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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

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30:35

Ep 555: AFSW Attribute - Stress Tolerance

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2026/01/30

Send us a text This episode closes out the Attributes Series with one of the most mission-critical traits in Air Force Special Warfare: stress tolerance. Aaron breaks down what stress tolerance actually means—not being emotionless, but staying inside the performance window when stakes are high. From eustress vs distress to stress inoculation, breath control, visualization, and recovery, this is a practical blueprint for how instructors evaluate candidates under pressure. Mass casualties, budd...

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Ops Brief 119: Daily Drop - 29 Jan 2026 - US Army in...

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2026/01/29

Send us a text Peaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief and walks through a dense slate of defense news the internet is already misunderstanding. From the Army opening an enlisted space operations career track to Air Force debates over AI in the cockpit, munitions production modernization, and realistic BMT training ranges, this episode is all about overlap, scale, and tradeoffs. Peaches breaks down why duplicated capabilities exist across services, where AI helps pilots—and where it scares t...

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Ops Brief 118: Daily Drop - 28 Jan 2026 - AI Pilots,...

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2026/01/28

Send us a text Peaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief and cuts through another stack of headlines the internet is already misreading. From Army AI platforms and Navy F-35A cross-service testing to Marines flying to Norway on a Patriots jet, Space Force acquisition moves, Coast Guard jet skis, and growing counter-drone authorities, this episode is all about context over outrage. Peaches also explains why some Air Force details stay quiet, why AI in cockpits makes people uneasy, how fraud kee...

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Ep 554: AFSW Attribute - Trainability

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2026/01/28

Send us a text This episode tackles one of the most decisive attributes in Air Force Special Warfare selection: trainability. Aaron, Trent, and Peaches break down why prior experience, certifications, and ego mean nothing if you can’t take feedback and apply it immediately. Trainability isn’t about showing up perfect—it’s about learning fast, adapting under pressure, and improving visibly rep to rep. From instructor mind games and deliberate task changes to debrief culture, medical evolution,...

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Ops Brief 117: Daily Drop - 27 Jan 2026 - AI...

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2026/01/27

Send us a text Peaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief covering what actually matters across the force—without the internet losing its mind. From a massive Army AI data contract and Navy fatigue countermeasures to Marine Corps technical excellence, Air Force deployment model changes, Space Force’s role in Venezuela, and Coast Guard operations in the Pacific, this episode connects policy to reality. Peaches also digs into broken acquisition timelines, submarine delays, NATO dependency truths,...

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Ops Brief 116: Daily Drop - 26 Jan 2026 - NATO...

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2026/01/26

Send us a text Peaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief and covers a wide-open slate of military news the internet is reacting to—often without context. From Army suicide-prevention efforts and Navy substance bans to Marine retention bonuses, Space Force growth pains, Coast Guard legal reversals, and housing infrastructure failures, this episode connects the dots between policy, readiness, and reality. Peaches also breaks down Venezuela’s ripple effects, Arctic deterrence, China’s AI-driven d...

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Ep 553: Air Force BMT Is Finally Changing

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2026/01/26

Send us a text Peaches and Trent break down what’s actually changing in Air Force Basic Military Training 3.0—and why most of the outrage is missing the point. From mock airfields, F-16s, and C-130s to Pacer Forge becoming a true crucible, this episode explains why BMT isn’t about technical mastery—it’s about mindset, teamwork, and connecting Airmen to the mission early. They tackle scale, cost, culture, and why “we never did this before” is the weakest argument in the comments. Less classroo...

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32:05

***Sneak Peek***MBRS 77: Air Force Leadership...Who’s...

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2026/01/24

Send us a text Peaches goes off on the revolving door circus at the top of the Air Force. Chiefs stepping down early, generals bailing on nominations, and the DEI debates that make everyone wonder who’s actually running the show. From “just following orders” excuses that sound a little too familiar, to Fat Tony still haunting the Academy, to civilians gaming the system and budgets blown on pointless moves—this is the insider rant you didn’t know you needed. Grab a drink, because the Air Force...

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Ep 552: AFSW Attribute - Communication

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2026/01/23

Send us a text This episode breaks down one of the most overlooked attributes in Air Force Special Warfare: communication. Aaron explains why communication isn’t volume or confidence theater—it’s message quality, delivery, and active listening, especially when things are chaotic. From JTAC briefs and patient handovers to team problem-solving under fatigue, this is a practical guide to communicating clearly when it actually matters. If you think you’ll “figure it out” at selection, you’re wron...

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Ops Brief 115: Daily Drop - 22 Jan 2026 - U.S. Ops,...

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2026/01/22

Send us a text Peaches is back with a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief—and it’s a needed reset. From Army barracks issues and counter-drone tech to Navy hypersonics, NATO cold-weather training, Air Force deployments, and the internet losing its mind over Greenland and Venezuela, this episode cuts through bad takes with context. Peaches explains what actually matters, why some outrage is performative, and how politics, psyops, deterrence, and military reality collide in ways social media refuses to u...

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Ep 551: Visual Friendlies Tally Target Vol 2 with...

