

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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May 10, 2025 • 21min
Ep 469: What Does Special Reconnaissance Do?
Send us a textYou’ve asked. We’ve avoided. But today? We answer. In this no-holds-barred, caffeine-fueled episode, Aaron and Trent finally break down what Special Reconnaissance (SR) actually does—why it exists, why it’s not just “Air Force Marine Recon,” and why anyone trying to say “but SEALs can do that” needs to go touch grass.Trent—who literally helped write the playbook for SR—lays out why the Air Force had to level up from SOWT, why SR isn’t a clone of other recon units, and how SR brings a capability-based solution to Air Force-specific problems in the next-gen fight. Oh, and if you think it’s just “guys sneaking around in ghillie suits,” strap in. We’re talking intel, electronic warfare, environmental sensing, sniper school, free fall, and (hopefully) dive recovery missions… all while bridging the gap between air assets and ground teams.Also: Why the Air Force finally realized being “just an enabler” wasn’t cutting it anymore, how SOCOM called their bluff, and why SR isn’t meant to just “loan guys out” to other services. This is your crash course on why SR isn’t weather anymore—and why it’s a critical wedge in the special warfare team.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, check out the membership, and grab some merch at OnesReady.com. And if you’re thinking about SR or AFSPECWAR, get your butt to the Operator Training Summit in June.🔥 Key Takeaways:🛩️ SR fills an Air Force-specific recon gap—fixing problems only AF teams can solve.🔥 It’s about capabilities, not just bodies: think EW, intel, environmental sensing.🎯 SR trains in sniper school, freefall, dive (hopefully), and advanced recon courses.🤔 “Why does the AF need recon?” Easy: you want AF teams solving AF problems.📡 SR acts as the tactical arm of Air Force intel & electronic warfare.🚀 It’s not about loaning guys out—it’s about enabling airpower in the next-gen fight.💥 Put an SR guy on a hill with a JTAC and you’ve got overwatch, situational awareness, and kinetic capability all wrapped up.🧠 SR adds synergy to the special warfare team: 1+1 = 3.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Quick Hitter: “What’s SR?” 01:00 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...

May 9, 2025 • 22min
Ops Brief 043: Daily Drop - 9 May 2025 (Space Thrusters, Trans Discharges & Gen X Cage Fights)
Send us a textIn today’s Daily Drop, Peaches wades through 20+ pages of Pentagon memos so you don’t have to—and the headlines are as wild as you’d expect. From the DoD accelerating AI and electronic warfare for SOF teams (because robot war is here), to the Pentagon trying to fire every transgender troop in 30 days (seriously), it’s another day in America’s defense soap opera.Also: the Space Force is debating whether orbital refueling is even worth it, even though it sounds like the coolest sci-fi thing ever; the B-52 radar upgrade blows past budget (shocker); and the Air Force finally admits the CV-22 Osprey might never hit full capability again (gasp). And yes, the crew debates which generation would actually win in an all-out war cage match—Gen X or the Greatest Generation?👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, join the membership, and snag some merch at OnesReady.com. Oh—and get your spot at the Operator Training Summit in June.🔥 Key Takeaways:🏃♂️ Pentagon gives transgender troops 30 days to voluntarily separate after Supreme Court ruling.🧠 DoD’s fast-track software acquisition plan is supposed to fix bureaucratic hell (good luck).🔥 B-52 radar program blows 17% over budget = formal congressional “oops” notification.🚁 AFSOC tries to make the CV-22 Osprey relevant again despite grounding issues.🛰️ Space Force tests ion thrusters for moon surveillance. Space lasers are officially real.💻 Pentagon wants secure messaging for senior leaders but still can’t beat Signal.💥 SOCOM pushes for smaller, faster SOF teams armed with AI, EW, cyber tools.🚀 Rocket Lab selected for military cargo to space. Stokes Space not far behind.🌍 WWII vet reflects on war’s futility while Putin rewrites history to justify Ukraine invasion.🤼 Jared votes Gen X over Greatest Gen in a hypothetical intergenerational battle royale.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Operator Training Summit Plug 01:20 – Joint Chiefs: SOF Must Stay Ready 02:30 – Pentagon Moves to Discharge Transgender Troops 04:00 – SOF Leverages AI, EW, Cyber in Future Fight 05:30 – E-6B Looking Glass Mission May Transfer to Air ForceSupport 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...

