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QRF Up is challenging the status quo in mental health care, pushing the boundaries to provide real, tangible support for those who have served. Their commitment to building a strong, supportive community is what sets them apart, and they’re making strides to break the cycle of mental health struggles that too many veterans and first responders face.
This is more than just an initiative; it’s a movement driven by the mission to be better, do better, and create lasting, positive change in our community. Let’s get behind QRF Up and support them in every way we can!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background 06:10 QRF Up: An Innovative Application for Suicide Prevention 11:24 Success and Impact of QRF Up in Minnesota 18:18 How to Get Involved with QRF Up 25:27 The Holistic Approach of QRF Up 29:11 Partnerships and Volunteer Recruitment 49:59 Revolutionizing Mental Health Care 53:35 Challenging Industry Standards 56:55 Building a Strong Community for Positive Change
Welcome back to the team room! This week, Trent meets with John, a SERE Specialist, and they cover a lot of ground.
John shares his journey from joining the Air Force to becoming a SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) specialist, inspired by his older brother’s military service. John highlights the importance of persistence, learning through adversity, and sticking with your goals despite the challenges. He reflects on the rigorous SERE training, the lessons learned, and how the experience shaped him both personally and professionally. John also offers valuable advice on excelling in your primary role while navigating the path to retraining into a different career field, stressing the importance of maintaining strong relationships along the way.
In addition, John opens up about his own story of resilience and finding purpose through his experience as a SERE specialist, as well as his passion for ultra-running. He discusses the mental and physical challenges of pursuing his SERE dream and the role of leadership and mental health support in helping him overcome those obstacles. He also emphasizes the courage needed to step outside comfort zones and embrace difficult, transformative experiences. He shares compelling personal stories from his training and the camaraderie he built within the SERE pipeline, highlighting the power of pushing oneself to new heights.
Chapters
00:00 Trent hits the intro 04:40 The Challenges of Joining and Training for a Specialized Career 09:26 The Reality of SEER Training and Lessons Learned 17:42 Seeking Opportunities and Making the Decision to Become a SEER Specialist 23:45 The Importance of Being Self-Sufficient and Figuring Things Out 26:57 The Process of Retraining and the Challenges Faced 30:42 Resilience and Acceptance 36:07 Leadership and Support 39:29 Transforming Through Challenges 52:40 Finding Purpose in Ultra-Running 55:20 Overcoming Depression and Choosing Life 59:40 Motivation and Encouragement
Welcome back to the team room!!! Members- thanks for hanging out. We think ya'll are the bees knees. We covered a lot of ground on this one, but we left the title cause it made me (Aaron) so worked up.
Anyway- here is wonderwall!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and YouTube Subscriptions 04:15 That Others May Live 19:14 The Need for a Unified Command for Air Force Ground Forces 21:15 the King for a Day Questions 24:14 The Value of a Leader with Shared Experiences 29:02 The Significance of a Shared Baseline and Context 30:54 Introduction and Discussion of Chief Kelly's Appointment 37:06 The Lack of Reverse Diversity in Leadership Positions 43:55 The Importance of Context and Personal Experience in Leadership 48:16 The Inappropriateness of Non-Special Warfare Leadership in the Training Wing 54:57 Maximizing Capability and Supporting Field Personnel 57:46 Critique of the Video Reel and Closing Remarks
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With the entire world at your fingertips- why join the United Air Force Special Warfare pipeline?
The Ones Ready team lays out every reason we had for why we chose the Air Force, and explore the difference in the services.
Why are *you* thinking about joining Air Force Special Warfare? Tell us in the comments.
00:00 Trent big times the intro 02:00 Peaches - Why AFSW 03:00 NARPs vs NONNER 04:10 Trent - Why AFSW? 05:00 Aaron - Why AFSW? 08:20 Immediate things we saw 20:20 What are the downsides? 35:30 ***Onesready.com new merch and all our partners!!!*** 36:30 How important AFSW is to the mission 39:30 Trent is an honorary TACP 43:45 Cost per operator 51:30 Will you see combat 56:00 Shout out to the parents
Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape- or SERE- is not just a training you'll go through in the Air Force Special Warfare pipelines. As you all know (we have the most informed and well-read teammates here on the podcast, in Discord, and on the IG page), SERE is a robust and interesting career field in the Air Force.
We wanted to do a deep dive into all things SERE, so we brought on our friend Kortney James, a SERE Specialist, to get down into the nitty-gritty of everything it takes to make it through the SERE pipeline.
Thanks to Kortney for being willing to sit down with us and get you the answers you need to pursue your dream of becoming a SERE Specialist in the Air Force! If you have any questions we didn't cover, head over to www.gosere.af.mil and check everything out!
00:00 Aaron stole the intro for once (Peaches wasn't ready) 00:50 Kortney's Background 03:00 How much info did you have before starting 05:45 SERE Development 10:00 Being a Teacher vs Being an Instructor 23:00 San Antonio to Spokane and pre-team stories 33:00 Phases in the apprentice course 47:00 Attributes of a successful candidate 58:00 first assignments and future 1:03:00 Advice and wrap 10:30 We’re all teachers 12:30 Public speaking 16:30 BMT to Selection 19:15 Depending on your team 23:00 Transition between Selection and Fairchild 30:30 gosere.af.mil // How long is Team? 33:30 Phases you struggled with the most 46:45 SERE Attributes 54:00 First-year post-graduation 59:00 SERE at other units 1:02:45 What’s next for you? 1:05:00 Advice
The Air Force is looking for America's best- not just for Air Force Special Warfare but for the entire Air Force. One of the main questions we get is, "How early should I start training for the Air Force- and what should I do?" Well, as always, we brought on the Subject Matter experts to address just that for Air Force Special Operations hopefuls and everyone across the United States looking to become part of the world's greatest Air Force!
JD Mata and Zach Kinninger are experienced athletes and coaches who went from accomplished Top 25 collegiate football teams to the Special Warfare Candidate Course. While working with the best coaching staff in the DoD at Joint Base San Antonio, their team realized that they needed to go above and beyond to get a higher success rate.
