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When we called on the listeners to recommend a T3i developer for the podcast, one name came up immediately and often- Aaron May. 

Aaron May is a legend in the Combat Control career field, and he's still giving back to AFSPECWAR as a T3i developer. His career spans more than 26 years in the Kentucky Air National Guard and Air Force, and his immense skill and knowledge is on full display in this podcast! 

From intense missions to mentoring, Aaron discusses the power of storytelling and unlocking potential. Plus, Jared dives into purposeful training and offers valuable advice for those interested in development careers. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
08:06 Discovering Combat Control
16:52 Choosing Air Force Special Warfare
23:00 Continuing to Serve and Give Back
30:23 Negative Traits in Development Candidates
47:20 The Importance of Purposeful Training
49:15 Preparing for a Career in Development
52:00 The Benefits of Commitment and Teamwork
56:45 The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Current Generation
01:04:21 The Importance of Planning and Prioritizing
01:14:07 Building Habits and Following a Schedule
01:21:25 Training for Mental Toughness

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Welcome back to the team room! This week is special because Trent and Peaches had the opportunity to sit down with former SOF TACP, Wes Bryant. In this conversation, Wes shares his journey from joining the Air Force, to operating at the highest levels of SOF, to transitioning out and finding a new way to serve. His book, "Hunting the Caliphate: America's War on ISIS and the Dawn of the Strike Cell" is live now on Amazon and Wes has been hitting on all cylinders. 

Wes discusses his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, highlighting the importance of JTACs in air-ground operations. He explains the role of JTACs as air power integrators and advisors to ground commanders. Wes also talks about the establishment of the kinetic strike cell and the transition from being on the ground to working with screens.

During the conversation, Wes Bryant working with General Pittard and the leadership qualities he admired in him. Wes shares his insights on the challenges of the approval process for air strikes and the complexities of relationships in combat zones. He offers advice for those looking to join Air Force Special Warfare and emphasizes the importance of research and perseverance.

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00:00 Introduction and Background
01:28 Entering the Air Force and Transitioning to TACP
03:16 Challenges in Dive School and Transition to TACP
06:08 Returning to Dive School and Graduating
07:45 Transitioning to PJ Pipeline and Leaving
08:41 Returning to TACP and Deploying to Iraq
09:24 Transitioning to ST TACP and Selection
13:55 Experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan
17:51 Importance of JTACs in Air-Ground Operations
19:18 Role of Air Force JTACs in Ground Maneuver Units
21:49 Understanding ROE and Decision-Making
23:12 The Complexity of the JTAC Role
25:23 The Kinetic Strike Cell and Targeting Operations
33:32 Establishment of the Strike Cell and Transition to Screens
37:56 Frustrations and Challenges in the Strike Cell
39:43 Hunting the Caliphate
40:32 Working with General Pittard
41:23 General Pittard’s Leadership
42:16 Running Strike Operations in Syria
43:16 Writing the Book with General Pittard
45:09 Editing the Book
46:13 The Enlisted Perspective
47:40 ROE Challenges in Iraq
48:59 Approval Process for Air Strikes
50:04 Communication Challenges with Strike Cells
52:20 Personal Conflicts in Combat Zones
53:19 The Complexity of Relationships in Combat Zones
55:26 Green on Blue Incidents
56:20 Transitioning to Civilian Life
59:30 Identity Crisis after Retirement
01:05:24 Advice for Joining Air Force Special Warfare

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This one ought to make some people feel some type of way! Welcome back to the Team Room- buckle up. Peaches and Trent lay out exactly how they'd fix the pipeline. 

In this high-energy episode, these dynamic hosts share their vision for a streamlined, no-nonsense pipeline that sets crystal-clear standards for our future warriors. With their expertise and passion, they discuss how they would fix the pipeline if they were kings for a day! 🛠️💪

But that's not all! The Ones Ready Podcast shines a spotlight on the incredible cadre members who shape the future of our community with their unmatched insight. Dive deep into the world of discipline, decision-making, and leadership, as Jared breaks down the art of effective communication and emotional interpretation.