May 9, 2025 • 1h 20min
Ep 468: Self-Help is Dead...Fierce Empathy Is In – with David Waldy
Send us a textGuess what? You don’t need another Instagram quote about "manifesting your dream life." You need a personal revolution. This week on Ones Ready, we bring in the savage soul surgeon himself — David Waldy, the Fierce Empathy Coach — to rip your excuses straight out by the roots and hand you a shovel to dig your way out of mediocrity.We dive deep into the real work: why self-sabotage is lazy thinking, how forgiveness isn’t for your abuser — it's for your freedom — and why clarity, constructs, commitment, and consistency (yeah, C4, baby!) are the only real bombs you should be setting off in your life.If you've ever used "trauma" as a participation trophy or wondered why you can’t seem to get unstuck no matter how many motivational videos you watch, this one's for you. (Spoiler: it's you. You're the problem. And the solution.)Stay tuned, stay uncomfortable, and stop being allergic to your own potential.🔥 Key Takeaways:You Are Not Your Trauma: Stop worshiping your wounds like they’re personality traits.Fierce Empathy > Fake Empathy: Real empathy demands truth — not participation trophies.Reprogram or Stay Programmed: Your brain is just a scratched CD... fix it or keep skipping.The Power of C4: Clarity, Constructs, Commitment, Consistency — blow up your old self and build better.Selfish is Selfless: Prioritize you if you actually want to serve others well.No One’s Coming to Save You: God gave you the gifts — it’s your job to sharpen them.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – IPA Douchebags and Podcast Intros02:00 – Who the Hell is David Waldy?06:00 – Childhood Trauma and Kansas Lessons11:00 – Betrayal, Abuse, and Rebuilding Trust18:00 – "Service Before Self" vs. Self-Sacrifice Martyrdom24:00 – Empathy Is Not Coddling (It’s Combat)32:00 – The Permission to Dream Big (and Actually Mean It)41:00 – Why You Have No Clarity (Hint: It's Your Fault)50:00 – Breaking the Victim Cycle with Real Commitments1:00:00 – From Transactions to Transformations1:10:00 – Final Smackdown: You HSupport 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...

May 8, 2025 • 13min
Ops Brief 042: Daily Drop - 8 May 2025 (Audit Failures, AI Hallucinations & Border Cyber Strikes)
Send us a textWelcome to the May 8th Daily Drop, where Peaches breaks down another round of Pentagon chaos with his signature sarcasm. On today’s menu: the DoD admits it probably won’t pass an audit… for at least another 3 years (LOL), military daycares struggle with child abuse reporting (yikes), and the Pentagon’s cyber warriors are apparently fighting cartels with keyboards at the border (sure, why not?).Meanwhile, the KC-46 Pegasus finally clears its cracked ribs, the F-15EX basing drama gets messier, and SOCOM’s new aircraft is already asking for upgrades—less than a year in. Over in Space Force? They’re making a planetarium movie to convince you they’re not just a meme, while also quietly building a new orbital warfare “product line.” Oh, and North Korea? Still launching missiles. No big deal.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, check out the membership, and grab some merch at OnesReady.com. And if you’re serious about leveling up, secure your spot at the Operator Training Summit before it’s full.🔥 Key Takeaways:🗃️ DoD admits it won’t pass an audit until 2028. Dumpster fire still raging.🚸 Military daycares failing at timely abuse notifications. Unacceptable.💻 Pentagon cyber teams targeting cartel networks at the border.🛩️ KC-46 Pegasus cleared for delivery after fixing cracks. Cool, I guess.🦅 Basing the F-15EX at Selfridge might crush the training pipeline.🔧 SOCOM’s new OA-1K already needs upgrades. Typical.🐘 Kadena hosts giant “elephant walk” with 50+ jets. Looks cool, but… why?✈️ B-52 & B-2 bombers team up at Diego Garcia for global deterrence flex.🤖 Air Force tests “nipperGPT” AI in cyber ops… no hallucinations yet!🪂 Autonomous gliders can drop 500 lbs of supplies from C-130s. Hell yes.🚨 Keesler AFB lockdown confusion: active shooter? Nope, just an exercise.🛰️ Space Force quietly building orbital warfare systems.🎥 Space Force makes 12-minute planetarium doc to explain their mission.🕊️ VP JD Vance critiques Russia’s Ukraine peace demands.🚀 North Korea launches more missiles. Another Tuesday.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro +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...