The USAF Special Warfare Pre-Accession Preparation Manual was born from that initial idea. After thousands of man-hours utilizing cutting-edge research and tons of data, the SWCC team was able to field the step-by-step playbook for success in Air Force Special Warfare pipelines and beyond.
Copy and paste the link below into your browser to get everything from the manual to studies about injury prevention and more. If you are serious about a career in the Air Force and Air Force Special Warfare- don't wait. Get this FREE resource and start today!
https://linktr.ee/swhpsresearch
00:00 The intro with the least popular guy on (most likely) the planet 01:18 Zach and JD's Intro 04:00 Common issues with brand new trainees- bone stress and lack of fitness 08:00 Day-to-day actions to prepare for Basic Training and the IFT 11:15 How important is the warmup? How about specificity? 19:40 Breaking through plateaus 25:08 Regeneration days are not rest days 27:45 Ice- yes or no? Sauna? 31:00 "Building your engine" and support muscles 36:00 How important is swimming? How do you increase your bandwidth? 38:00 How do you feel when students leave SWCC and head to their next course? 41:00 Where to find the website - https://linktr.ee/swhpsresearch 42:30 Aaron actually lost to Chase 230.74 - 117.74, and had to write an apology to the whole league. Because Aaron sucks at Fantasy Football (amongst other
You have read about it in the news and heard us talk about it before, but this week we take a deep dive into exactly why we think recruiting is down not only in the Air Force, but across the entire Department of Defense.
Peaches and Trent highlight every issue they could think of so that you can be armed with the information you need.
00:00 The intro and the recruitment numbers 02:30 You are joining us; we aren't going to change to accommodate you 05:00 Standards change, Peaches says something nice about Aaron (it was appreciated) 12:00 Colorblind standards and flight physicals 18:00 Political Parties 24:00 SNCO’s Obesity 31:00 Decline in patriotism is bogus 36:00 Why would I join the military 37:00 VA scammers 45:30 ***Hoist ad-read ONESREADY 47:15 ***CardoMAX ad-read ONESREAD 54:00 Distance to recruiting stations 56:45 Antiquated recruiting processes
We get asked about how to be a good candidate, good cone, or a good operator in the AFSPECWAR career fields. Well, we have covered that before- but we thought that getting you all the traits of a bad teammate so you can avoid those things in the future.
This one is for all you cones and quitters that may do some of the stuff in this episode- time to realize it and stop before it bites you!
00:00 The intro and Peaches immediately shames Aaron 02:15 What are we talking about? 03:40 Peaches has regret about the intro, not asking questions 04:45 Acronyms and 9A’s 08:40 Aaron hates fat people 10:30 Injured vs lazy 14:50 Walk past trash 17:28 What are you here for? 18:00 22STS new bldg 20:56 Treating SWMS like crap 26:50 Check out 18A and Hoist!!! 31:30 Making Excuses 34:30 Accountability or lack thereof 36:30 Jared on mistakes 44:20 EPR’s being broken example 46:40 Not putting the team first 52:30 Lying / Integrity
Training for any one of the Air Force Special Warfare jobs never stops- but what do you focus on? Who runs the training now, that AFSOC has made a change in how we train and to what standard?
Aaron and Peaches dive into all things training in this week's podcast.
00:00 The intro and the rise of Silly Goose Tactical 02:00 Train how you fight vs training for a fight and how we train to our absolute limits 15:45 Proper training attire and story time, and adding realistic stress 27:00 Why Instructors have "ism's" and How Realistic Training Saves Lives 40:00 Where do scenarios come from? How about lessons learned? 55:30 - ***ad-read Hoist*** 56:15 - Who’s going to curry the goats?
At this point, it's a buzzword- but what role is the United States Air Force going to play in the "future fight", or the next conflict? You have questions, we have... a conversation to help you understand your own questions.
While we might not answer every single question you have, we hope we did help you to understand that the only constant is change.
Oh, and we talk about the dive removal, this time with Peaches, which means that we won't get memed over it. We shall see, I guess.
Thanks for hanging out with us here in the Team Room!
Most importantly, what did we get wrong?
00:00 Attention Seeking Fajita Behaviors 01:30 Defining the future fight, what do we do to prepare, 13:30 Best exercise Cold Response and Jackal Stone, the strongest operator ever, and BEEF 19 20:20 Staying disciplined for training and the fight 28:43 Check out ATAClete.com (or www.onesready.com) 30:30 Thoughts of Dive School Removal 38:30 Accountability, rules of the Ronin, Hanlon's Razor 45:00 What's Next for Controllers at Dive and is CCT Ready? 47:00 REGULATORS, Mount Up 48:05 The 🔪 gets a heads up to come and say what's up
Rizzy Howard served honorably in the United States Air Force (USAF) in Services, specifically Mortuary Affairs, before meeting her future husband and Combat Controller Jonathan Howard. Check out the full episode with Jonathan Howard and the great work he is doing now!
Rizzy and Jonathan found a lot of different ways to serve, culminating in their combined service with the and their continued work to support Air Force Special Operations Combat Controllers and their families.
This was a real, raw, and honest podcast about the realities of service in all different career fields, not just Air Force Special Warfare career fields!
00:00 - Trent shames the audience on the intro 03:40 - Services job description 05:45 - Mortuary affairs experience 07:30 - Dark military humor that leads to love, the maggot lady, and Jonathan falls in love 11:25 - Rizzy ruins rice and barbecue 16:30 - Expectations of Combat Control 21:00 - Wives being left alone, challenges, and supporting your spouse in the pipeline and beyond 32:00 - Leaving the AF, real estate 34:30 - SOF mindset as a civilian 36:00 - Marriage is hard 40:00 - First There Foundation 45:00 - Keeping in touch with folks 48:40 - Lessons Learned
Aaron and Trent tackle everything they could possibly think of in this one. If you are looking for great information on how to succeed in Air Force Special Warfare... maybe check out the library of other episodes.
