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Send us Fan Mail Aaron and Peaches sit down with Marc Longwith—and this one hits where most people don’t want to look. You think you’re “not ready”? You think you “don’t know enough”? Cool—so does every high performer… until they stop listening to that voice. Marc breaks it down: entrepreneurship isn’t business—it’s personal development disguised as business. And most people fail because they are the bottleneck. They get into imposter syndrome, why operators struggle outside the military, and the uncomfortable truth that your next level requires killing off who you used to be. And yeah—if you’re waiting to feel confident before you act? That’s the problem. Confidence shows up after you move. Bottom line: find a mentor, shut down the negative self-talk, and get in rooms where you’re not the best. That’s where growth actually happens. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Marc—Why This Conversation Matters 02:30 Entrepreneurs Are the Bottleneck 05:00 Five Business Partners? Bad Idea 07:30 No Pipeline—Figure It Out 10:00 Why You Don’t Believe in Yourself 13:00 Imposter Syndrome Is Killing You 16:00 Confidence Comes After Action 19:00 Kill Your Old Identity 22:00 Mentorship Changes Everything 25:00 You’re in the Wrong Room 28:00 Emotional Intelligence Wins 31:00 Slow Down and Think 34:00 Fake “Life Coaches” Called Out 37:00 Final Advice—Be Bold 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if this called you out 🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that matter 💬 Comment—what’s actually holding you back? 🌟 Leave a review if this hit home 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches is back for the April 17 Daily Drop—and yeah… things are not slowing down. Naval blockade is still locking Iran down—zero ship movement while 10,000 troops, warships, and airpower enforce it. At the same time, the Air Force is running AI-powered war games, Space Force is planning for 2040 conflicts, and the Pentagon is asking for a $1.5 TRILLION budget to keep it all moving. Oh—and Rangers are still winning everything, Marine snipers are stacking trophies, and the Army is already planning the next generation of aircraft (hopefully without repeating past mistakes). Peaches keeps it blunt: some of this is progress… some of it is overdue… and some of it better be done right—or people pay for it. Bottom line: the scale is getting bigger, the tech is getting faster, and the margin for error is shrinking. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Daily Drop—Let’s Get Into It 01:00 Army’s Next Aircraft—Don’t Screw This Up 03:00 Chinooks Launching Drone Swarms 05:00 Smuggling Case—Career Ender 07:00 Cadets Credit Training That Saved Lives 09:00 Navy Intercepts Blockade Runner 11:00 296 Days at Sea—That’s Brutal 13:00 Carrier Fire—Still Operating 15:00 Marine Pilot Betrayal Case 17:00 OTS—Train With Intent 19:00 AI War Games Go Live 21:00 Space-Based Radar Push 23:00 Recruiting Goals CRUSHED Early 25:00 $3.2B for Readiness 27:00 Space Force 2040 Vision 29:00 Arctic Cutters Headed North 31:00 Killing DoD Unions? 33:00 $1.5 Trillion Budget Debate 35:00 Ceasefire… Maybe 37:00 Final Thought—No Room for Error 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you’re keeping up 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t fall behind 💬 Comment—what part matters most to you? 🌟 Leave a review if you want real breakdowns 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Members only—and Aaron doesn’t hold back. Fresh off the chaos of media appearances and everything unfolding globally, he zooms in on something way more important: why most people fail before they even start. This isn’t motivation. This is a gut check. You don’t have time. You’re lying to yourself if you think you do. While you’re scrolling, arguing, and worrying about things that aren’t your business, someone else is training, recovering, and getting better. Aaron breaks down what actually separates successful people: they protect their time, ignore noise, don’t argue with idiots, and stay locked in—even when they have no idea how things will turn out. And yeah, he calls out the biggest trap of all—thinking you can explain your path to people who will never understand it. Bottom line: stop wasting time, stop chasing validation, and start acting like the person you say you want to be. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 This One’s For Members Only 02:00 Why I Posted That Episode 04:30 Stop Involving Yourself in Everything 07:00 You Don’t Have Time (Seriously) 10:00 Social Media Is Killing Your Progress 13:00 Stop Arguing With People Who Don’t Get It 16:00 The “Chess With a Pigeon” Reality 19:00 Don’t Be a Dick—It’s Free 22:00 Energy, Stress, and Performance 25:00 You’re Wasting Your Own Potential 28:00 Elitism Will Kill You 31:00 Shut Up and Listen More 34:00 Words Are a Premium 37:00 Success Without Guarantees 40:00 Final Thought—Flip the Switch 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if this hit a nerve 🔔 Subscribe for real, unfiltered guidance 💬 Comment—what are you wasting time on? 🌟 Leave a review if this changed your mindset 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches is back for the April 15 Daily Drop—and yeah, this one’s a mix of chaos and flexes. Naval blockade is fully in effect—zero ships moving in or out of Iranian ports while 100+ aircraft and a massive force posture lock things down. Meanwhile, drones are crashing, Rangers keep winning (again), Marine snipers are taking trophies, and the Air Force is basically begging for more aircraft before things get worse. Oh—and Space Force is hiring like crazy while SOCOM is quietly building AI tools for pilots. Peaches keeps it real: some of this is impressive… some of this is overdue… and some of it should probably concern you more than it does. Bottom line: things are moving fast—and not everyone is ready for where this is going. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Daily Drop—Let’s Go 01:00 ROTC Cadets & Real-World Readiness 03:00 Anti-Drone Training—Future Fight 05:00 Rangers Win Again (No Surprise) 07:00 Navy Drone Crash—What Happened? 09:00 Marine Snipers Take the Win 11:00 OTS Nashville Almost Sold Out 13:00 Air Force Needs WAY More Aircraft 16:00 Academy Leadership Shake-Up 18:00 Jared Isaacman—Low-Key Flex 20:00 Space Force Hiring Surge 22:00 Satellite Production Push 24:00 Coast Guard Icebreaker Mission 26:00 War “Almost Over”? 28:00 Blockade Holds—Zero Movement 30:00 AI Pilots Are Coming 32:00 Final Thought—Pay Attention 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you’re tracking this 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss updates 💬 Comment—what stands out to you? 🌟 Leave a review if you want more breakdowns 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches is back with the April 13 Daily Drop—and if you think things are slowing down, you’re not paying attention. We’ve got a full-on naval blockade of Iranian ports, mine-clearing ops in the Strait of Hormuz, and a $4.7 BILLION missile contract to restock what we’re already burning through. Meanwhile, the Army is finally getting smarter with data (about time), the Space Force is throwing $1.8B at tracking threats in orbit, and the Navy actually made the rare call to scrap a money pit instead of doubling down on it. Peaches calls it straight—this is what real-world pressure looks like: faster decisions, bigger bets, and zero room for hesitation. Oh—and if you’re still “thinking about” getting ready? Cool. The world isn’t waiting for you. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Daily Drop—Things Are Moving 01:30 Army Data Center—Finally Catching Up 04:00 AI Isn’t What You Think It Is 06:00 Navy Blockade—This Is Serious 08:30 Clearing Mines in Real Time 10:30 Scrapping USS Boise—Rare W Move 13:00 Sunken Cost vs Good Leadership 16:00 Artemis Recovery—Quiet Professionals 18:30 Marine Corps Accountability Push 21:00 OTS—Stop Waiting, Start Training 24:00 Space Force $1.8B Investment 26:30 Trump Orders Blockade 28:30 $4.7B Missile Contract 30:30 Final Thought—Pressure Is On 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you’re actually tracking what’s happening 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t fall behind 💬 Comment—does this feel like escalation to you? 