talk 05:30 – Iran gets smacked—was it worth it? 06:30 – Netanyahu shows up at the Pentagon 06:50 – DoD’s ManTech expanding microelectronics & hypersonics 07:30 – Massive AF/Space Force Cold War-style exercise 08:20 – Japan joins Resolute Force Pacific 08:50 – Red Hawk weather tests—Eglin AFB in “extreme weather”? lolSupport 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, 2025 • 20min
Ops Brief 072: Daily Drop - 9 July 2025 (We Let China Buy Farmland. WTF Were We Thinking?)
Send us a textThe Ones Ready crew is back with a blistering Daily Drop that reads like a classified briefing laced with caffeine and outrage. Jared goes scorched-earth on the U.S. finally banning Chinese farmland buys (spoiler: it’s 2025 and somehow this wasn’t already illegal). Meanwhile, the Army wants to quadruple Patriot missiles—because what’s deterrence without volume? The Air Force still can't decide if the F-15EX should have a roommate. Space Force gets a budget bump, but bureaucratic gatekeepers still cling to outdated classification nonsense like it’s a Cold War cosplay. And don’t worry, the KC-46 is still a flying contradiction—does it even have SATCOM?Oh, and if you're still here: Nashville. October. OTS. Let’s go.🔥 Key Takeaways:🇨🇳 Finally banning Chinese nationals from buying U.S. farmland—because national security apparently wasn’t obvious.🎯 Army wants four times the Patriots—are we prepping for WW4?🛠️ Right-to-repair bill might finally stop the Pentagon from mailing radios back like it’s 1996.🛰️ Space Force budget finally treated like we’re living in the 21st century.💥 Air Force's KC-46 might not have SATCOM... in 2025. Let that sink in.✈️ F-15EX seat wars: single vs. dual. It’s the dumbest civil war nobody asked for.💸 $16B in Air & Space Force “wishlist” items because budgets are just polite suggestions.💣 KC-46 breaks a boom during F-22 refueling—again.🧑🚀 GAO calls out absurd classification BS blocking space partnerships. Jared rants accordingly.🎓 Kirtland’s low-key collab with universities to protect satellites—science meets space drama.🧠 AI-based targeting trials mean the machines are learning… hopefully the right targets.🎯 OTS ANNOUNCEMENT: Nashville, TN – Oct 25-26. You heard it here first.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Let’s ride: Daily Drop intro 00:07 – Sponsor shoutout: 18AlphaFitness.com 01:05 – Quadruple Patriot missiles?! 02:30 – Chinese farmland ban: why it took this long is insane 04:10 – Military “right to repair” finally gets traction 06:00 – Indo-Pacific exercises ramp up—ACE is go time 07:20 – $16B wishlist: missiles, spare partSupport 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, 2025 • 13min
Ops Brief 071: Daily Drop - 8 July 2025 (Troops in LA, Marines in Florida, & Generals Selling Jet Dreams)
Send us a textIn this no-holds-barred Daily Drop, Peaches dives headfirst into the latest national defense chaos—from Humvees rolling through LA to Marines moonlighting as ICE support in Florida. Pete Hegseth wants to bring the warrior spirit back (because apparently we lost it), and Jared’s not buying the sudden patriotism unless you're ready to pull bodies from burning cars. Meanwhile, retired four-stars are back in the game pushing for E-7s and more F-35s… but who’s paying them now? The Academy is bleeding staff, a nuclear microreactor is going to Alaska (because obviously), and the Air Force just teamed up with AI-piloted Valkyrie drones like it's Skynet 2.0. Also—yes, the Space Force canceled something big. Again. Strap in, nerds.🔥 Key Takeaways:🇺🇸 Hegseth goes full ‘warrior mode’ – and Jared’s all for readiness, just not the cosplay.🚨 Troops deployed to LA for immigration enforcement (with ROE briefings and Humvees, naturally).🪖 Marines in Florida supporting ICE—because why not send 200 to do a politician’s dirty work?🤔 Retired generals pushing for more jets—but Jared smells Lockheed money in the air.🛫 Valkyrie drone test controlled by Air Force pilots shows we’re getting closer to robot war.🏫 140 jobs cut at the Air Force Academy, and Jared’s got thoughts on over-hires and sadness.⚛️ Alaska’s Eielson AFB gets a microreactor—because freezing in the dark is for civilians.🛰️ Space Force awards $2.8B to Boeing for nuclear comms, then cancels a big satcom program because… reasons.🧠 Jared admits he uses AI to parse 10-page DoD briefs—and honestly, wouldn’t you?⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Ataclite Discount Plug 00:46 – Hegseth Wants Warrior Culture Back 01:45 – The Readiness Guilt Bomb 02:26 – Troops in LA: Immigration Crackdown with ROE 03:22 – Jared’s Take: Social Media Outrage vs Reality 04:00 – Marines Deployed to Florida for ICE Support 04:38 – Okinawa Arrests: Airman & Marine in Hot Water 05:25 – Are We Doxing Troops Too Casually? 05:48 – Air Force Tests Valkyrie Drones in Air Combat 06:22 – AFMC Boss Retires (Yawn) 06:42Support 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 7, 2025 • 1h 17min
Ep 487: Big Beautiful AFSW Pipeline updates for July 2025!