May 6, 2025 • 14min
Ops Brief 041: Daily Drop - 6 May 2025 (Fewer Generals & the Space Force Identity Crisis)
Send us a textIn today’s Daily Drop, Jared serves up the Pentagon’s latest budget clowns and bureaucratic “wins” with his usual spicy commentary. First up: the Defense Secretary is finally chopping some four-star generals—because apparently you don’t need that many bosses to lose wars. Meanwhile, the Air Force is overhauling basic training again (spoiler: it might actually get hard), Space Force is still figuring out who’s supposed to do what, and DoD firefighters are overworked and underpaid (but hey, thanks for showing up!).Also on deck: the U.S. tests a reusable hypersonic missile (finally catching up to China), Tricare’s paperwork hell drags on, and Congress realizes that refurbishing 60-year-old missile silos is maybe not the best idea. Oh—and Space Force might just give up on satellite refueling before it even starts because… math?👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, join the membership, and snag some merch at OnesReady.com. And yeah—secure your spot at the Operator Training Summit before it’s full!🔥 Key Takeaways:🎖️ DoD cutting 20-30% of four-star generals to “streamline”… finally.🚀 U.S. hypersonic test hits Mach 5; good luck catching China though.🛰️ Space Force questioning whether satellite refueling is worth it.🦾 Pentagon overhauls software risk management (because the old system sucked).👩🚒 DoD firefighter staffing 10% below minimum, with worse pay than local crews.💉 Tricare extends waiver for specialty care because of appointment chaos.🏋️♂️ Air Force basic training getting harder: more field, less classroom, more “warrior ethos.”💰 Sentinel ICBM program could cost nearly $1 trillion over 10 years (ouch).🍽️ Air Force updates chow hall menus “for performance” (sure, Jan).🎒 Space Force still hasn’t figured out officer vs. enlisted roles.🤝 Shepard AFB donated 5,700 pounds of food—because airmen get it done.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Operator Training Summit Plug 01:15 – DoD Slashes Four-Star Generals 02:30 – Hypersonic Missile Test Success 03:30 – Pentagon Targets Drones with Replicator Initiative 04:20 – Software Acquisition OverhauSupport 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...

May 5, 2025 • 14min
Ops Brief 040: Daily Drop - 5 May 2025 (Boneyard F-16s & Untethered Spacewalks)
Send us a textToday’s Ones Ready Daily Drop is packed tighter than the Pentagon’s missing budget. Jared breaks down how the DoD is basically playing Jenga with defense funding, while the Air Force quietly raids the Boneyard for junkyard F-16s to prop up Ukraine’s air force. Meanwhile, the Space Force is out here casually “dogfighting” Chinese satellites in orbit and looking for AI to figure out where their satellites even are.Oh, and we’ve got a guy in a literal jetpack doing an untethered spacewalk (because apparently the 80s were WILD), the Army making a Space Ops MOS (because soldiers apparently needed another badge), and the Pentagon’s latest brainstorm: drone-killing tech that’s safe for civilians. Sure, buddy.Also: Israel’s airport just got smoked by a Houthi missile despite US and Israeli missile defenses. And Russia? Yeah, Russia’s dusting off its NATO war plans. Totally chill.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, comment, check out the membership, and snag some Ones Ready merch. And yes—go get that Operator Training Summit slot before they’re gone.🔥 Key Takeaways:💸 Trump’s proposed $900B defense budget = basically a spending freeze. But don’t worry, the Pentagon’s already $200M in the hole.🦾 Pentagon wants drone-killing tech that won’t explode civilians. Good luck with that.🖥️ NSC says “let’s get offensive” with cyber attacks. Better than sitting around.🤖 Beale AFB kicks off Collaborative Combat Aircraft missions. Robo-wingmen inbound.✈️ Ukraine getting retired F-16s… for spare parts. Literally. From the boneyard.🛰️ US Space Force does close flybys of Chinese satellites. Totally normal behavior.🚀 SpaceX wants 120 launches next year; Cape Canaveral’s bracing for it.👨🚀 Untethered spacewalk legend tracked down a satellite by hand. Find that video.🛰️ Space Force wants AI tools that don’t suck. Still looking.💥 Houthis nail Israeli airport with a missile. Defenses couldn’t stop it.⚔️ Russia prepping for NATO war by 2030. Lithuania’s sweating.🎯 Pilot crash at Langley may’ve been caused by a loose elevator counterweight.🪖 Army adds enlisted Space Ops MOS. Space bSupport 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...