If you want to talk about allegations, conspiracy theories, and wild assumptions, you are in the right place.
Please listen to Trent and leave your one comment in the comment section.
00:00 Intro 00:30 Aaron Iraq story / Lebron: telling people what they need to hear 05:15 Dive school discussion 06:30 Matt Parrish meme lord 07:30 Cultural leadership 09:00 Army deaths and murders and Tinker 10:30 Cannon property values 12:30 The Hal Moore of our generation 14:30 The original memes- cartoons 20:30 Leaders making decisions for reasons 23:00 Malicious compliance 26:30 Where is dive going? 30:00 Pipeline efficiency 33:30 Leaving the career field 36:50 The Flu makes a comeback? 37:30 Ohio and fantasies for grown men 39:40 Shoutout to the Browns fans 41:30 Chasing clout 42:55 What we’ve learned doing the podcast 48:55 Self-deprecating humor 51:00 Tyrants
Deny Caballero of Security Halt has a single goal- to provide peer-to-peer mental health support to veterans like him to stem the tide of veteran suicides.
Deny has a lifetime of trauma from his time as a Special Forces Soldier in 7th Group and nearly lost his own battle with mental health. From that struggle, Deny came up with the idea for and neer looked back.
We want to say thanks to Deny for coming on the podcast and for sharing his story. Follow him on all his socials for Security Halt, please check out and check out his podcast. A like, review, and some comments are free, take no time, and will help out Deny's project immensely.
00:00 The Intro where Aaron is average 02:41 The Intro where Peaches is great 02:00 Deny Caballero’s background 09:45 Stuck in a rut 19:45 Military Health Complex 22:45 Peer to Peer 35:30 Shout out to VB and REORG, finding a tribe other ways, and mindfulness 36:00 Hollywood’s portray Veterans wrong 50:00 Identity, transition, and ego- find your purpose 56:00 Security Halt! & Integrative Performance Labs
Welcome back to the team room, everyone! Get ready for an epic episode featuring none other than Master Sergeant "Young Gerald" Romo!
Join Trent as MSGT Gerald Romo, a seasoned United States Air Force recruiter, shares his incredible career journey and invaluable insights into the recruiting process. Discover what it takes to join the elite Air Force Special Warfare (AFSW) team, from meeting eligibility requirements to acing the ASVAB. Learn about the physical and mental fitness standards, the perks of a military career, and insider tips on how to prepare for this challenging path. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative conversation designed to inspire and guide future airmen!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background 04:43 Eligibility Requirements for AFSW 06:16 The ASVAB Score Requirement 08:25 Recruiters' Role in Promoting AFSW 30:46 Introduction and Recap 31:03 Physical Fitness and Swimming Skills 32:08 The Water as the Great Equalizer 33:04 Long-Term Commitment and Lifestyle Change 34:38 Joining with a Criminal Record 40:03 Educational Benefits in Air Force Special Warfare 41:52 Medical and Psychological Screening Requirements 46:30 Family and Dependent Benefits 58:22 Tips for Preparing for Air Force Special Warfare 01:00:49 Embracing Failure and Striving for Greatness
The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) is a highly respected military position and rank in the US Department of Defense. The SEAC is the most senior enlisted service member by position in the US Armed Forces. They are appointed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) to advise on joint and combined total force integration, utilization, and health of the force. Additionally, they serve as a spokesperson on issues affecting all enlisted personnel. The SEAC may have varying duties as determined by the Chairman, but typically spends a lot of time traveling throughout the Department of Defense, observing education and training, and communicating with the total force, including active and reserve members, veterans, retirees, and military families. The SEAC's term of service is usually 2 years and coincides with the Chairman's tenure, with the possibility of reappointment.
SEAC and Pararescue Legend Ramon Colon-Lopez is the first Airman to hold that position, as the 4th SEAC, and a leader without equal.
Huge thank you to SEAC CZ for taking the time to sit down with Peaches and Aaron on this edition of the Ones Ready Podcast!
Scott Zastrow was an important part of one of the most important Special Forces Teams that ever was- the Triple Nickel, or ODA 555. The things they did were so legendary that they made a movie about it.
As part of the first Special Forces team that responded to the September 11th, 2001 attacks, Scott was part of one of the most amazing stories to ever come out of the Global War on Terror.
Thank you to Scott for coming on, make sure to check out his book on Amazon or wherever you get your books!!!
00:00 The Intro, the Movie, and the Book The Dequello 01:22 Aaron and Scott were BS'ing and the episode started and they didn't really pay attention 09:10 Move to Fort Benning and getting into SF 15:00 I quit every day, I just didn’t tell anyone 19:15 Training 18 deltas 24:30 Getting to 5th Group 42:55 Great Story 49:00 September 11 and getting ready to go 1:00:00 Getting to K2 and into Afghanistan 1:26:00 Beating the system with CAS 1:53:00 Taking Kabul 2:15:00 Everyone is full of crap 2:27:00 POVAT
The question we get all the time is- "How can I be the best possible candidate in the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline?"
Trent and Peaches dive deep and answer just that. Hopefully, you enjoy this one!
00:00 Peaches steals the intro and gives a BTS, how to be the best candidate 07:00 Talking crap, team room fights, and humility 16:10 What will your resume say? What is key to the pipeline? 26:00 Self Regulate and lead yourself first in development 30:00 Make running with rocks great again 33:35 Ataclete.com code ONESREADY10 35:05 18A Fitness code 1READY 37:00 With the cuts in TACP, should I even try? 45:00 Cross Trainees- medical paperwork has to be current
Jay Dorleus was an Active Duty Green Beret who had 20 years of experience in the military. Of those 20 years, 14 were spent in SOF as a Green Beret as an Engineer Sergeant, better known as an 18 Charlie. Jay has learned a lot from his multiple combat deployments and wanted to find a way to help prospective Special Forces Soldiers succeed at selection, in the pipeline, and beyond.