Send us a textAfter six months of silence, the Ones Ready crew finally unleashes a no-holds-barred breakdown of the looming AFSPECWAR pipeline overhaul—and spoiler alert: it’s a total mess. From gutting water confidence to pushing combat dive into career purgatory, this episode exposes how leadership is sacrificing operational readiness for… spreadsheets.Jared, Aaron, and Trent torch the new “land-based” selection model, the sketchy 12-week “Common Skills” course, and the alphabet-soup plans for MGFE (whatever that means). The team unpacks why this isn’t just dumb—it’s dangerous. If you think removing water-based assessments won’t ripple downstream into mission failure, think again.Whether you’re a pipeline hopeful, a team room veteran, or someone who actually cares about how elite operators get made—this is the one you don’t skip.🔥 Key Takeaways:💦 Water Confidence, RIP: Moving to land-based selection ignores the job’s amphibious demands.🤡 Common Skills Chaos: 12-week course sounds good… until you realize it’s not resourced, staffed, or even defined.🧠 Creatine and Conspiracies: Tasty Gains gets a nod, but the real brain fuel here is unfiltered truth.🎩 Pipeline Decisions Made by People Who’ve Never Worn a Ruck: Career field managers weren’t even in the room.🫥 MGFE = Maybe Get F*cked Eventually? No one knows what it means, and that’s the point.🐸 Mission Before Metrics: Pushing dudes to teams faster doesn’t mean they’re ready.🎭 Everyone’s Fighting the Last War: JTACery is glorified while global access gets ghosted.🎥 Hollywood Couldn’t Script This Stupid: The pipeline plan reads like satire—but it’s real.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Cold open chaos & car shaming 04:00 – UFC at the White House? ‘Murica. 06:45 – Creatine, cognition, and calling out fake fitness 10:00 – Pipeline Rumors Confirmed: Here comes land-based selection 13:00 – Why removing water work is a catastrophic mistake 17:40 – Swovie is broken. Guaranteed contracts or bust. 23:30 – The Common Skills Course disaster-in-waiting 31:00 – Why nobody planned for trucks, ranges, beds, or instructorsSupport 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, 2025 • 1h 5min
***Sneak Peek***MBRS 55: Brad Pitt’s Haircut Ruined War Movies
Send us a textTrent and Peaches are back on the Ones Ready podcast, and this members-only episode is a no-holds-barred roast of Hollywood’s war movie obsession, questionable haircuts, and the veteran life nobody talks about. From dunking on Fury’s overhyped tank drama to unpacking why Brad Pitt’s smolder doesn’t make him a thespian god, these two bring the heat with zero filter. They also dive into the real grit—veterans navigating a world that thinks they’re either broken or Rambo, and why everything’s suddenly a “mental health crisis.” Expect sarcasm, contrarian hot takes, and a side of Nickelback love (because why not?). This ain’t your average podcast—it’s a verbal frag grenade for the initiated. Key Takeaways: Fury’s tank bromance is overrated, and Brad Pitt’s haircut doesn’t deserve its own fan club. Hollywood’s veteran portrayals are lazy—either you’re a ticking time bomb or a caped crusader, no in-between. The world’s not as soft as you think, but good luck convincing civilians to ditch their bubble wrap mindset. Nickelback’s meme status is peak internet stupidity—they’re still selling out shows while haters cry into their IPAs. Veterans don’t need fixing; they need people to stop assuming they’re one bad day from digging a foxhole in their front yard.Call-to-Actions:Yo, if you’re still here, smash that like button like it’s a Hollywood cliche. Subscribe so you don’t miss us tearing apart more sacred cows. Drop a comment—tell us your most overrated war movie or why you secretly love Nickelback. Leave a review to keep us climbing the charts, and join the Ones Ready membership for ad-free chaos like this. Oh, and swing by the merch store—grab a shirt that screams “I survived Trent’s rants.” Links in the bio, let’s roll! 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 4, 2025 • 47min
Ops Brief 070: Daily Drop - 4 July 2025 (Midnight Hammer Drops Truth Bombs)