May 5, 2025 • 1h 24min
Ep 467: Whistleblower Matt Cubbler vs. The SEAL Murder Coverup
Send us a textYou thought the official stories were safe? Think again. This week, Ones Ready goes nuclear with Matt Cubbler — Army veteran, retired cop, and the man Special Operations would really prefer you ignore. We dive into why Matt’s been dubbed the “SEAL Killer” (spoiler: it’s not because he stormed a compound) and how decades of government gaslighting, backroom deals, and military industrial self-worship led to the cover-ups of heroes like John Chapman and Job Price.From exposing the Wizard-of-Oz level fraud inside the SEAL brand, to calling out the government's disturbing addiction to "just trust us, bro," this episode rips the mask clean off. If you're still clinging to bedtime stories about flawless American heroism, go ahead and unsubscribe now — it's about to get real uncomfortable.Stay tuned, stay mad, and don't forget: If you're not questioning it, you're part of it.🔥 Key Takeaways:Government Gaslighting 101: Matt’s first-hand account of realizing the “system” was built on preserving itself — not truth.The John Chapman Cover-Up: How crystal-clear video footage STILL couldn't break through the Pentagon’s PR machine.Who Killed Job Price? Spoiler: It wasn’t Job.Why the SEAL Community’s Problems Aren’t "Bad Apples" — It’s the Whole Orchard.Why “trust but verify” should just be “verify and then still don't trust.”How bureaucratic self-preservation kills truth, careers, and sometimes heroes.The new documentary: pulling the rug out from under decades of SEAL fairy tales.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Ones Ready "Formal" Intros (LOL)01:00 – Who is Matt Cubbler?04:30 – Army Intel, Critical Thinking, and Contrarian Survival10:00 – Day 1 in the Army: Fighting for His Brother's Ring17:00 – Becoming a Federal Air Marshal: Post-9/11 Chaos26:00 – Spotting the Wizard Behind the Curtain34:00 – The John Chapman Betrayal41:00 – The Murder of Job Price: Truth vs. The SEAL PR Machine59:00 – Anti-Hero Podcast, Rob O’Neill, and the Viral Moment1:07:00 – New Whistleblowers, Documentary Development1:15:00 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...

May 2, 2025 • 14min
Ops Brief 039: Daily Drop - 2 May 2025 (Stray Dogs and Space Force Special Ops...LFG!)
Send us a textWelcome to the May 2nd Daily Drop, where Jared breaks down the absolute fever dream that is today’s Air Force memo—everything from piano-burning ceremonies to Space Force launching a special operations element (yes, you read that right). This episode’s a rollercoaster through military bureaucracy, geopolitical chaos, and some straight-up “wait… what?” moments.We’re talking about 8,000 troops at the southern border, the Air Force testing robo-wingmen, Japan mad about a B-1 bomber blocking their runway, and Guam getting overrun by 25,000 stray dogs (no, seriously). Also, shoutout to the Air Force for helping control said dogs… because readiness, I guess?Throw in canceled Iran nuclear talks, a new missile shield with a suspiciously biblical name (“Golden Dome”), and a nominee for Undersecretary getting roasted for telling the truth—and you’ve got an episode that proves the Pentagon never sleeps… but maybe should.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, comment, and snag some Ones Ready merch while you’re at it. And yeah—get your butt signed up for the Operator Training Summit in June.🔥 Key Takeaways:🪖 Second military zone set up at the southern border—with warships. Because nothing says “border patrol” like a Navy destroyer.📉 Military sexual assault reports down 4%… harassment up 1%. Progress?🚀 Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile shield is happening. Prepare for biblical memes.🤖 Collaborative Combat Aircraft testing kicks off—robo-wingmen inbound.💸 $620 million more for Pacific military exercises. Taiwan gets $850M. Everyone else? Figure it out.✈️ B-1B emergency landing shuts down Japan’s airport for 90 minutes. Oops.🐶 Guam has 25,000 stray dogs and the Air Force is on cleanup duty.🎹 Burning pianos is still a thing. And we’re here for it.🌌 Space Force building its own special ops element. Time to spec ops… in space.🛰️ Space Force drops $237 million on small satellites. Elon’s somewhere smiling.💬 “Lessons from 1958” = AKA we’re still winging Taiwan policy.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Operator Training Summit Plug 01:20 – Border MSupport 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...

