

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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Jun 12, 2021 • 58min
FAQ Part II
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we answer some frequently asked questions. This is the second iteration of this format we've done and we try to get to those burning questions you have that just happen to come through out inboxes often. You'll hear some candid answers to those questions with some sarcasm and cynicism sprinkled in. These are always fun to do and I think you can tell from our demeanor on this episode. 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/_qdRloEsJZQNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/78Have 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: HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Jun 5, 2021 • 1h 1min
2nd Air Force Command Chief Adam Vizi
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we are joined by Command Chief Adam Vizi of the 2nd Air Force. The 2nd Air Force is responsible for five training Wings and one training Group. One of those training Wings is the Special Warfare Training Wing which we're all very familiar with since we are all interested in the ins and outs of Prep, A&S, and the remainder of the pipeline. Command Chief Vizi discusses his time as a TACP instructor as well as the initiatives they're exploring in AETC, what it was like standing up the first enlisted Weapons School, and finally wrapping it up with some advice to existing Airmen who are in BMT or their tech school. 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/_qdRloEsJZQNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/77Have 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: HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

May 29, 2021 • 1h 11min
Pararescueman Joey Barajas
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we are joined by Pararescueman Joey Barajas from the PJ Schoolhouse! We cover a wide range of topics discussing extended training day vs old INDOC, Special Tactics Squadrons vs Rescue Units, and why the hell we wear ascots during the pipeline. We hit the topic of Joey's new apparel company called Come, Sit, and Relax which is a play on words from the acronym C.S.A.R which stands for combat search and rescue. There are some stories sprinkled in here as well, so make sure you listen to the entire thing. 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/dXBmCth_X2QNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/77Have 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: HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

May 22, 2021 • 1h 25min
What is expected from an Officer
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with Colin and Reed from the Air Force Officer Podcast. Colin and Reed are both active duty United States Air Force officers with mixed backgrounds. They noticed a gap in information, recruiting, and leadership so decided to start up their very own podcast. The conversation covers a wide range of leadership traits, the relationship between officers and enlisted, Colin and Reed give some of their very own advice to officers, and discuss how to become an officer. 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/8H2AiRJRm9gNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/76Have 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: HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

May 15, 2021 • 1h 6min
Pararescueman, Instructor, Recruiter- Kris Tomes
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with Kris Tomes who is a Pararescueman, prior INDOC instructor, and now a Special Operations Recruiter. After speaking with Kris, it's clear that he epitomizes motivation and he's absolutely the type of person I would have wanted to have as an A&S instructor. He's motivational, positive, and wants to see you succeed. Kris touches on some of the requirements to join, character traits he's seen that are successful and also what not to do, what motivates him, and some frequently asked questions of candidates. It was a pleasure speaking with him and if you're not motivated after this episode, there is no hope for you. We promise you don't want to skip through any of this episode! 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/1DlXsV0KENsNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/75Have 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: HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

May 8, 2021 • 1h 3min
USSOCOM Senior Enlisted Leader Command CMSgt Gregory A. Smith
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with the United States Special Operations Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Greg Smith. Chief Smith has had a colorful career and has gone from a Weapons Loader on A-10s to an AC-130 Gunner, to the Special Operations Command Europe Senior Enlisted to Air Force Special Operations Command Senior Enlisted, to Special Operations Command. Chief Smith covers SOF accountability, Transregional Crossdomain Detterance, and the future of SOCOM. We also tap on some of the initiatives they're working up there and their new endeavor into podcasting from a Command level. We promise you don't want to skip through any of this episode! 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/Kanf_hcQprwNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/74Have 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: HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

May 1, 2021 • 51min
Royal Marine Sam Sheriff
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with an overall great human being, Sam Sheriff from the REORG Charity. Sam was once a Royal Marine before his recent retirement where he was the first Royal Marine to receive his black belt in Brazilian Jujitsu. Sam then help organize and start a fantastic chary called REORG where they focus on brining veterans and others wounded into their program to help rehabilitate them using BJJ. For his work with REORG, he was awarded a MBE by Her Majesty the Queen. 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/poBwUkve8A8Need the show notes? onesready.com/episode/73Have 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: HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Apr 28, 2021 • 60min
TACP Mark Bunkley
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with one of the most well-travelled and well-intentioned people out there in the AFSW community, he goes by the name Funky Bunkly. Bunkly is a USAF TACP who has spent his time at numerous ASOSs and shared instructor time and experiences with Trent and Brian at their respective schoolhouses. Bunkly is well known for being traveling to obscure locations to experience different cultures and at the same time, loves to beat people up. Makes no sense to me, but that's his jam. Bunkly is not only a TACP, but he is a content creator on YouTube and has recently started his own podcast during his time living overseas at his current assignment. 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/poBwUkve8A8Need the show notes? onesready.com/episode/72Have 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: HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Apr 17, 2021 • 1h
Col Allison "Angel of Death" Black
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we have the one and only Col Allison Black who is appropriately nicknamed the Angel of Death. Col Black actually goes into how she received that callsign and it's a great story that is seldom told. She's also cover her time as an enlisted SERE Specialist followed by some of the camaraderie she has experienced through her time serving as well as that connection she and other aircrew have to the folks on the ground. We hit on a little bit of the ST 2030 Vision and some parting advice from Col Black. 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/dUL5jxI6eIYNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/71Have 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: HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Apr 10, 2021 • 57min
Coaching the Elite with Greg Jackson
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we have Greg Jackson. Greg is kind of a big deal in the world of American mixed martial arts as he Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, NM. He's considered to run one of the top training centers in the world. Greg has a rich history with the Pararescue community as he is the Honorary Commander for the Pararescue/Combat Rescue Apprentice Course. He's also been heavily involved in consulting fight scenes in Hollywood. Finally, he is involved in an organization called Deliver Fund which combats human trafficking. 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/dUL5jxI6eIYNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/70Have 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: HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESR...


