On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we scored a sit down with the USAF Air Education and Training Command Leadership, Lt Gen Brad Webb and Command Chief Erik Thompson.  The AETC Command Team is responsible for many things like BMT, flight training, and the big one that you&apos;re interested in...Air Force Special Warfare.  We touch on some of their focus areas, what the believe the future fight will be, and how they&apos;re training our force for the now and the future.  The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/DwTWBADFnlQNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/87Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

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AETC Gen Webb and Command Chief Thompson

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with retired USAF A-10 and avid fisherman Jason "Shady" Shemchuk.  Shady wasn&apos;t just an A-10 pilot, but he was also the Hawg Driver that saved Peaches butt in a fire fight in Afghanistan in 2006!  Hang out with us while we revisit these events and how Shady and Peaches realized 9 years later than they in fact had met in the past.  The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well-train members.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/MI1GmFL6twANeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/86Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

Jason "Shady" Shemchuk

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we hit the topic of expectation management.  Was the pipeline what we expected, was the job anything like what we expected, etc.  We hit a wide range and topics to help you manage your expectations for not only the pipeline, but also the job itself.  There is a lot to the job and more than we could ever hit in one or even fifty episodes!  The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well train members.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/58XhM3GkumgNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/85Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

Expectation Management

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we discuss what Ones Ready means to us, how we began from an idea and a want to give back to the community that has been so good to us.  All of us on the team currently serve in the military or have in some capacity.  The podcast is a way for us to give back, serve each one of you, and build our community up with the most educated and well train members.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/58XhM3GkumgNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/83Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

Ones Ready Thoughts

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast Aaron sits down with Peaches to find a little bit more about what makes him tick.  We go through his background, his WHY, and much more.  Let&apos;s be honest here, he&apos;s a pretty boring dude so not many people are going to listen to it.  That&apos;s okay though, but he&apos;s a member of the team and we should let the short one speak occasionally.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/eVmAss1gvkENeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/84Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

All About Peach

We are surrounded by stereotypes and while many of them are true, often times they are completely false.  The stereotype had to start from somewhere though, so likely there is a little bit of true to it.  So on this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we chat about some of those stereotypes that the listeners have to debunk or confirm what you&apos;ve heard.  Some of them were pretty damn funny too!  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/6wDoy8nE8TQNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/82Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

SOF Stereotypes

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, go through many of the lessons learned after 20 years of conflict in Afghanistan.  Although there was a lot of tragedy, there was a lot of positive that resulted in our presence in the Middle East.  We&apos;ll cover much of that in this episode and more.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/dbXPIIKmu4INeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/81Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

20 Years of Lessons Learned

We&apos;re back baby!  It&apos;s been a few months, but we&apos;ve been a little busy and haven&apos;t gotten a chance to link up and record.  On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we sit down with retired CMSgt Chad McCoy to discuss his role as a Pararescueman, but more importantly how he views strategic competition as well as leadership moving into the next battle-space which is presumably unknown at this point.  Chief McCoy is extremely decorated and has many cool stories to tell.  Don&apos;t quote me on this, but he&apos;ll be another guest that we have on in the future...promise!  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/LyKfNGbeFXANeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/80Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

EP 80 Leadership in Uncertain Times with CMSgt McCoy (ret)

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we sit down with Capt Wes FRESH Woodhouse to talk about his time as a pilot in the US Air Force.  FRESH pilots the F-15E Strike Eagle which is a multi-role fighter aircraft currently in the USAF inventory.  He&apos;s been flying for five years now and is currently assigned to a Test and Evaluation Squadron.  We hit a wide range of topics from becoming an officer to working with JTACs, what his motivation is, and even touch on some qualifying and disqualifying things to becoming a pilot.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/_qdRloEsJZQNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/79Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

Strike Eagle Pilot Capt Wes "FRESH" Woodhouse

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we answer some frequently asked questions.  This is the second iteration of this format we&apos;ve done and we try to get to those burning questions you have that just happen to come through out inboxes often.  You&apos;ll hear some candid answers to those questions with some sarcasm and cynicism sprinkled in.  These are always fun to do and I think you can tell from our demeanor on this episode.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/_qdRloEsJZQNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/78Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

FAQ Part II

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we are joined by Command Chief Adam Vizi of the 2nd Air Force.  The 2nd Air Force is responsible for five training Wings and one training Group.  One of those training Wings is the Special Warfare Training Wing which we&apos;re all very familiar with since we are all interested in the ins and outs of Prep, A&S, and the remainder of the pipeline.  Command Chief Vizi discusses his time as a TACP instructor as well as the initiatives they&apos;re exploring in AETC, what it was like standing up the first enlisted Weapons School, and finally wrapping it up with some advice to existing Airmen who are in BMT or their tech school.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/_qdRloEsJZQNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/77Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

2nd Air Force Command Chief Adam Vizi

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, we are joined by Pararescueman Joey Barajas from the PJ Schoolhouse!  We cover a wide range of topics discussing extended training day vs old INDOC, Special Tactics Squadrons vs Rescue Units, and why the hell we wear ascots during the pipeline.  We hit the topic of Joey&apos;s new apparel company called Come, Sit, and Relax which is a play on words from the acronym C.S.A.R which stands for combat search and rescue.    There are some stories sprinkled in here as well, so make sure you listen to the entire thing.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/dXBmCth_X2QNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/77Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

Pararescueman Joey Barajas

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with Colin and Reed from the Air Force Officer Podcast.  Colin and Reed are both active duty United States Air Force officers with mixed backgrounds.  They noticed a gap in information, recruiting, and leadership so decided to start up their very own podcast.  The conversation covers a wide range of leadership traits, the relationship between officers and enlisted, Colin and Reed give some of their very own advice to officers, and discuss how to become an officer.  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/8H2AiRJRm9gNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/76Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

What is expected from an Officer

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with Kris Tomes who is a Pararescueman, prior INDOC instructor, and now a Special Operations Recruiter.  After speaking with Kris, it&apos;s clear that he epitomizes motivation and he&apos;s absolutely the type of person I would have wanted to have as an A&S instructor.  He&apos;s motivational, positive, and wants to see you succeed.  Kris touches on some of the requirements to join, character traits he&apos;s seen that are successful and also what not to do, what motivates him, and some frequently asked questions of candidates.  It was a pleasure speaking with him and if you&apos;re not motivated after this episode, there is no hope for you.  We promise you don&apos;t want to skip through any of this episode!  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/1DlXsV0KENsNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/75Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

Pararescueman, Instructor, Recruiter- Kris Tomes

On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with the United States Special Operations Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Greg Smith.  Chief Smith has had a colorful career and has gone from a Weapons Loader on A-10s to an AC-130 Gunner, to the Special Operations Command Europe Senior Enlisted to Air Force Special Operations Command Senior Enlisted, to Special Operations Command.  Chief Smith covers SOF accountability, Transregional Crossdomain Detterance, and the future of SOCOM.  We also tap on some of the initiatives they&apos;re working up there and their new endeavor into podcasting from a Command level.  We promise you don&apos;t want to skip through any of this episode!  Please enjoy the episode and give us your feedback. If you liked it and feel so inclined, please leave us a review.  If we didn’t answer your questions, please let us know, and thank you for your support!Want to watch this episode on Youtube? https://youtu.be/Kanf_hcQprwNeed the show notes? onesready.com/episode/74Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.comFollow us on Instagram @onesreadyFollow us on YoutubeFollow us on Facebook

USSOCOM Senior Enlisted Leader Command CMSgt Gregory A. Smith

A team of active duty Combat Control (CCT), Pararescue (PJ), and Special Reconnaissance (SR) leveraging our 70+ 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!

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