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Send us Fan Mail Eric Ballester served 20 years in every single combat zone that has mattered since 9/11. From Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, Syria and more unnamed places, Eric served at the highest echelon of United States Special Operations Forces.  As he transitioned off team and started his civilian life, Eric realized he had a lot more left to do, and to give. Eric talks about his problems with...

Send us Fan Mail Eric Kussin has a story that is going to sound very familiar to a lot of our listeners out there. Eric was a 4 sport athlete, successful in college, and found himself in a high stakes and high consequence world of the NBA and NHL. Everything in his life was going well... until it wasn't.  When Eric realized much too late that a lifetime of trauma and avoidance had come to fru...

Send us Fan Mail Lance "B11" Belobraijdic has one of the craziest stories we have ever had here on the podcast. Lance was the first Special Operations Weather Team cross-trainee and experienced a pipeline like no other.  After a great career in the Air Force and Special Tactics, Lance pulled the ultimate Weather Boi move and took his talents to NASA. That's right everyone- space wea...

Send us Fan Mail From a young age, Kyle Petitt had a passion for aviation and joined the Air Force to become a Combat Systems Operator during the peak of Isis' strength. After leaving the military, he felt a strong desire to support his fellow servicemembers in various ways. One of these ways was creating a free ebook that covers all the essential information to maximize your VA loan. You can...

Send us Fan Mail The title says it all- Do's and Don't of the Air Force Special Warfare Pipeline.  The whole team covers a lot of ground on this one from their interactions on social media to cadre/student relations, how to get a motivational tattoo and when, and a lot more.  Hope you enjoy this one!  00:00 Peaches says wildly inappropriate comment, gives Aaron the giggles 01:14 Aaron st...

Send us Fan Mail Pro obstacle course phenom Rachel Watters didn't grow up as an athlete and had no idea she would just happen into the sport later in her life. However, once she did, she was all in, and her record speaks for itself.  Rachel sat down with Peaches and Mr. Talks Over People and shared her valuable perspectives- from her training to negative self-talk and how to turn trauma into...

Send us Fan Mail Failure in the Air Force Special Warfare pipelines is inevitable. How you deal with those failures are going to lead to success... or they're going to pile up and kill your dreams. What you do with those failures and how you approach them is entirely up to you.  Peaches, Trent, and dumb comment guy dive deep into everything from assumptions to personal failure to dealing with...

Send us Fan Mail Nickleback is one of the most significant rock and roll bands in the history of the world. Mike Kroeger grew up with his brother Chad dreaming of success, and they finally achieved that success a million times over.  Mike and Trent dig into a lifetime of lessons learned through his experiences, gaining worldwide and historical notoriety.  This episode is absolutely full of amazing...

Send us Fan Mail We are sure that someone has told you to "find your why" before- because we have said it here on the Ones Ready podcast over and over again. But how do you *actually* get to your why? Is it absolutely bulletproof? Is it the bedrock of your psyche? If it isn't, how can you get there?  Peaches, Trent, and the other guy dig into many topics, stories, and lessons learne...

Send us Fan Mail Jacob Garel, a Senior Master Sergeant, began his Air Force journey as a Tactical Air Control Party Airman. He later cross-trained as a Pararescueman and spent his entire career at the Moffett Guard unit, the 129th Rescue Wing. In our conversation with Jacob, he shares valuable insights into the Guard's hiring process, your first year at the unit, and how to prepare for deploy...

Send us Fan Mail Since the inception of our podcast, we have received numerous inquiries regarding the career prospects of women in the special operations field. While we may not possess extensive knowledge on this matter, we have sourced the expertise of Valkyrie Project and invited them as guests on our podcast to discuss their triumphs and tackle pertinent issues.  We highly recommend visiting...

Send us Fan Mail We have heard this question so much, and answered it so often, yet here we are- what's the day to day like? In the pipeline, at Assessment and Selection, at your first unit- what should I expect?! Trent and Peaches try and get the word out to help you all succeed. If you have any specific questions, drop them in the comments. We will make sure to re-do this episode for the 10...

Send us Fan Mail Operation Allies Refuge, or OAR, was a mission the entire world watched.  As Afghanistan was plunged into chaos, Air Force Airmen were called upon to evacuate more than 100,000 civilians. Leading that mission was Major Courtney "Voovoo" Vidt.  Voodoo sat down with Peaches and talks about arguably the biggest air evacuation in the history of the C17 and the United States...