May 2, 2025 • 1h 2min
Ep 466: Sleep Is Not for the Weak—You're Just Bad at It With Dr. Leah Kaylor
Send us a textIn this brutally honest and surprisingly soothing episode, Peaches teams up with Dr. Leah Kaylor—THE sleep czar of the FBI (no, seriously)—to talk about the one thing that could make you a better operator, athlete, student, or just a more tolerable human: sleep.Dr. Kaylor isn’t here to fluff your pillow. She's here to fix your broken circadian rhythm, crush your excuses, and maybe ruin your pre-workout addiction. From early morning sun hacks to why your phone is wrecking your melatonin, this episode is a no-BS masterclass in reclaiming your performance through better sleep hygiene. And no, power naps are not your savior.Whether you're a sleep-deprived teen thinking about BUD/S or a 30-something warfighter trying to pretend that 5 hours and a ghost of REM is “fine”—this episode is your wake-up call (literally).🔥 Key Takeaways:The 3 S’s of what your bed is actually for: sleep, sex, and sickness.If you fall asleep instantly, congrats—you’re severely sleep-deprived.Pre-workout at 9PM? You’re not hard. You’re amped on caffeine!Caffeine has a half-life. Stop drinking it like it’s tactical hydration.Naps = snacks. Don’t ruin your Thanksgiving dinner.Blue light at night tells your brain it’s noon—nice job, dopamine addict.Fix your morning routine and your body will stop waking up at 3AM like it’s haunted.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Meet Dr. Leah Kaylor: FBI sleep expert (and bedtime crusader)03:00 – From VA sleep clinics to federal ops: how the mission started07:00 – Why eight hours isn’t a myth—it’s your superpower11:00 – Sleep debt: the damage is done (but here’s what you can fix)14:00 – Sunrise alarms, light hacks & caveman brain science17:00 – The Sleep Advantage book drop + YouTube on the way21:00 – Phones, dopamine, and why your bed’s not a damn office28:00 – Blue light sabotage & bedtime boundaries that work32:00 – Caffeine confessions: what’s killing your deep sleep38:00 – Naps are snacks: how your power nap wrecks REM44:00 – 3AM wake-ups, overtraining, and tracking your real patterns53:00 – Top 3 hacks to sleSupport 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...

May 1, 2025 • 19min
Ops Brief 038: Daily Drop - 1 May 2025 (Broken Jets and Pentagon Audit Fails)
Send us a textIn today’s Daily Drop, Jared pulls no punches while breaking down the latest military circus—from AFN killing off its podcasts (wait, they had podcasts?) to the Air Force Academy gutting its own rocket science faculty because “budget.” And just when you thought it couldn’t get weirder: Space Force is dropping a documentary… and no, it’s not sci-fi.We’ve got F-35 inventory fraud ($11 billion missing? Casual.), Travis AFB potentially doubling as an immigration detention center (because why not?), and the Air Force cutting family days because “readiness.” Oh, and the Pentagon still can’t pass an audit. But sure, let’s launch more documentaries instead of fixing jets.Tune in for a raw, snarky breakdown of the memo that hits generals’ inboxes but never gets real talk—until now. And yeah, you’re gonna want to sit down for this one.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, hit that notification bell, snag some merch at onesready.com, and maybe check out a summit that won’t get canceled like half the DoD’s programs.🔥 Key Takeaways:💥 12,000 civilian jobs cut in the Air Force = “readiness” nightmare.🛩️ $11 billion in F-35 inventory fraud… and they just noticed.🏗️ Travis AFB might house immigrants now. Totally normal.🎧 AFN kills podcasts nobody knew existed.🤦♂️ Air Force Academy slashes rocket science professors, but keeps the PR machine alive.🚀 Space Force documentary “Always Above” premieres… for who exactly?💰 Pentagon audit? LOL. Still failing.👨👩👧 Family days axed “for lethality.” Because tired airmen = lethal airmen?⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Operator Training Summit Plug 02:15 – Civilian Resignations Hit Readiness 03:40 – Over 1,000 Houthi Targets Hit 04:30 – $11 Billion F-35 Inventory Fraud 05:10 – Counter-Drone Updates at Home 06:20 – Why a Separate Cyber Force is Dumb 07:00 – Osprey Grounded Until 2026 08:00 – AFN Kills Podcasts & Radio Shows 09:10 – Troops at the Border (But Not Arresting) 10:00 – Trump’s “Golden Dome” Defense Network 11:00 – Air Force Cuts Family Days 12:30 – Travis AFB as Immigration Detention Center? 14:00 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...