Send us a textPeaches returns with a scorched-earth breakdown of America’s latest military moves—and screwups. From counter-UAS task forces to the Pentagon’s \$330M-per-jet regrets, this episode tears into drone threats, Space Force drama, and Operation Midnight Hammer’s massive flex… that also accidentally exposed all our weak spots. We’re talking fleet gaps, busted tankers, munitions shortages, and decision-makers who keep canceling the wrong programs. Plus: the Air Force ditches sit-up alternatives (again), the F-47 enters the chat, and Iran just keeps poking the bear. If you want strategic insights laced with sarcasm, this is your ammo drop.🔥 Key Takeaways:* 🛩️ F-22 went from 750 to 195 jets thanks to cost, peace, and bureaucracy—F-47 might repeat history.* 💥 Operation Midnight Hammer? Impressive strike, but it exposed serious USAF cracks.* 🚨 ISR gaps, tanker dependency, and stealth shortages paint a grim picture for peer warfare.* 🛰️ SpaceX bags more USSF cash while China throws a fit about “space weaponization.”* 🧠 Counter-UAS task force: great idea… still no clarity on execution.* 💪 Sit-ups are back, shuttle runs are gone, and 2-mile tests might be coming. Because reasons.* 🔥 Guam gets a \$295M command bunker. Iran hucks missiles at Al Udeid. Trump… has thoughts.* 🚀 Space Force scrambles for GPS alternatives as satellite data fails and hurricane forecasts suffer.* 🤕 Military spouses face 2–3x higher depression and anxiety rates than civilians.* 💸 DOD wants \$150B more. Surprise! Congress kinda agrees.🎯 Call-to-Actions:* 👍 Like the episode* 🔔 Subscribe for more blunt force military truth* 💬 Drop your take on which USAF program needs saving* 🌟 Leave a review if this episode slapped* 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership—no fluff, just real* 👕 Check out the merch store—support the squadJoin 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 (dSupport 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 2, 2025 • 16min
Ops Brief 069: Daily Drop - 2 July 2025 (B-2 Upgrades & The Air Force Rage Quits)
Send us a textThe Air Force is bleeding instructors, CENTCOM's next boss is a mystery wrapped in vagueness, and the B-2 is getting a glow-up because, well, the B-21 still isn’t ready. In this Daily Drop, Jared dives into the military’s latest budget frenzy, Iran’s Cold War cosplay, and why creatine is now part of his mental warfare toolkit. From wildfires pulling Guard troops off security gigs to Cyber Command begging for updated dial-up, it's another day of chaos, caffeine, and congressional cash grabs. Oh—and Space Force is building GPS knockoffs just in case things get really spicy. Buckle up, nerds.🔥 Key Takeaways:🧠 Creatine isn't just for your biceps—it’s for your brain now, apparently.🇪🇺 EUCOM warns the Cold War is back, just with more memes and TikTok.🧨 CENTCOM’s new nominee is “visionary”… but also unnamed. Cool.🤖 DoD is going hard on AI, with $789M for drone wingmen. Skynet vibes.🔥 Wildfires > Guard security missions. California re-prioritizes.🛢️ Tanker budget talk: $100M is now a “drop in the bucket.”🧑🏫 USAFA loses 50+ civilian instructors. Toxic work environment? Shocking.✈️ B-2 gets upgraded while we all wait on the elusive B-21.🛰️ Space Force launches satellites, fights spoofing, mourns a leader.☢️ Iran plays peekaboo with nuclear monitors and threatens email leaks.🎬 Stargate SG-1: apparently too sci-fi without Air Force oversight.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Creatine, Nootropics & Tasty Gains Ad Read 01:00 – EUCOM: Adversaries Aligning (Cold War 2.0?) 02:30 – CENTCOM Nominee: All Mystery, No Substance 03:10 – AI Budget Blitz: Air, Land & Sea Go Robo 04:00 – Cyber Command: Can We Upgrade from AOL Please? 05:00 – Wildfires Pull National Guard from LA 06:10 – Tanker Upgrades: Millions That Feel Like Pennies 07:00 – Air Force Academy Exodus: Toxic Much? 08:50 – B-2 Upgrades: Because the B-21 is Still a Unicorn 10:15 – Space Force Goes Full Sci-Fi (Tronch 3 Uncertainty) 11:45 – Missile Warning Satellites Slip Schedule 12:15 – R.I.P. Brig Gen Chandler Atwood 12:50 – GPS Alternatives: Jamming Ain’t Just a Music Genre 13:10 – SenateSupport 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...