Obviously, we saw a lot of parallels with Jay, so Peaches sat down and talked through all their shared experiences to help you be successful.
Huge thank you to Jay for all his work and willingness to help out the next generation. Make sure to check out his Instagram at Green_Beret_Chronicles and his YouTube channel listed below in the chapter markers.
For all you Green Beret hopefuls, check out Jay wherever you can find him and if you come to your senses and want to try out for Air Force Special Warfare; you know where to find us!
00:00 Peaches uses his raspy voice for CardoMax and 18A Fitness - See codes below 04:10 Jay's background 14:50 AFSW Experience as a Green Beret 30:35 Village Stability Operations and establishing a new outpost 39:00 The Green Beret Chronicles - @GreenBeretChronicles 43:30 Mentorship program 55:00 Advice 58:15 9/11
Special Operations Forces use a simple framework to assess, select, train, equip, employ, deploy, and support their force across the DoD. This framework is known as the "SOF Truths".
You may have heard of them before, but in this 5 Part Series, Aaron and Peaches dig down deep to explain what they are, how to apply them, and how to avoid the problems they were meant to solve.
In this episode, we look at SOF Truth V- Most special operations require non-SOF support. From USSOCOM- "The operational effectiveness of our deployed forces cannot be, and never has been, achieved without being enabled by our joint service partners. The support Air Force, Army, Marine and Navy engineers, technicians, intelligence analysts, and the numerous other professions that contribute to SOF, have substantially increased our capabilities and effectiveness throughout the world."
We can't wait to bring you this full series, and we hope you learned something from this one!
Special Operations Forces use a simple framework to assess, select, train, equip, employ, deploy, and support their force across the DoD. This framework is known as the "SOF Truths".
You may have heard of them before, but in this 5 Part Series, Aaron and Peaches dig down deep to explain what they are, how to apply them, and how to avoid the problems they were meant to solve.
In this episode, we look at SOF Truth IV- Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies occur. Directly from the USSOCOM's own literature- "Creation of competent, fully mission capable units takes time. Employment of fully capable special operations capability on short notice requires highly trained and constantly available SOF units in peacetime.
We can't wait to bring you this full series, and we hope you learned something from this one!
Adam Getty found his way into the Air Force and Pararescue career field prior to September 11th, 2001. As a late 90's Indoc team graduate, Adam has seen many changes in the career field, the nation, and the world.
After 10 years of service and ending as an instructor, Adam wanted to prioritize his family and find a new way to serve. He spent another decade as a paramedic before starting Traverse Training Group, a project focused on preparedness for the everyday citizen. Check out his site at www.https://www.traversetraininggroup.com/ where you can find all his class schedules and training programs. From wilderness medicine to small arms training, Adam is here to help.
Thanks to Adam for coming on and discussing everything from his experience as a PJ to holistic remedies and everything in between!
00:00 Aaron steals the intro, check out OnesReady.com for all your needs and TraverseTrainingGroup 03:20 Adam Getty's background 14:55 Time at Kirtland, stationed at Nellis 20:00 Great Jason Cunningham story about keeping your head about you 23:30 Fat Instructors and Being Disciplined 32:30 Lyme disease and figuring out an unknown illness for a family member 42:00 The Gut is the second brain except Peaches eats Papa John's like a goblin 49:00 The Biggest difference in civilians, PJs, and your time in the military 1:02:30 Adam's advice
Air Force Combat Controller Jonathan Howard had a very non-standard path from starting in Services at the mortuary to cross-training, to finally living his dream as a Combat Controller.
After a long career of being on a team, Jonathan wanted to find a way to give back to the Combat Control career field and found his way to the First There Foundation.
The First There Foundation (https://www.1stthere.org/) is a passionate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to supporting all Combat Controllers during life’s most challenging moments. We understand the pain of feeling abandoned and aimless and the profound grief of losing a cherished one.
First There Foundation's mission is to offer wide-ranging assistance, covering mental, financial, career, and substance abuse support for the Combat Controller community.
Please check out the First There Foundation and consider donating to this amazing organization.
00:00 Peaches opens up by threatening the monetization of the video 01:00 How do our AFSPECWAR skills actually transfer to the real world? 12:30 Don't stress about tomorrow, 17:30 Jonathan's Background, pipeline, and finally getting a shot 46:50 Being scared of your instructors and STTS smoke sessions 58:00 First There Foundation 1:16:20 Advice
Special Operations Forces use a simple framework to assess, select, train, equip, employ, deploy, and support their force across the DoD. This framework is known as the "SOF Truths".
You may have heard of them before, but in this 5 Part Series, Aaron and Peaches dig down deep to explain what they are, how to apply them, and how to avoid the problems they were meant to solve.
In this episode, we look at SOF Truth III- SOF Forces Cannot be Mass Produced. Directly from the USSOCOM's own literature- "It takes years to train operational units to the level of proficiency needed to accomplish difficult and specialized SOF missions. Intense training – both in SOF schools and units – is required to integrate competent individuals into fully capable units. This process cannot be hastened without degrading ultimate capability."
We can't wait to bring you this full series, and we hope you learned something from this one!
There are a lot of good reasons NOT to join the United States Air Force Special Warfare career fields, and we have heard all of them. The team decided to get together and make sure you know all facts.
We are really looking forward to the folks that can't read sarcasm and satire and figuring out when we are poking fun. We will help you out- we are making fun of lots of the gripes that we have heard that don't make sense to us.
What reasons did we miss? Drop them in the comments.
00:00 Aaron steals the intro (no one liked that) 01:00 Punching Drill Instructors in the face, getting recruited by the CIA 03:20 You’re not going to make it 07:20 Standards are too high, they're always changing 11:10 Small Cohesive Team 13:00 What does AFSW do? Well, in this case, we destroy each other's career fields 21:30 We have no standards, no culture, no history- better join the Rangers 24:10 Choosing Bases 25:55 Wokeness 27:20 Service isn’t worth it 31:00 You won't have the right equipment 33:30 Global Access 36:00 Pararescue 39:00 Sweaties 42:00 College 45:00 Don’t Join AFSW 46:00 Real Talk
Welcome back to the Team Room, everyone! This week, we have an exceptional episode on the Ones Ready Podcast, the official UNofficial podcast of the United States Air Force, dedicated to helping every special warfare hopeful succeed.
