

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 18, 2020 • 42min
Moving Towards Obstacles
Send us Fan MailEvery human has obstacles in their life that will get between them and their intended goal. Some of these obstacles are internal obstacles like fear of heights or even your current fitness level. Other obstacles could be external which could be family, friends, or coworkers questioning if you can make it. Other external obstacles could be difficulties finding a pool to train in. Obstacles large and small exist for everyone, but we cannot ignore those obstacles. We have to move towards these obstacles and attack them intensely in order to make it to our intended goals. It may not be easy to crush this obstacles, but we know it will be worth it in the end. Finding the journey through these obstacles will help us to build great character traits that will serve us throughout life!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/thEEZ7dRaToNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/10Have 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...

Jan 11, 2020 • 35min
Ep 10: Crosstrain Into AF Specwar
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, the team will discuss some of the ways that you can set yourself up for success when you're exploring cross-training opportunities, ways you can gain the support of your Chain of Command and how important it is to have their support. Also we'll cover the importance of the attention to detail you need to give your cross-training package as it could be the single thing that makes or breaks your chances of cross-training. The Team will cover how as a cross-trainee or prior service member you'll be expected to have a certain level of maturity and leadership to carry your team through difficult times. Wrapping it all up is a secret question from Aaron to the group and the answers that will help you move forward!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/LxVadXR2dLINeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/9Have 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...

Jan 4, 2020 • 33min
Ep 9: SpecWar Unit Life
Send us Fan MailThe Ones Ready team have heard your questions, pondered them as some of life's great mysteries, and answered your questions from their experiences. We'll go through what you can expect for your daily life while on the teams, not deployed and not training at alternate locations. We'll visit what daily life is like as a SR operator flying small unmanned aerial systems, PJs conducting medical and rescue scenarios, and CCT shooting, moving, and communicating. We'll also touch on work-life balance and how you can hopefully expect to handle it while on team. Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/rgVGzFFIBKUNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/8Have 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...

Dec 28, 2019 • 29min
Ep 8: SOF Post Workout Recovery
Send us Fan MailToday we are talking about how important recovery is and how you should go about recovering while you’re training for the pipeline and while you’re in the pipeline. If you’re not paying attention to your recovery efforts, you’re shortchanging yourself and putting yourself at risk for injury. Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/GPz6tCXUvK4Need the show notes? onesready.com/episode/7Have 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...

Dec 21, 2019 • 31min
Ep 7: Controlling Your Actions
Send us Fan MailToday we are talking about how you need to not only be conscious of your actions, you should also be able to control your actions. Being able to control your reactions to events in your life will help you to become a go-to person during stressful events. Keeping an even keel when things hit the fan is how you will be able to excel in Special Operations.Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/5FUIewe6_ncNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/6Have 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...

Dec 14, 2019 • 39min
Ep 6: Overcoming Extreme Stress
Send us Fan MailToday we are talking about how to get through tough times and the tools that each of us personally use when the heat gets turned on and we have to perform. You will experience many situations like this whether it is in training or in real life. So buckle up we are about to talk about what scares us and talk about tools you can use to be successful in stressful situations.Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/ZgnpIAHs_h4Need the show notes? onesready.com/episode/5Have 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...

Dec 8, 2019 • 21min
Ep 5: Improve Your Run
Send us Fan MailHave you hit a plateau in your running regime? Are you stuck and can't get any faster? Join us in the Team Room to find out how you can improve your run times and come through the other side of the plateau. We'll even leave you with a workout that will guarantee increased speed if done correctly. You'll hear about different mindsets within training and a little bit of banter.Tabata Sprint:4 min - warm up pace8x :20 - 100% sprint // :10 - walk4 min - cool down paceWant to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/YTqQvMCSp1wNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/b1Have 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...

Dec 7, 2019 • 1h 2min
Ep 4: Eyesight? Drugs? Jail time? SpecOps Recruiting ANSWERS
Send us Fan MailHas your recruiter given you the runaround? Do you see conflicting information online or from other Specwar candidates? Join us in the Team Room to find out WHEN you should see a Specops recruiter, HOW to contact them, and find out if you can still join with past drug use, jail time, eye surgery, etc. Also, if you need an answer from a Specops recruiter, go to the ones ready website, fill out the form, and a Specops recruiter will get back to you within 72hrs! onesready.com/recruiterWant to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/JUvS9ZiSS20Need the show notes? onesready.com/episode/4Have 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...

Nov 30, 2019 • 49min
Ep 3: Overview of Assessment & Selection
Send us Fan MailIf you want to be a PJ, CCT, or SR... you're going to Assessment & Selection. What is it? How is this different from Indoc? Join us in the Team Room to find out what you can expect, what the cadre are looking for in candidates, and what they are NOT looking for. We also give our own personal stories about selection and dive into what really helped us get through personally. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! Want to watch this on Youtube? https://youtu.be/-L0sxKQqvMwNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/2Have 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...

Nov 30, 2019 • 57min
Ep 2: All About Pool Sessions
Send us Fan MailToday in the Team Room we are talking all about pool sessions. Peaches is hosting discussing each aspect of a pool session... from gear setup to underwaters, buddy breathing, drown proofing, mask and snorkel recovery, finning, and more. This episode is for anyone wondering what a pool session is like, why people quit at the pool, pool mistakes, and tips for success. Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/fSGIwJ2Qv04Need the show notes? onesready.com/episode/3Have 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...