🌟 Leave a review if you want real breakdowns 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches, Aaron, and Trent are back—and yeah, this one goes off the rails in the best way. From breaking down a mission that sounds too insane to be real, to calling out bad takes, weak opinions, and internet “experts,” this episode is a full send. We’re talking blowing aircraft in place, seven-hour infil flights, impossible timelines—and why most people have no idea what they’re actually watching when these operations go down. Then it pivots—hard. Music in the team room, why your assumptions about military culture are wrong, and how dudes crushing Katy Perry workouts are probably better operators than you think. Oh—and if you’re new here? Welcome. We’re not here to make you feel good—we’re here to tell you the truth and laugh while doing it. Bottom line: this world is way more chaotic, hilarious, and impressive than you think. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Chaos 02:00 New People—Who Are We? 05:00 That “Narrative” Everyone’s Arguing About 08:00 Mission Breakdown—Impossible Is Normal 12:00 Blowing Aircraft in Place 15:00 Why People Don’t Get It 18:00 Media Takes vs Reality 21:00 Culture Shock—Team Room Life 24:00 Music That Would Surprise You 27:00 Internet Experts Get Cooked 30:00 Controllers Still Exist? 33:00 Why Everyone Wants Credit 36:00 Final Thoughts—We Don’t Care 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you appreciate real talk 🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered chaos 💬 Comment—what part surprised you most? 🌟 Leave a review if you’re tired of bad takes 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches is back for the April 10 Daily Drop—and yeah, this one connects some dots people are ignoring. 381 wounded. 13 killed. That’s the cost so far—and we’re still talking about bonuses, retention, and “quality of life” upgrades like it’s business as usual. Missile stockpiles are getting drained, the Army is scrambling for more, the Navy’s burning through inventory, and now we’re outsourcing pilot training? That should make you pause. Meanwhile, the Air Force is throwing up to $600K at aviators to stay in, the A-10 refuses to die (again), and drones are changing how fights happen in real time. Oh—and there’s a ceasefire. Maybe. While talks are happening and shots are still being taken. Bottom line: this is what strain looks like. If you can’t see it, you’re not paying attention. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Daily Drop—Wake Up 01:30 New Army Rifle & What It Means 03:30 Kuwait Attack Fallout 05:30 Contractor Training—Bad Idea? 07:30 Navy Quality of Life Moves 09:00 SEAL & Maritime Realities 11:00 Marines & Drone Warfare Shift 13:00 OTS—Train for Reality 15:00 $600K Bonuses—That’s Not Normal 17:30 A-10 Still Hanging On 19:00 Space Force Expanding Fast 21:00 Coast Guard Goes All-In on Drones 23:00 Europe Troop Cuts? 25:00 381 Wounded—Read That Again 27:00 Ceasefire Talks—Fragile at Best 29:00 Final Thought—This Is Strain 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you’re actually paying attention 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss reality 💬 Comment—does this feel sustainable? 🌟 Leave a review if you want the truth 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Most people think becoming a U.S. Air Force Wing Commander is about perfect careers and flawless records. It’s not. In this episode of Ones Ready, Peaches sits down with Colonel “CAP” Gunn, Commander of the 53rd Wing, to talk about the real path to leadership in the Air Force. From a Harvard math degree to flying fighters, leading combat units, and ultimately commanding one of the most influential wings in the Air Force, his career wasn’t built on shortcuts—it was built on discipline, humility, and relentless learning. They break down what it actually takes to lead airmen, how high-level Air Force leadership works behind the curtain, and why the best officers stay students of the profession. If you want a realistic look at military leadership, aviation culture, and what separates good leaders from great ones, this conversation delivers. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Ones Ready 01:10 Meet 53rd Wing Commander Colonel CAP Gunn 03:30 Harvard math to Air Force pilot 07:15 Early motivation to join the military 11:40 Fighter pilot training and career path 18:30 Learning leadership the hard way 26:45 Command responsibility and pressure 35:10 How Air Force leadership really works 44:20 Lessons from decades of service 53:10 Advice for young officers and future leaders 01:00:20 What great leaders do differently 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe 💬 Comment with your take 🌟 Leave a review 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out the Ones Ready merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches takes this one head-on—and yeah, it’s uncomfortable. A clip from the Sean Ryan Show episode with Pete Blaber is making the rounds, pushing a version of events that doesn’t line up with what’s been publicly documented for years. So let’s talk about it. This episode breaks down the story of John Chapman, what actually happened on that mountain, and why the truth matters more than protecting egos or narratives. Peaches isn’t here to tear anyone down—but he is here to hold the line: accountability matters. Brotherhood matters. And rewriting history to make people feel better? That’s not how this works. The footage exists. The reports exist. The Medal of Honor wasn’t handed out lightly. So the real question is—why are we still arguing about this? Sources: The Shawn Ryan Show (Shawn Ryan and Pete Blabar) - https://youtu.be/wTTwBLGD1h4?si=SGqDoYRuOEuvM5s8 Gripknife YouTube (Dan Schilling and Sputnik Productions) Predator Footage - https://youtu.be/Swp6k6o9gy8?si=bzroYOiXJZb3SbAF ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 This One Needed to Be Addressed 01:30 The Clip Everyone’s Sending 03:30 Who Was John Chapman? 05:30 What the Citation Actually Says 08:00 The “Edited Footage” Claim 11:00 Fog of War vs Accountability 14:00 Did Anyone “Leave Him”? 17:00 Where the Narrative Breaks 20:00 Predator Footage Doesn’t Lie 24:00 Ego, Politics, and Delays 27:00 Medal of Honor Controversy 30:00 What Real Brotherhood Looks Like 33:00 Final Thought—Own Your Mistakes 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if truth matters more than narratives 🔔 Subscribe for real conversations, not safe ones 💬 Comment—what’s your take on this? 🌟 Leave a review if you respect the standard 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches is back for the April 8 Daily Drop—and yeah, this one should wake you up. 13,000 targets struck. 155 vessels hit. B-2 bombers flying 36-hour combat missions. And somehow people still think this is business as usual. We’re talking missile stockpiles getting drained, the Navy begging for more Tomahawks, the Army scrambling to scale production, and real concerns about long-term sustainment if this keeps going. Then you’ve got SEAL teams dealing with brain injuries from years of abuse, AI weapons coming online, and Space Force trying to keep up with a fight that’s already evolving faster than the system can handle. Oh—and now there’s a ceasefire. Maybe. Probably. Unless it isn’t. Bottom line: this isn’t theoretical anymore. This is what modern war looks like when it actually starts moving. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Daily Drop—This Is Getting Real 01:30 Army Wants MORE Missiles (Fast) 03:00 New Rifle System—Finally 04:30 Navy Burning Through Tomahawks 06:00 SEAL Teams & Brain Damage Reality 08:00 Marines in the Pacific—Why It Matters 10:00 OTS—Train for This Level 12:00 B-2 36-Hour Strike Missions 14:00 Future Weapons & AI Strike Systems 16:30 Space Force Playing Catch-Up 18:30 Ceasefire… Or Not? 21:00 13,000 Targets—Let That Sink In 23:00 War Pace vs Production Reality 25:00 Final Thought—This Isn’t Slowing Down Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches is back for the April 7 Daily Drop—and this one hits different. A massive CSAR operation involving 150+ aircraft to recover a downed F-15E crew member inside Iran. Let that sink in. One American. Full send. Peaches breaks down the real takeaway—not the headlines, not the politics—but the standard. The expectation. The reality of what it means to serve in these career fields. At the same time, we’re talking AI wingmen, Space Force budgets exploding, and a very real ultimatum that could escalate fast. But none of that matters if you’re not ready. Because when it’s your turn, nobody cares about your excuses. The only thing that matters is whether you can perform when everything’s on the line. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Daily Drop 01:30 Army Retention Moves Explained 03:00 20-Year Grenade Launcher Problem 05:00 Dakota Meyer Back in Recon 07:30 OTS—Why Training Matters 09:00 AI Wingmen & Future Combat 11:30 Cognitive Load in the Cockpit 13:30 Space Force Budget Surge 16:00 Strategic Capital Expansion 18:30 Trump Ultimatum—What Happens Next 21:00 Artemis & Space Force Role 23:30 150 Aircraft CSAR Operation 26:30 “We Bring Them Home. Period.” 28:30 Danger Pay Expansion 30:00 Final Thought—Be Ready 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you respect the mission 🔔 Subscribe for real-world breakdowns 💬 Comment—was it worth it? 🌟 Leave a review if this hit home 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches breaks it down—this isn’t theory anymore. A Little Bird destroyed in Iran, multiple aircraft hit, and the second F-15E crew member recovered after evading in the mountains. This wasn’t clean. This wasn’t easy. This was real. And yeah… people are already calling it Eagle Claw 2.0—but this time, it worked. Peaches dives into what actually matters: the brutality of these missions, the insane level of coordination, and why this should be a wake-up call for anyone pretending fitness or preparation doesn’t matter. Then he pivots—budget fights, munitions shortages, and the reality that we’re burning through capability faster than we can replace it. Bottom line: you just watched what happens when everything is on the line—and the only thing that matters is bringing people home. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 This Isn’t Training Anymore 01:30 Little Bird Down—What That Means 03:00 The Reality of SOAR Pilots 04:30 Some People Don’t Deserve Oxygen 05:30 OTS—Train for This, Not Instagram 07:00 F-15 Crew Recovered—Massive Win 09:00 Stop Complaining About PT (Seriously) 11:00 Multi-Aircraft Losses—Still Completed Mission 13:00 Eagle Claw 2.0—But Successful 15:00 Artemis & Space Force Momentum 17:00 Why Space Force Actually Matters 19:00 Coast Guard Doing Real Work Too 21:00 $1.5 Trillion Budget—Good or Insane? 23:00 Munitions Problem—We’re Not Ready 25:00 Final Thought—This Is The Standard 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you respect the mission over the noise 🔔 Subscribe for real-world breakdowns 💬 Comment—was this a turning point? 🌟 Leave a review if you want more content like this 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches, Trent, and Aaron sit down with Doug—and yeah, this one pokes some egos. Doug breaks down the truth about Army Special Forces, the Guard vs Active Duty debate, and why a lot of dudes are lying to themselves about what actually matters. From getting bullied on old-school forums to building a career in Special Forces, Doug lays it out: most of what people think about the pipeline, the lifestyle, and even “elite performance” is either misunderstood or straight-up wrong. They dive into culture differences between AFSOC and Army SOF, the reality of mentorship (hint: it wasn’t always pretty), and why today’s generation might actually be better than the one that came before it—if leaders stop being lazy. And then Doug drops the hammer: overtraining is dumb, ego will wreck you, and the pipeline isn’t impossible—you’re just making it harder in your own head. If you’re chasing this life, stop romanticizing it. Start preparing like it matters. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Doug Takes Over the Podcast (Immediately) 02:30 Guard vs Active Duty—The Real Truth 05:00 Why He Joined SF (Not What You Expect) 08:00 Getting Humbled in Basic Training 12:00 Army vs AFSOC Culture Differences 16:00 Losing a Pistol in Combat… Seriously 20:00 Why Mentorship Actually Matters 24:30 Soft Guys vs “Influencers” Debate 29:00 Building Softlete & Brand Reality 34:00 The Next Generation—Better or Worse? 40:00 Intellectual Decline vs Physical Readiness 46:00 Leadership Failure vs Blaming “Kids” 52:00 Stop Overtraining—You’re Doing It Wrong 57:00 The Pipeline Isn’t Superhuman 01:02:00 Final Advice—It’s All in Your Head 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you’re tired of fake “tough guy” advice 🔔 Subscribe for real talk from guys who’ve done it 💬 Comment—Guard or Active Duty… who’s got it better? 