Join us as we sit down with Nate, a former Green Beret, who shares his inspiring journey to becoming a Green Beret and his extensive military experience. Nate delves into his family's rich military background and how it shaped his decision to join the Army. He recounts his time in the grueling Q course, the challenges he faced, including injuries, and his role as a communication sergeant, despite his aversion to the radio portion of the job.
Nate opens up about his time on the dive team and his regret over missing dive school, his reflections on possibly joining a tier one unit, and the unpredictability of the selection process. The conversation covers the profound impact of deployments on family life, the intensity of combat deployments, and the complex emotions surrounding the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. Nate also shares insights into the current state of the military and the mental health toll of deployment.
Drawing from his father's experiences as a Green Beret in Vietnam, Nate discusses the challenges of returning home and the lingering effects of PTSD. He reflects on his own journey into Special Forces and how it led him to create Valhalla VFT, a firearms training company focused on practical self-defense skills.
This episode emphasizes the importance of open conversations about military service realities and mentorship for aspiring Special Forces soldiers. Don't miss this compelling discussion that promises to inspire and educate.
Chapters
00:00 Family Background and Military Influence 03:18 Deciding to Become a Green Beret 06:23 Finding Purpose and Discipline in the Military 12:36 Joining the Dive Team 15:22 The Importance of Being an Operator First 20:21 Considerations for Joining a Tier One Unit 23:36 The Impact of Deployments on Family Life 25:48 The Reality of the First Combat Deployment 29:41 The Frustration of the Afghanistan Withdrawal 37:13 Challenges in Recruiting and Retention 39:18 Conflicting Feel
Special Operations Forces use a simple framework to assess, select, train, equip, employ, deploy, and support their force across the DoD. This framework is known as the "SOF Truths".
You may have heard of them before, but in this 5 Part Series, Aaron and Peaches dig down deep to explain what they are, how to apply them, and how to avoid the problems they were meant to solve.
In this episode, we look at SOF Truth I- Humans are more important than hardware. Directly from the USSOCOM's own literature- "People – not equipment – make the critical difference. The right people, highly trained and working as a team, will accomplish the mission with the equipment available. On the other hand, the best equipment in the world cannot compensate for a lack of the right people."
We can't wait to bring you this full series, and we hope you learned something from this one!
Special Operations Forces use a simple framework to assess, select, train, equip, employ, deploy, and support their force across the DoD. This framework is known as the "SOF Truths".
You may have heard of them before, but in this 5 Part Series, Aaron and Peaches dig down deep to explain what they are, how to apply them, and how to avoid the problems they were meant to solve.
In this episode, we look at SOF Truth II- Quality is better than quantity. Directly from the USSOCOM's own literature- "A small number of people, carefully selected, well trained, and well-led, are preferable to larger numbers of troops, some of whom may not be up to the task."
We can't wait to bring you this full series, and we hope you learned something from this one!
Recently the Commander of AFSOC, Air Force Special Operations Command, sent a letter to his chain of command asking for the combat dive school and qualification to be removed from the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline. Specifically affected are Special Tactics Officers, Combat Controllers, and Special Reconnaissance career fields. Obviously, this has caused a lot of flail in the communities.
Aaron and Trent have been tracking this issue since it dropped, but we wanted to get you the best possible information now that the smoke has cleared a little bit.
We are sure that the comments section will be packed with people respectfully discussing their feelings.
00:00 Trent takes the intro, and proceeds to make several bad puns 06:20 Trent and Aaron explain the reasoning behind the requests and the dive qualification 11:00 Army SF and Dive Teams 22:30 Problem 3 - Attrition rates will go down without dive school and dive training, water con stress 39:00 Check out drinkhoist.com and use code OnesReady at checkout! 41:30 AETC and removing dive in reality 51:00 Why weren't PJ's mentioned in the memo? 57:00 The Bottom Line 1:00:15 Trent and Aaron talk about the internet and how Chief Cheifed us 1:03:00 Mission Merc
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 transitioning out of the military, his mental health, and finding a new purpose.
And of all the challenges- he chose to be part of a team that will take on the Drake Passage, the most dangerous piece of ocean on the face of the planet. Oh, and they're doing it in a row boat.
Make sure to follow Eric and his team as they take on something that only a handful of people have ever done as they train and prepare to take on this challenge in December of 2023.
Please check out legacyfoh.givesmart.com and legacyexpeditions.net
00:00 Trent's Imposter Syndrome Intro 00:50 Eric’s background 05:00 Why was Syria different than OEF/OIF 12:00 Perspective 17:38 Traps along the way 24:00 Depression and not comparing trauma 31:50 Purpose - Drake’s Passage 39:30 Maybe you can 53:00 Legacy Expeditions ( Legacyfoh.givesmart.com ) ( legacyexpeditions.net ) 55:30 Just start- and how to start something you've never done 01:01:00 Advice
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 fruition, he was thrown into a 2 year period of darkness and despair. But, like all good hero origin stories, that was only the beginning, not the end.
Eric was able to get the help he needed and find a way through his darkness, and that led him to Same Here Global. Initially, Eric started "We're All a Little Crazy Here", a 501c3 organization that wanted to connect all traumas to help others find a tribe to help them through it. That evolved into Same Here Global bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners to help all people struggling with mental health issues.
Please check out Same Here Global at https://samehereglobal.org/ and support if you can. We appreciate Eric's willingness to tell his story and his efforts to find new and better ways to help those dealing with trauma.