Send us Fan Mail The Tactical Air Control Party, or TACP and TACPO, career fields will be undergoing changes, as announced by the United States Air Force. This news has sparked rumors, cynicism, and even panic among some. However, here on the Ones Ready channel, we seek to provide accurate information straight from the source.  We've invited the Air Combat Command (ACC) Majcom Functional Mana...

Send us Fan Mail Col Nick Nichols is a decorated USAF F-16 pilot with seven combat tours, serving in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He also had the privilege of serving as a Group Commander leading nearly 500 Airmen and was responsible for nearly one billion dollars in military assets. Nick inherited the drive to be a fighter pilot from his father, a Vietnam veteran flying F-4s, F-100s and F-16s. His...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Dr. Brittany Loney, the mastermind behind the Elite Cognition and Human Optimization (ECHO) program at Core One. As a skilled professional with over 12 years of experience training Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel, Brittany was the first cognitive performance coach embedded within the USASOC Tactical Human Optimization and Rapid Rehabilitation (THOR3) Program. Since...

Send us Fan Mail Join the discord we appreciate you all!  00:00 Intro and shout to the Discord 01:40 Senior Leader Policies and Emails  08:55 Learning from your mistakes 14:00 Mental Prep with Dr. Loney Elite Cognition and Human Optimization (ECHO). 15:58 CAS changes through GWOT 23:52 Medical changes through GWOT 42:30 Positive/Negative AFSOC Culture 55:54 The future fight 1:02:48 TOCL/JADC2 1:06...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we tackled one of the most crucial decisions an individual can make- what about my family? When you devote all your time, energy, and focus, is it possible to have a family and be successful? Moreover, how can you ensure that you maintain joyful and healthy relationships as an Air Force Special Warfare Operator?  We cover all your inquiries- from the operational tempo a...

Send us Fan Mail Air Mobility Command, or AMC, is the United States Air Force's logistical and tactical backbone. AMC's mission is to provide the nation's warfighting forces the ability and capability to be anywhere in the world on a moment's notice. General Mike Minihan, a C-130 pilot by trade, sits down with Peaches to talks about the most important things he focuses on from...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast really went off the rails, pretty much immediately. Buckle up.  Aliens are real. Nature is metal. Trent cries when he watches Hoosiers.  Aaron and Trent do what Aaron and Trent do best- get distracted and make fun of one another.  #podcast #onesready  00:00 The cones and quitters intro 01:10 Aliens are real, the Vegas incident  13:00 The ocean is monster soup, a discu...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Lt. Col Brian Slade, a former enlisted Army diesel mechanic who later found himself flying Apaches in Afghanistan as part of the global war on terror. He eventually transferred over to the Air Force, becoming an HH60 Rescue Pilot. Throughout his journey, he learned how to cope with trauma and prioritize his mental health by preparing for stressors rather than just reacting to...

Send us Fan Mail Robby Lewis has a unique and extensive career in the AF. From his time as a weapons loader to MQ-1 sensor operator to First Sergeant, to instructor at the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Instructor, Robby has a lot of experience to share! Thanks to Robby for his willingness to sit down and talk through all things SUAS and the rest of his remarkable career!  #military #airforce #podc...

Send us Fan Mail After answering a calling to join the United States Marines in the heat of the Global War on Terror, Jeric Fry embarked on an unreal journey. From his deployments to the most active combat zones our generation have seen to his experience leading one of the most prestigious institutions in the military, his career was nothing short of exceptional.  However, he found himself lost wh...

Send us Fan Mail You've found the ultimate guide to the Air Force Pararescue pipeline, Part 2!!! This episode builds off Part 1, which covered everything from the start to earning your beret and beyond. This is the comprehensive resource on Pararescue that you've been searching for. Make sure to check out Part 1!  In this one, we lay out not just Pararescue duties your first year at the...

Send us Fan Mail You've found the ultimate guide to the Air Force Pararescue pipeline, covering everything from the start to earning your beret and beyond. This is the comprehensive resource on Pararescue that you've been searching for.  Thank you for keeping up with us. If there's anything we missed, please inform us and we'll make sure to fix it. #pararescue #airforce #podcas...