🌟 Leave a review if this episode hit different 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Grab merch at onesready.com Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches isn’t easing you into this one—because there’s no soft way to say it. A F-15 Strike Eagle is down over Iran. CSAR is actively happening. Aircraft are getting hit, crews are ejecting, and this thing just crossed into a very different phase. At the same time, we’ve got B-52s pushing deeper, electronic warfare platforms spinning up, and Space Force fully integrated into combat ops. This isn’t “tension” anymore—this is sustained conflict. Peaches calls it straight: you can’t claim air superiority while losing jets, and you definitely can’t pretend this is controlled escalation when people are actively getting shot down. Add in AI drones, extended carrier deployments, and SecDef opening up base carry policies—and you start to see the bigger picture: everything is shifting fast. If you’re still treating this like background noise… you’re missing it. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 No Joke—This Day Got Real Fast 01:30 AI Strike Drones—Yeah, That’s Happening 03:00 Army Leadership Shake-Up—What’s Behind It? 04:30 11-Month Carrier Deployment—Imagine That 06:00 Fires, Failures & High Ops Tempo 07:15 Marine Readiness Warning—Pay Attention 09:00 OTS—Train for the Reality, Not the Idea 10:00 F-15 Shot Down—CSAR Active 12:00 Aircraft Taking Hits—This Isn’t Clean 13:30 B-52s Go Deeper—New Phase of War 15:00 Tankers & Crews Getting Decorated 16:00 Electronic Warfare Expands 17:00 Space Force Is In The Fight 18:15 Micro Testing & Rapid Tech Push 19:30 SecDef Expands Firearm Carry 21:00 Leadership Fix or Paperwork Nightmare? 22:00 Final Thought—This Is Escalation 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you want the truth without the filter 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss real-world updates 💬 Comment—are we already past “limited conflict”? 🌟 Leave a review if you’re tired of sanitized news 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Grab merch at onesready.com Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail You want the truth? Here it is—you're not overtraining, you're underprepared. Trent and Peaches cut through the nonsense and explain why your gym numbers don’t mean squat if you can’t run, swim, or handle actual stress. This one bounces from pipeline prep to real-world military reality—drone strikes, outdated systems, and why the Air Force (and honestly everyone) needs to toughen up again. Peaches hammers it home: stop obsessing over comfort, feelings, and perfect programming. Start building capacity, resilience, and actual usefulness. Because when things go sideways, nobody cares about your PR—they care if you can perform. If you’re serious about making it, this episode might piss you off. Good. You probably need it. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Stop Overthinking—Just Run More 02:45 The Overtraining Myth Is Killing You 06:30 Why OTS Coaching Is Underrated 09:30 Meet the “Unkillable” Athlete Standard 12:00 Strength ≠ Preparedness (Hard Truth) 16:30 Military Reality Check—It’s Not a Game 20:00 Drone Warfare & Why We’re Behind 26:00 Bureaucracy Is Slowing Everything Down 31:30 “If It’s Your Time, It’s Your Time” 35:00 Why Comfort Is Making the Force Soft 40:30 The Air Force Has a Culture Problem 45:00 Investment = Commitment (Fix This Now) 50:30 What Actually Matters in the Pipeline 55:00 Final Advice—Get Serious or Get Left 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like this episode if it hit a nerve 🔔 Subscribe for more no-BS truth 💬 Comment—are you actually training or just pretending? 🌟 Leave a review and help spread the word 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Grab merch at onesready.com Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches is back for April 1st—and no, this isn’t a joke. An F-35 goes down near Nellis, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is suddenly “needed again,” and we’re now talking about laser weapons for base defense. If that sounds like chaos… it kind of is. Meanwhile, the USS George H.W. Bush is deploying, more Marines are moving, and leadership still won’t rule out ground troops. Peaches calls it straight—this is what happens when strategy, politics, and reality collide. The Air Force tried to kill the A-10… now it’s doubling down on it. Acquisition is still slow. And we’re just now getting serious about force protection like anti-drone lasers and hardened shelters. Oh—and yes, someone tried to sell a Javelin missile. Again. Bottom line: this isn’t clean, it isn’t organized, and it’s definitely not slowing down. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 No April Fools—This Is Real 01:15 Apache Flyover Drama—Relax 03:00 Cyber Training Cut—Finally 04:30 Anti-Drone Lasers—About Time 06:00 Carrier Deployment Doesn’t Mean War 07:30 Laser Weapons Are Back (And Real) 09:00 Navy Mine Warfare—How Does That Even Work? 10:30 ICE at Bootcamp—Wait What? 12:00 Javelin Theft—Again… Seriously 13:30 OTS Nashville—Last Call Coming 14:30 F-35 Crash Near Nellis—Pilot Safe 16:00 A-10 Comeback—Air Force Hypocrisy? 17:30 MQ-9 Squadron Reactivated 18:30 Moon Mission—Big Deal or Not? 20:00 SecDef Trip & Ground War Talk 21:30 Bunkers, Drones & Force Protection 22:30 Trump: “Not Our Job” in Hormuz 23:30 War Timeline—Are We Actually Ending This? 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you want real talk without the fluff 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s actually happening 💬 Comment—should we keep the A-10 or kill it? 🌟 Leave a review if you’re tired of watered-down takes 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Grab merch at onesready.com Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches is back with another Daily Drop—and this one’s not subtle. Thousands from the 82nd Airborne Division are now in position, the USS Tripoli is on station, and we’ve burned through 850+ Tomahawks in weeks. If you think this is just “posturing,” you’re not paying attention. Peaches breaks down what’s actually happening: pre-positioning vs invasion, why combat patches are already getting handed out, and how quickly this could turn into something ugly. Then he goes off—acquisition still sucks, we’re late on nuclear modernization, and somehow we’re just now figuring out micro nuclear reactors like it’s a new idea. Oh—and yes, someone tried to steal a Javelin missile. Because apparently common sense is still optional. Bottom line: things are accelerating, stockpiles are getting stressed, and if this goes ground-war level… it’s not going to look anything like what people think. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Daily Drop—Here’s What Actually Matters 01:30 82nd Airborne Arrives—Signal vs Reality 03:15 Combat Patches Already? That Was Fast 04:30 Mobile Command & Control—Or More Contracts? 05:45 USS Tripoli & Marine Presence Explained 07:00 Submarine Commissioned—Why It Matters 08:00 Javelin Theft—You Can’t Make This Up 09:45 OTS Nashville—Get In While You Can 10:30 F-35 Arrival in Japan—Indo-Pacific Shift 11:30 Sentinel ICBM—We’re Late (Again) 12:30 Micro Nuclear Reactors—Finally Moving 13:45 Space Force Wants a “Range”… For What? 14:45 Trump Wants Others to Pay—Good Luck 15:30 Ground War Planning—This Gets Ugly Fast 16:45 AWACS Hit—That Thing Is DONE 17:30 850 Tomahawks Fired—Stockpiles Strained 18:30 Red Sea Escalation—Here We Go 19:15 Peace Talks… Maybe 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you want real updates without the fluff 🔔 Subscribe so you stay ahead of what’s actually happening 💬 Comment—do you think this turns into a ground war? 🌟 Leave a review if you’re tired of watered-down takes 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out onesready.com for merch and partner deals Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Peaches is back with a no-BS Daily Drop, and if you’re still pretending the world isn’t heating up… you’re behind. We’re talking real movements—82nd Airborne Division heading to the Middle East, the USS Tripoli rolling into CENTCOM, and an E-3 Sentry AWACS getting smoked at PSAB. Yeah… that’s not “business as usual.” Peaches breaks it down the way most headlines won’t—this isn’t panic, it’s positioning. Big muscle movements, pre-staging, and letting the world know we’re ready if things go sideways. Then he goes straight at the uncomfortable truth: acquisition is still broken, low-cost munitions are “coming soon” (sure…), and we’re stretched thin enough to consider shifting aid from Ukraine. Oh—and the SecDef praying for “overwhelming violence”? That’s not extreme. That’s reality when you’re in the profession of arms. If that makes you uncomfortable, good. War isn’t supposed to feel safe. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Reality—Daily Drop Explained 01:30 82nd Airborne Movement—Signal or Setup? 