00:00 Peaches steals the intro by doing it himself 03:45 Eric’s Background 08:15 Cornell, Andy Bernard and being a frat bro 13:45 Acknowledgment through Achievement 18:15 Onset of disconnection 26:30 Starting medication and 2 years of dysfunction 32:00 Different treatments from Pharma to TMS to electroshock 39:00 Integrative Breathing Practice and starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel 48:20 Comparing emotional pain, social media, victimhood, mental health messaging 59:00 Bucketing, finding counterpoints with each other, 1:08:30 Same Here Global
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 weather.
Thanks to B11 for coming on and sharing his diverse experience, we really appreciate it!
00:00 Trent crushes the intro, impersonates Aaron, messes up the guest's name, B11's backstory 08:00 The first cross-trainee story, bad information, and the weirdest pipeline story ever 22:00 Lance had now clue he had to swim, and hundreds of other things 29:15 The hardest parts of the pipeline- Combat Control School 40:00 NCO expectations, older guy expectations 46:00 STTS as the first SOWT Cross Trainee 53:10 Getting to the 10th Weather Squadron as a first assignment 1:02:00 Getting to the 21 STS 1:12:00 Moving on to NASA, and being a super strong nerd
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 find the book at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7s2IQt7/VALoanBlueprint.
Huge thanks to Kyle for coming on and talking with us this week, his knowledge, experiences and perspectives were are awesome.
Make sure to follow him on IG and YouTube @kjpetitt and we look forward to talking to him again!
00:00 The barbershop quartet intro that should have happened 01:15 Kyle’s background 04:30 What is a CSO? 05:45 Civilian to training to operational 08:15 Combat stories from the cadre 12:45 AC-130 crew make up 22:30 How many real-world scenarios turned into training scenarios 32:40 Leadership 39:30 Getting out of the military and what’s next 47:30 What can I do on the outside? 54:30 Veterans exploring treatment solutions (VETS) Heroic Heart 01:02:00 Kyle’s Book all about the VA Loan 01:08:00 Advice
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 starts off with a "Don't"... using military language unnecessarily and unironically 06:00 Weird DMs, what the career fields owe you, Trent is contrarian, don't take things personally 11:55 DO go and get a motivated tattoo, don't let your mouth outrun your brain 22:00 Trent's story about being very mean to students 23:30 Don't exaggerate what you have done, Trent takes something Aaron said personally 27:40 The rabbit hole of why, Aaron's funny FEP story 34:00 Flood your masks, cheaters 36:00 Hooyah, Peaches!!! And also, our guest that didn't show just sort of popped up so we ended
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 triumph.
This episode is full of lessons for imperfect success and a constant growth mindset, things that we preach here on the podcast all the time. We hope you get as much out of it as we did!
Thanks to Rachel for coming on and being open, honest and transparent- all to help you succeed. Make sure you're following Rachel on Instagram at @rachel_fit_girl !!!
00:00 Aaron doesn't screw up the intro... for once 01:03 Rachel's intro and background 04:40 First races, failure, and imposter syndrome 11:20 Use code RACHEL10 for some Hoist 12:05 Using fitness as therapy, lessons learned from pro obstacle course training, thriving in chaos 22:30 Turning trauma to triumph, growing daily, and getting sick of your own crap 36:20 Pre-race jitters, dealing with stress, your relationship with yourself 53:40 Recovery, staying warm and in shape 56:50 What's next? How can you contact Rachel? And what's her advice?
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 failure on your team.
This week, drop a comment and let us know a time you failed and what tools you used to avoid that failure in the future!
00:00 Peaches stealing the intro is the best 01:00 Assuming things will lead to failure, dumb powerpoints 05:20 What are candidates assuming? Aaron drops a couple sayings he didn't come up with 09:10 Momentum, orienting to a different way to communicate 16:00 Assumption about people, units, teams, and building your own culture 21:30 Trent’s Failure, a novella 29:10 Are parents too protective? How do you let someone fail? 43:30 What is the best way to fail, discipline vs freedom, 50:46 Trent's hilarious joke 51:30 Check out our partners below!
Welcome back to the Team Room! This episode is a must-listen as we welcome Combat Rescue Officer Major Rob Wilson to discuss the Special Warfare Exhibition Team.
Major Wilson dives into the challenges and motivations of being part of this elite team, emphasizing the relentless spirit needed to persevere and believe in the mission. We explore the rigorous recruitment and training process for special operations forces, highlighting the critical role of looking cool in special operations.
Throughout the discussion, Major Wilson sheds light on the various commands and units within the team, the indispensable role of support personnel, and the unique aspects of the scope of his team's capabilities. He candidly addresses funding and recruiting challenges, comprehensively examining the team's life and operations.
The conversation wraps up with Major Wilson emphasizing the importance of recruiting individuals with the right mindset to tackle the demands of Air Force Special Warfare. He highlights how showcasing the Air Force's diverse capabilities can attract the next generation of recruits. Major Wilson leaves us with reading recommendations and sage advice for those pursuing seemingly impossible goals, reminding us of the power of resilience and dedication.
Chapters
00:00 Believing in the Mission and Overcoming Challenges 00:29 Funding Disparities and Advocating for Resources 01:11 Recruitment and Training for Special Operations 17:50 Air Combat Command and SOCOM Assets 19:03 Trent is a Child 21:40 Recruiting and Volunteering for the Team 23:36 Executing Special Events in Full Combat Kit 25:43 The Importance of Support Personnel 29:35 Becoming a Better Operator by Supporting the Team 32:21 Honoring History and Sacrifice at Normandy 34:47 The Unique Challenges of Military Free Fall 38:19 The Need for Non-PJs/Non-Crows on the Team 41:19 Challenges in Recruiting Support Personnel 42:46 Recruiting for Air Force Special Warfare: Mindset and Challenges 46:48 Showcasing the Diverse Capabilities of the Air Force 50:48 The Impact of the Archangels Team 01:04:58 Recommended Reading for Aspiring Air Force Special Warfare Candidates 01:06:52 Achievin
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 nuggets of wisdom and motivation. Make sure to go out and grab Nickleback's newest release, "Get Rollin"!!!