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2026/01/19

Send us a text Author and former TACP Ethan Brown returns to break down Visual Friendlies, Tally Target Volume Two and the work behind documenting the post-9/11 wars the right way. This isn’t a highlight reel of gunfights—it’s a deep look at JTACs as humans, coalition partners, policy failures, surges, forever wars, and the weight carried by the quiet professionals who enabled everything from combat to humanitarian missions. Ethan explains why Volume Two goes beyond tactics, why Volume Three ...

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Ep 550: Leadership, Fitness, and Recruiting—Why...

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2026/01/16

Send us a text This solo episode is part leadership talk, part reality check. Peaches opens with congratulations—and a warning—to newly selected Air Force Chiefs: the stripe isn’t a finish line, it’s a daily obligation. From there, he breaks down recent uniform and PT updates, why fitness standards exist beyond checklists, and how preparedness matters even in “non-combat” roles. The episode closes with a nuanced take on recruiting content—why dunking on recruiters misses the point, but accura...

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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 76: Cancel Culture for...

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2026/01/15

Send us a text Peaches dives headfirst into the swamp of veteran drama—Tim Kennedy, Shrek McPhee, stolen valor call-outs, and the internet’s obsession with dragging up skeletons. He calls BS on the witch hunts, breaks down how accusations wreck careers long before proof, and exposes the military justice system’s shady double standards. From OSI horror stories to generals cashing in on their rank, nothing’s off-limits. If you think this episode is about playing nice—you’re already lost. ⏱️ Tim...

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Ep 549: Venezuela's Maduro Snatch & Grab a Psyop… It...

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2026/01/13

Send us a text Peaches and Aaron break down the report coming out of Venezuela that has the internet melting down—mystery weapons, drones, sonic effects, and a bodyguard claiming U.S. operators dismantled an entire base in minutes. Is it real? Is it exaggerated? Is it a Psyop? The uncomfortable answer is: it doesn’t matter. This episode isn’t about fantasy weapons—it’s about deterrence, dominance, and credibility. They unpack why modern warfare blends cyber, air dominance, information ops, an...

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Ep 548: Everyone Isn’t Stupid (Zulu Course)—You’re...

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2026/01/12

Send us a text This episode is a masterclass in why bad arguments rot organizations from the inside. Aaron, Trent, and Peaches dig into the Special Warfare pipeline drama, the Zulu course outrage, and the lazy take that “students won’t retain anything.” Here’s the problem: that argument only works if students are stupid, instructors are stupid, or leadership is stupid—and none of those are true. They break down logistics, attrition, training progression, risk tolerance, and why waiting for da...

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Ep 547: Special Reconnaissance Isn’t “1% Elite”—And...

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2026/01/09

Send us a text Peaches goes straight at a viral hype video that sells Special Reconnaissance with bad math, bad facts, and Hollywood fluff. No hate on SR—those dudes do real work—but saying “1 Special Reconnaissance operator for every 100 SEALs,” claiming JTAC authority, and tossing around cyber buzzwords isn’t transparency, it’s misinformation. This episode breaks down what Special Reconnaissance actually does, what they don’t, why recruiting myths stick around, and how AI-generated hype is ...

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*** Sneak Peek***MBRS 74: Stolen Valor Shootout &...

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2026/01/08

Send us a text Peaches rips into a viral stolen valor shooting in Seattle, exposing some of the worst weapon handling imaginable, and then unloads on the drama of Security Forces trying to brand themselves as “Air Force Weapons School.” If you want unfiltered truth about Special Warfare, concealed carry, and what actually makes USAF training elite, this episode delivers. We cover: • Nashville Operator Training Summit (AFSW prep event – land, pool, and mentorship) • The Seattle sto...

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Ep 546: Special Operations In Venezuela—This Wasn’t a...

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2026/01/05

Send us a text Peaches and Trent break down the overnight U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife—without calling it what the internet wants it to be. This wasn’t a declaration of war. It wasn’t large-scale combat operations. It was a surgical joint mission executed by Special Operations with air, naval, intelligence, and law-enforcement support. They unpack why Congress approval isn’t required, why “invasion” is the wrong word, what assets were likely involved, ...

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Ep 544: Why Trainable Beats Talented Every Time

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2026/01/01

Send us a text Peaches is joined by Kris Tomes for a deep dive into what actually makes candidates successful at selection—and why trainability beats talent every time. Fresh off the Las Vegas Operator Training Summit, they break down what they’re seeing over and over: guys showing up with ego, bad habits, and internet knowledge instead of solid fundamentals. From water confidence and underwaters to running mechanics, mobility, rucking, and stress management, this episode explains why OTS isn...

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Ep 543: Recruiters Aren’t Lying—You Just Don’t...

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2025/12/29

Send us a text Peaches flies solo and tackles one of the laziest takes on the internet: “recruiters always lie.” Using UK Royal Navy ads, Air Force gyms, and real recruiter workloads, this episode breaks down why recruiting videos show the best version of the military—and why that’s not deception, it’s marketing. Peaches calls out bad-faith criticism, explains what recruiters actually juggle day to day, and reminds would-be candidates that patience, context, and ownership matter. If you think...

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