03:15 USS Tripoli Enters the Fight 04:45 Carrier Deck Injury—How Dangerous It Really Is 06:30 OTS Plug—Train Like It Actually Matters 07:30 AWACS Hit—Yes, That’s a Big Deal 09:15 “Maintainers Will Fix It”—Dark Humor, Real Truth 10:00 Low-Cost Munitions… Supposedly 11:15 Acquisition System Is Still Broken 12:30 SecDef Calls for “Overwhelming Violence” 13:45 Ceasefire Talks Are Going Nowhere 14:30 Ukraine Aid Might Get Cut—Here’s Why 15:30 Drone Boats & New Warfare Trends 16:15 300 Wounded—This Isn’t Slowing Down 17:15 Final Thought—Wake Up or Fall Behind 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you want real-world breakdowns without the fluff 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the Daily Drop 💬 Comment—are we escalating or just posturing? 🌟 Leave a review if you’re tired of mainstream takes 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Hit onesready.com for merch and partner deals Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Aaron sits down with Vance Hawk, a Combat Rescue Officer (CRO), to break down the kind of leadership advice everyone hears—and almost nobody actually applies. This isn’t theory. It’s what leadership looks like when you’re responsible for people, missions, and the consequences when things go wrong. Vance brings real-world CRO experience on leading without hiding behind rank, while Aaron calls out the habits that quietly destroy trust and credibility. They get into accountability when it costs you, making decisions without perfect information, and why most leaders fail long before anything goes wrong—because they never built trust to begin with. If you think leadership is about saying the right thing, you’re missing it. It’s about doing the right thing—consistently—especially when it’s uncomfortable. You don’t need more leadership quotes. You need to execute. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Stop waiting to be “ready” to lead 02:05 Rank doesn’t equal leadership 05:20 Why trust is the real currency 09:00 Accountability when it hurts 13:30 Making calls without perfect info 18:10 Leaders who hide vs leaders who own it 22:50 Building credibility over time 27:15 The cost of poor leadership habits 31:40 When leadership gets uncomfortable 36:10 What good leaders actually do daily 40:30 Why most people fall short 44:00 Final takeaways 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe 💬 Comment your take 🌟 Leave a review 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out the merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...

Send us Fan Mail Aaron sits down with RJ Hunter, former Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) operator, to unpack a career that didn’t follow the clean, highlight-reel version you see online. This is what it actually looks like when things don’t go your way—getting kicked out, fighting your way back in, deployments stacking up, injuries piling on, and still refusing to quit. RJ walks through getting denied by every branch, grinding through waivers, surviving multiple deployments, and navigating the reality of mental health, med boards, and a body that’s slowly breaking down. No glamor here. Just persistence, frustration, and figuring it out anyway. If you think your path has to be perfect to make it—you’re wrong. The only difference is whether you keep going or not. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Not built to be average 01:10 Sponsor read and intro 03:20 Who is RJ Hunter 05:15 Getting kicked out and starting over 08:30 Denied by every military branch 10:40 Fighting for a second chance 12:45 Choosing TACP over everything else 15:30 Pipeline reality check 18:20 Deployments start stacking 21:30 Life downrange and tempo reality 25:10 Why timing never lined up 29:00 Instructor duty and hard lessons 33:10 Mental health and career impact 37:40 Waivers, med boards, and setbacks 42:00 Injuries start compounding 46:30 Arctic, Iraq, and NATO experiences 51:00 Transition out and identity shift 55:10 TACP Foundation mission 59:30 Why community still matters 01:02:00 Final advice no one wants to hear 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe 💬 Comment your take 🌟 Leave a review 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out the merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESR...