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This episode is a masterclass in why bad arguments rot organizations from the inside. Aaron, Trent, and Peaches dig into the Special Warfare pipeline drama, the Zulu course outrage, and the lazy take that “students won’t retain anything.” Here’s the problem: that argument only works if students are stupid, instructors are stupid, or leadership is stupid—and none of those are true. They break down logistics, attrition, training progression, risk tolerance, and why waiting for data matters more than internet yelling. Add in OTS growth, influencer nonsense, fraud headlines, and team-room humor, and you get a classic Ones Ready reality check. If you care about the community, this one’s for you.

⏱️ Timestamps:
 00:00 Ones Ready intro and no plan, as usual
 02:15 Good Airmen doing real-world rescues
 05:00 Why “students won’t retain anything” is a bad argument
 09:30 Zulu course outrage explained
 14:40 Who you’re actually calling stupid
 19:30 Logistics, basing, and why change is slow
 24:50 Risk tolerance vs risk avoidance
 30:35 Forgetting skills—and why that’s normal
 36:50 Why waiting for data matters
 42:55 Influencers, hype videos, and misinformation
 48:30 OTS growth, feedback, and next steps
 55:10 Predictions, humor, and community reality

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

⏱️ Timestamps:
 00:00 Ones Ready intro and why this matters
 02:05 Why recruiting myths won’t die
 04:35 The viral SR video that crossed the line
 07:45 “1% elite” math doesn’t work
 11:35 SR vs SEALs—numbers ≠ difficulty
 14:10 Who can actually call airstrikes
 16:20 Cyber buzzwords vs real missions
 18:45 Why accuracy matters to candidates
 21:10 How to ask better questions
 23:30 Truth over hype—every time

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Peaches rips into a viral stolen valor shooting in Seattle, exposing some of the worst weapon handling imaginable, and then unloads on the drama of Security Forces trying to brand themselves as “Air Force Weapons School.” If you want unfiltered truth about Special Warfare, concealed carry, and what actually makes USAF training elite, this episode delivers.

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 • Nashville Operator Training Summit (AFSW prep event – land, pool, and mentorship)
 • The Seattle stolen valor shooting and embarrassing weapons manipulation mistakes
 • Concealed carry failures and why real firearms training matters
 • Inside the Air Force Weapons School: prestige, mission planning, and elite standards
 • Security Forces Weapons & Tactics Instructor Course hype vs reality
 • JTAC Weapons School, A-10 retirement, and what’s next for Special Warfare
 • Recruiter pressure, cone excuses, and why some candidates keep failing

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & off-script start
02:10 – Nashville OTS details (land, pool, mentorship)
04:26 – Seattle stolen valor shooting breakdown
11:00 – Worst concealed carry fail: finger on trigger, pinky on barrel
17:24 – What it’s really like inside the Air Force Weapons School
19:33 – Security Forces course hype vs reality
25:50 – Why SF grads don’t belong in mission planning cells
31:56 – Copying patches, chasing four-stars, and PR stunts
35:33 – Membership perks & exclusive merch
38:00 – JTAC Weapons School, future tracks, and the A-10 sunset
42:48 – Parents, cones, and IFT excuses
45:10 – Recruiter pressure to ship early
47:23 – Burpees, excuses, and why cones keep failing
49:00 – Wrap-up & Peaches out

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Peaches and Trent break down the overnight U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife—without calling it what the internet wants it to be. This wasn’t a declaration of war. It wasn’t large-scale combat operations. It was a surgical joint mission executed by Special Operations with air, naval, intelligence, and law-enforcement support. They unpack why Congress approval isn’t required, why “invasion” is the wrong word, what assets were likely involved, and why people suddenly pretending to care about sovereignty are full of it. Agree or disagree politically, this episode is about precision, legality, and respect for the professionals who executed it flawlessly.

⏱️ Timestamps:
 00:00 Ones Ready intro and immediate reaction
 01:55 What actually happened in Venezuela
 03:45 This is not war—and why that matters
 05:10 Surgical ops vs large-scale combat
 07:30 Likely SOF and aviation assets involved
 10:20 Capturing targets alive vs killing them
 13:40 Joint ops, secrecy, and coordination
 17:10 Why the outrage feels performative
 20:45 Historical precedent (Noriega comparison)
 24:30 What happens next and why details matter

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Peaches is joined by Kris Tomes for a deep dive into what actually makes candidates successful at selection—and why trainability beats talent every time. Fresh off the Las Vegas Operator Training Summit, they break down what they’re seeing over and over: guys showing up with ego, bad habits, and internet knowledge instead of solid fundamentals. From water confidence and underwaters to running mechanics, mobility, rucking, and stress management, this episode explains why OTS isn’t about getting smoked—it’s about building real capability. If you want honest feedback, better prep, and fewer surprises in the pipeline, this is the roadmap.

⏱️ Timestamps:
 00:00 Ones Ready intro and OTS Vegas recap
 02:30 Why trainable beats talented
 05:10 Ego, bad habits, and internet coaching
 08:45 Water confidence and underwaters explained
 13:00 Push-offs, breath control, and efficiency
 17:10 Running form, mobility, and injury prevention
 21:45 Stress, confidence, and why people quit
 26:30 Brotherhood, mentorship, and community
 32:00 Why OTS teaches—not smokes
 38:40 Preparing for selection and long-term success
 45:30 Final thoughts from Kris Tomes

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

⏱️ Timestamps:
 00:00 Ones Ready intro and solo kickoff
 01:45 New partner shoutout and mindset tools
 04:30 UK recruiting ads that actually motivate
 07:30 Why hype videos still tell the truth
 09:45 Culture shock after serving and going home
 12:10 The Nellis gym clip and comment backlash
 14:40 “Recruiters always lie” — addressed head on
 17:50 What recruiters really deal with daily
 21:30 Why context beats cynicism
 24:40 Patience, ownership, and realistic timelines

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This episode isn’t about tactics—it’s about power. Aaron sits down with Drew Johnson to break down why local government, community accountability, and individual responsibility matter more than anything coming out of Washington. From growing up poor in Appalachia to running for Nevada State Treasurer, Drew explains why big government is inefficient, innovation dies without IP protection, and national security starts at the state level. They hit mining, rare earth minerals, China stealing tech, financial literacy, crypto, Bitcoin, and why trades beat college for most Americans. If you think posting online counts as civic engagement, this episode is going to check you hard.

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 00:00 Ones Ready intro and setting the frame
 02:15 Attributes-based selection and accountability
 06:50 Growing up poor and learning self-reliance
 11:45 Why big government always fails locally
 17:30 What a state treasurer actually controls
 22:40 Mining, lithium, and national security
 28:10 Trades vs college and real economic value
 33:50 China, IP theft, and innovation collapse
 41:20 Crypto, Bitcoin, and smart state investing
 46:45 Serving locally instead of whining online

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This episode isn’t internet drama—it’s about honor and accountability. Peaches breaks down a disturbing stolen valor case involving Mark Forester, a U.S. Air Force Combat Controller killed in action in 2010. This isn’t résumé inflation or tough-guy storytelling—someone allegedly used altered images of a KIA hero to impersonate him online. Peaches walks through the evidence, the Forester family’s response, and why this crosses a line that cannot be ignored. If you think stolen valor is harmless, this episode will reset your moral compass fast.

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 00:00 Ones Ready intro and tone set
 02:10 Why stolen valor keeps escalating
 04:05 Who Mark Forester was—and why his legacy matters
 07:15 Real combat footage and sacrifice
 13:50 Impersonation allegations explained
 18:30 Side-by-side photo evidence breakdown
 23:55 Fake berets, ribbons, and stolen identity
 28:40 Why KIA cases demand accountability
 31:00 Discipline, ownership, and starting today

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Peaches flies solo and unfiltered, taking you on a no-holds-barred ride through shady OSI tactics, the SIG M18 controversy, and why the Air Force might just toss a junior enlisted under the bus to protect billion-dollar contracts. He drags lazy PT culture through the mud, skewers the “extra 800 meters will kill us all” crowd, and asks the real question—are new policies actually helping prevent suicides, or is it just more PowerPoint theater? From dark humor to brutal honesty, this is Peaches in full “crusty retired PJ” mode—raw, opinionated, and asking you for answers.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• OSI: the Air Force’s FBI with a side of questionable ethics.
• The SIG M18 debacle—accident, cover-up, or convenient scapegoat?
• How billion-dollar contracts can outweigh one airman’s career (or life).
• Lazy PT culture vs. “two extra laps will kill me” hysteria.
• Why no policy or CBT will ever replace human connection in suicide prevention.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Peaches solo: no plan, no filter
02:06 – SIG M18 accidental discharge or something darker?
07:36 – Billion-dollar contracts and convenient scapegoats
11:53 – Peaches vs. OSI: the Nellis saga
18:15 – Would the Air Force really throw an airman under the bus?
20:30 – Suicide prevention: real solutions vs. checkbox programs
28:30 – The two-mile PT test panic
34:32 – Why “extra 800 meters” isn’t your real problem
39:04 – Is Peaches just a crusty retiree who won’t let go?

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Just Peaches in the team room for a straight-up Daily Drop—no guests, no fluff, no pretending this is anything other than a military news brain dump with commentary. He rips through the latest Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force headlines, calls out public affairs stories that say nothing, breaks down AI hype in the DoD, reacts to V-22 updates, joint exercises, NATO tech, recruiting wins, Space Force moves, and why interoperability is still hard as hell. This isn’t polished. It’s not scripted. It’s one operator reading the news, connecting dots, and telling you what actually matters. If you want clean narratives, look elsewhere. If you want context and blunt takes, this one’s for you. 

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Ones Ready Daily Drop—solo and unsupervised
01:15 What a Daily Drop actually is
04:30 Why military PA stories say everything and nothing
10:40 Army, Guard, and international partnership headlines
18:20 Flood response, disaster relief, and why it matters
24:00 Navy deployments, drones, and unmanned systems
32:00 AI, GenAI, NipperGPT, and why prompts expose ignorance
40:30 Joint exercises and interoperability reality
48:10 V-22 updates and aviation trust issues
54:30 Fitness standards, innovation wins, and Spark Tank
01:02:00 Space Force moves and leadership shifts
01:09:30 Final thoughts, accountability, and sign-off

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