00:00 Trent's Intro and Mike's background and intro, Trent fangirls x1 02:50 What was the plan at the beginning of Nickleback? 10:30 Getting there sucks, buckets of crabs, hard work vs talent 21:05 Dealing with Interpersonal conflict, touring, staying humble 26:00 Trent fangirls x2, asks a great question 33:15 Staying focused and avoiding distractions, telling your teammates hard truths 37:40 When did Nickleback fail? What then? 43:30 Not quitting, no plan B 46:00 Starting jiu jitsu, white belt mentality, keep your perspective, American Pride 1:01:06 Mike's Advice
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 learned on their "why's" and mentors.
Hope you enjoyed this episode of the #onesready #podcast !
00:00 Peaches chubbing the intro, giving himself a compliment, and finding your why 05:15 Your "Why" better be bulletproof and bottomless, 10:30 Beware a "False why" and a warning to cross-trainees 18:00 Career field expectations/capability-based duty 22:30 The Gospel of Peaches 24:30 Check out ataclete.com and use code ONESREADY10 at checkout! 25:30 Checkout eberlestock.com and use code OR10 at checkout! 26:45 Invest in yourself, 32:45 Discipline and motivation 35:20 Strategies for not quitting and the only acceptable time to quit, an abusive cadre relationship 39:00 Mentors that help you with your why, 41:00 Aaron's story about getting yelled at (he deserved it) 50:45 Cautionary Tale - You might not be worthy of a mentor (yet)
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 deployment. He guides us through the entire gamut of a full career in the Guard.
However, Jacob's story does not end there. When it was time for him to transition out of the military, he utilized skill bridge and became a marriage/family life counselor. He joins Aaron and Peaches to discuss the entire process of transitioning out of the military and pursuing a career as a counselor.
We extend our immense gratitude to Jacob for enlightening us on all things Guard and the diverse career paths available to those who are ready to take the next step.
00:00 Check out Ataclete.com or our page at onesready.com for all your training gear! 01:05 Drinkhoist.com because it works 03:05 SMSgt (ret) Jacob Garel's background 08:20 GDeep diving the Guard hiring process 22:17 Open Ocean Moffet Rescues and the first year at the unit, getting ready to deploy 41:30 Feeling different than the normal population and finding purpose as a marriage counselor 49:25 Skill Bridge Explained, Vocational Rehab, the GI Bill 56:30 Heroic Hearts and plant based medicine for PTSD 59:00 "The Body Keeps the Score", Bessel van der Kolk 1:01:00 Jacob's advice
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 https://www.valkyrieprojectus.com/ to explore the remarkable work of Valkyrie Project.
We extend our gratitude towards Meg and Em, along with Valkyrie Project, for their valuable insights. Stay tuned for their upcoming ventures!
00:00 Peaches with the Intro, Emily can't figure out her video, Meg seems very mysterious 01:15 Meg's intro and background 07:00 Em's fitness background and CrossFit 10:15 How do women need to train? Is it different than men? Do we just "pink it and shrink it?" 15:40 How should women train though their cycle? What about selection? 21:00 How to program for female athletes 28:12 Where do you start with baseline? Cardio, strength, other? 34:15 Indicators for success in AFSPECWAR 37:10 Valkyrie Project 45:30 Birth control is toxic and not good for training and other biological markers 53:25 Advice for female athletes to start their journey 59:00 Check out the women's symposium
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 100th time soon enough!
00:00 Peaches Starts off STRONG 08:20 No GWOT, no large theater conflict... so what now? Better be prepared, focus on upgrade 15:00 What to do after you get out? What sort of jobs? 26:10 Reputation matters 28:00 When do I know I’m ready? When should I ship out? How is the pipeline? 43:30 Are there physical standards to hit before taking the leap? 52:10 Intro to 8-count bodybuilders, and why Trent is a psychopath 53:45 Building Mental Resiliency 58:00 Be an AmeriCAN, not an AmeriCANT
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 Air Force.
Thanks to Voodoo for her service, dedication, and performance in one of American history's most unstable and unsure times.
#podcast #onesready #military
00:00 Intro- Peaches just hopped into it and Voodoo wasn't having it 01:13 Voodoo's Hero Origin Story and how Air Force becomes Family 08:00 Plans, rumors, and getting the call to start planning 11:00 Plans turn to alert, leaving the states, and fighting to evacuate civilians 21:00 The Longest Mission of OAR 52:00 The Mental Toll of the missions and getting home 56:40 Closing and thanks to all the ground operators
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 Managers to shed light on the situation and what it means for those in the field. Despite any negative speculation, there are actually more positives than negatives to look forward to.
We extend a huge thank you to JB and Dom for joining us and delivering the facts. The bottom line? Keep training hard and stay in the game.
#podcast #onesready #military
00:00 Intro- Peaches owes a set, that's the bottom line cause Peaches said so 01:30 TACP cuts 08:00 Guard impacts 10:04 Army Thoughts 13:11 Future of TACP/TACP-O - Capabilities-based Unit Task Codes 18:15 Air to Ground liaison UTC/Priority 23:30 TACP Strike capability/ISET Teams 28:00 Why TACP? 32:00 Self Starters and Mission Type Orders- what do candidates look like? 36:10 King for a day 41:43 MFM Messaging 45:30 Advice to Recruits 47:04 Advice to Officer Candidates 49:22 TACPs inside Guardian Angel Units and Agile Control and Integration Team
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 father was tragically killed when Nick was only fifteen years old.
On 11 October, 2018, after 30 years of service to his country, Col Nick Nichols climbed out of the cockpit of his F-16 and into the waiting arms of his wife, Carrie. Two days later, 13 October, marked the end of his military career, and the beginning of a new mission with the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Today as President of Folds of Honor, Col Nick serves our scholarship recipients with unwavering passion. He is an accomplished public speaker, obsessive hunter, new rancher and brings a wealth of leadership experience to our humble team. He and his wife of more than 30 years, Carrie, treasure time with their children, Hannah, Garrett and Reilly, and never take a single day together for granted.
Please check out foldsofhonor.org and consider becoming a recurring member. For only $13 a month, you can support this righteous organization as they provide scholarships to the families of the fallen.
00:00 Intro please donate to Folds of Honor if you are able, foldsofhonor.org 02:43 Aaron mispronounces the guest's name for the 236th time 03:22 Col Nichols' background, Pilot Training 10:15 Col Jumps into Trenton’s sh*t 11:00 First unit and changing your perspectives, Misawa air base 14:40 Leadership roles, upgrades, and leading up to 9/11 25:50 Leadership challenges, changing ROE, and bringing everyone home 29:30 OPERATION DOUGHBOY 32:30 Folds of honor, important dates, great story about support 40:00 FEB 1, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023--- TWO DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW 43:30 How did you get your callsign? (Aaron and Trent nearly lose it) 44:40 Advice and closing
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 then, she has been dedicated to developing and implementing cognitive training programs across SOF, the U.S. national security community, and government sectors. Brittany frequently advises DoD and other U.S. government personnel on how to effectively incorporate cognitive performance principles into training and career pipelines.
Brittany has an impressive educational background, including a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Learning Systems from Florida State University, an M.A. in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Performance Psychology from California State University, Fresno, an M.S. in Exercise Science from Florida State University, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University, where she also played NCAA Division 1 basketball. Her passion for her profession extends beyond the workplace as she enjoys exercising, ultra-running, hiking, paddle boarding, and researching neuroscience, performance, and cognition.
This episode lays the groundwork for everything you need to start mentally preparing yourself for your journey ahead, and some really helpful tools to help you in the moment. Make sure to check out the ECHO program at www.elite-cognition.com and thank you to Dr. Loney for sitting down and sharing her considerable knowledge and experience.
00:00 The Intro 01:00 Dr. Loney’s background 08:30 Immersion into SOF 11:15 Jump Master Training and Lessons Learned 24:30 Creative Thinking with SOF 33:00 Peaches Gets Mad at Hollywood for PTSD 36:00 Peaches gets mad at the quiet professional stigma 41:00 ECHO and where Core One started 43:30 5 Pillars of ECHO 45:30 The 5th Pillar - Culture 49:15 Assessment and Selection tools 50:00 Great book recommendations- Ego is the Enemy and the Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday 52:56 Aaron blacks out and actually gives a passable answer for once 0
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 1:06:56 Aliens and AFSW response 1:11:53 Dealing with conflict on team 1:22:30 ***ad-read drink hoist.com *** 1:23:00 Integrating lessons from partner forces
***DISCLAIMER*** Disclaimer: The content of this episode is intended for educational purposes only. The hosts and guests do not endorse any specific brand of tourniquet or procedure. Listeners should consult with their medical providers and refer to their medical direction and protocols for procedure guidance. ***DISCLAIMER***
Medical super nerds- this one is for you!
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back our friend Scott Zastrow, a former United States Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D) and current physician's assistant. Get ready to dive into an enlightening and empowering discussion about military medicine!
Scott is here to challenge the status quo and share his invaluable insights on the nuanced world of trauma care. We'll explore the often misunderstood role of tourniquets and the critical importance of communicating effectively with medical professionals. Together, we'll unravel the power of data in revolutionizing medical practices and underscore the vital need for humility and continuous learning in this ever-evolving field.
Our conversation will take you through the real-life effectiveness and limitations of tourniquets in combat, the intricacies of trauma care, and the hurdles of teaching and implementing medical protocols in the military. We'll dissect the statistics on preventable injuries and casualties in war zones, shed light on the concept of limb occlusion pressure, and its impact on tourniquet use.
But that's not all! We'll compare different types of tourniquets, examine the shortcomings of the CAT tourniquet, and offer practical recommendations on their proper use to minimize risks. Scott's wealth of knowledge will inspire you to become well-versed in trauma care techniques and equipment, encouraging you to dive into studies and research to form your own informed opinions.
Join us as we also discuss the application of pressure dressings and the critical importance of thorough wound assessment and presentation to medical providers. This episode is packed with valuable lessons and insights that will leave you feeling informed, motivated, and ready to make a difference. Tune in and empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to excel in the field of
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 and its impact on relationships to handling children- even if you are currently single, this episode will assist you in preparing for when you decide to embark on that journey with a partner.
In this edition of the Ones Ready Podcast, Trent, Aaron and Peaches delve deeply into all aspects of family.
00:00 The Intro Peaches stole for a reason that will be apparent later 01:46 Divorce Rate and only seeing the good things/comparing yourself to others 06:00 Buy-in from the family and what happens if we don't have it? 13:00 Aaron’s pipeline story 18:22 How did the pipeline change you never really home, never really gone 24:19 Burdening on your spouse 32:00 Families joining you and the issues you'll face in the pipeline 42:00 Ultimatums 45:30 Handling parents 46:30 Peaches drops knowledge
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 his perspective as the Commander. Gen Minihan shows he cares about the Airmen under his command, from his dedication to mental health and his Warrior Heart project to the future fight.
Thank you to Gen Minihan for his willingness to sit down with us and help us all learn about AMC and the astounding feats they've accomplished under his leadership!
00:00 Peaches looking GREAT on the intro 00:55 Gen Minihans background and "nobody is harder on me than I am" 06:30 Warrior Heart 14:30 High-performing teams and training for the future fight 30:15 Accelerating the Legacy and the Historically Black Colleges and University Tour 34:10 Advice
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 discussion, and terrorist killer whales 19:55 Are sports rigged? Or a distraction? Are we in a simulation? 28:46 Two idiots talk about Normandy and D-Day and dip sales at Ft Benning 39:00 Where is the midwest? Is Hoosiers a leadership movie? 43:00 Funding the kill chain, Dikembe Mutombo is an alien
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