Join us in advocating for candid, impactful communication within the military ranks. Let's craft messages that resonate, amplify every voice, and simplify the pipeline for a brighter future. Tune in now and be part of the Ones Ready community! 🌟 #OnesReadyPodcast 

Chapters

00:00 The delay gets Trent today and not Aaron 
01:22 Streamlining the Pipeline
02:27 The Importance of ANS
03:24 The Role of Cadre in ANS
04:47 The Challenges of ANS
05:43 The Need for Published Standards
06:39 The Shift in the Selection Process
07:09 The Importance of Teamwork
08:33 The Balance Between Standards and Individual Assessment
09:59 The Lack of Clear Standards in ANS
10:56 The Importance of Grad Standards
12:12 The Value of Unknown Challenges
13:34 The Overcomplication of the Process
14:59 The Role of Active Duty Personnel in the Selection Process
17:54 The Challenges of Manning AETC
19:20 Empowering Cadre Members
21:41 The Importance of Instructors in Shaping the Future of the Community
23:38 The Shift Towards Risk Aversion
28:20 The Value of Cadre Development
32:39 The Need for Risk-Taking and Empowerment
37:38 The Importance of Real-World Experience
40:03 The Significance of Water Training
42:11 The Need for Risk-Taking in Training
44:35 The Importance of Listening to Cadre Members
47:12 Discipline Issues and Decision-Making
48:10 Leadership and Emotional Interpretation
49:08 Communication Challenges with Leadership
50:06 Crafting Effective Communication
51:08 Different Communication Styles in Different Communities
52:12 Candid Feedback and Leadership
53:40 Caring for the Cones and the Team
54:10 Importance of Pipeline Assessment and Training
56:04 Simplifying the Process

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Welcome back to the team room! Today we have a special guest, Ramiro "V-Speed" Villalobos, a former Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman. V-Speed has been on our show before to talk about his transition to civilian life financial preparation, how to find meaning, and lots more. Make sure you check out that episode as well, here on our channel! 

Peaches and V-Speed explore the critical roles of the TACP Association, helping veterans transition successfully to civilian life, SEI ProDev Academy's mission to create purpose-driven leaders, and a lot more- not just for the 1Z career fields. 

"The Special Warfare Mission Support (SWMS) Summit is the place where our strategies turn into actions. The success of our missions largely depends on the SWMS personnel who contribute to 90% of mission accomplishment. 

00:00 Peaches and V-Speed- the Buddy Comedy we need 
01:47 Involvement in the TACP Association
03:15 Roles and Responsibilities of the Association
05:39 Setting Up Members for Success
08:20 Challenges in Transitioning from the Military
10:45 The Need for Financial Education and Support
13:05 Creating a Unified Voice for Special Warfare Foundations
15:17 Supporting Spouses and Families
19:33 Improving Communication and Marketing Strategies
23:23 The SEI ProDev Academy and Professional Development
27:03 The Importance of Resilience and Mental Health
30:19 Improving Leadership Development and Training
33:05 The Benefits of Clear Direction and Purpose
34:35 Creating a Holistic Approach
36:10 The Special Warfare Mission Support Swims Summit
37:06 The What, So What, Now What Approach
38:03 Problem Solving and Solutions
39:24 Return on Investment and Implementation
40:21 Setting Up for Success
43:28 Lessons Learned and Posturing for Success
45:23 Giving Back and Making an Impact
48:33 Taking Care of Donors
49:45 Staying Connected and Networking
51:31 Living Life to the Fullest
53:05 The Value of In-Person Education
56:19 The Importance of Data and Analytics
58:29 Closing Remarks

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Delve into the world of elite United States Air Force Combat Controllers, unmatched in modern warfare. Join the electrifying Ones Ready podcast episode as Peaches interviews battle-hardened SNCO, Rylan Neely. They discuss Rylan’s journey, emphasizing purpose, evolving special warfare training, and vital traits like stress tolerance and focus.

The discourse continues with insights into candidate qualities, teamwork, humility, and Peaches' media and special warfare involvement. He highlights the US role in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, technology use, and international bonds.

The conversation concludes with reflections on a special tactics operator's life. Prepare to be captivated by this episode, gaining insight into the high-stakes world of Combat Controllers. Tune in now! 🎧🔥 #OnesReadyPodcast #CombatControllers #SpecialTactics #MilitaryLife 

00:00 Peaches crushes the intro and sets the stage for Rylan's history
03:18 Discovering Combat Control
06:05 Finding Purpose and Joining the Air Force
11:23 Experience at Special Warfare Training
13:48 Changes in the Pipeline
15:44 Importance of Stress Tolerance
18:06 Teamwork and Focusing on Others
20:55 Focusing on Something Else in Stressful Situations
28:39 Negative Trends in Candidates
30:02 Maintaining Excellence and Never Feeling Like You've Made It
37:19 Positive Attributes in Candidates
46:35 Advice for Candidates
50:21 Breaking Past the Mold
51:17 Media Engagements and Special Warfare
52:43 Ongoing Operations and the Reality of Peacetime
53:42 Involvement in Europe and Indo Pacific Regions
54:38 Shifting Focus to Near Peer Fight
55:05 Preparing Allies and Friends for Defense
56:00 Developing New Technologies and Applications
57:51 Expanding Capabilities with UAVs
58:17 Bringing Air Superiority to Different Fights
59:15 Building Partnerships and Relationships
01:00:09 Changing Tactics and Defeating Unbeatable Systems
01:02:31 Requesting Forces and Bolstering Support
01:03:29 The Generation's Experience and Future Challenges

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Welcome back to the Team Room with the whole squad! This week we have Air Force Special Operations Combat Systems Officer (CSO), Lt Col Chris Lott!

In this conversation, Chris shares his journey in the Air Force, from his entry into the ROTC program to becoming a Combat Systems Officer, and his experiences in various different aircraft during his career. He discusses the challenges he faced and the decisions he made along the way. Chris also talks about the mission and role of the U-28s and the importance of their work on the battlefield. 

Finally, Chris reflects on managing risk in the military and the challenges faced in recent years. The conversation covers topics such as trusting and empowering leaders, managing risk, empowering people to take risks, diversity of background, leadership and delegating, balancing work and family, the culture of the Guard, and advice for joining the Air Force.

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00:00 Aaron does poorly
01:26 Background and Entry into the Air Force
10:22 Overcoming Challenges and Changing Paths
13:32 Transitioning to the Guard
15:00 Motivation and Finding the Right Fit
17:14 Mission and Role of the U-28s
19:01 Importance of U-28s in the Battlefield
21:56 Preparing for First Deployment
23:52 Challenges of Deployment
29:35 Managing Risk and Challenges
35:47 Trusting and Empowering Leaders
37:13 Managing Risk
38:43 Empowering People to Take Risks
40:11 Diversity of Background
41:08 Leadership and Delegating
42:54 Balancing Work and Family
46:23 The Culture of the Guard
52:23 Danger Close Apparel
56:33 Advice for Joining the Air Force

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Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman #3 served 37 years in the United States Army and achieved things that are beyond description. 

SEAC Troxell has a combat jump, achieved the pay grade of E-9 and the rank of SEAC, and has continued to lead hard with his nearly 4 decades of experience at all levels of the military. 

In this conversation, he shares his experiences in combat during Operation Just Cause and Desert Storm, highlighting the need for aggressive decision-making and a focus on excellence. SEAC Troxell emphasizes the importance of solid leadership and the development of a strive-for-excellence mentality. He also addresses the challenges facing the military today, including prioritizing combat readiness and instilling a sense of pride and ownership in the force. 

He discusses the importance of building self-discipline and ownership in the military. He emphasizes the need for leaders to instill a healthy fear and respect in their subordinates rather than relying on punishment. 

SEAC Troxell also highlights the lack of leaders who demonstrate excellence and strive for continuous improvement. He advocates for improving professional military education (PME) to focus on combat scenarios and building the best version of each service member. Troxell stresses the importance of understanding global threats and the need for credible deterrence. He encourages individuals to dream big, set attainable goals, visualize success, and enjoy the journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Joining the Military and Early Career
10:08 Combat Experience in Just Cause
19:40 Desert Storm and Striving for Excellence
25:24 Desire for More Responsibility and Strategic Leadership
33:33 The Importance of Aggressive Decision-Making
39:20 The Need for a Focus on Combat and Discipline
46:04 Good Order and Discipline
48:01 Building Self-Discipline and Ownership
49:00 Instilling Healthy Fear and Respect
49:29 Lack of Leaders Demonstrating Excellence
50:27 The Challenge of Leadership
52:22 The Need for Mentors and Role Models
53:50 Improving Professional Military Education (PME)
54:19 Distracted Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
56:14 Understanding Global Threats
57:40 Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios
58:37 The Importance of Deterrence
01:00:01 Effective Messaging and Consequence
01:01:24 The Rewards of Military Service
01:05:10 Continuing to Serve and Give Back
01:13:12 Advice for Those Considering Military Service

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In the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline and beyond, you will be wholly immersed in training every day you show up to work. So, how do we design training? What's the science behind how we train? 

We brought on Dr. Preston Cline, founder of the Mission Critical Team Institute (MCTI), to discuss the importance of cultivating and developing instructors in the military. He highlights the challenges of transitioning from operator to instructor and emphasizes the need for humility, curiosity, and empathy in training. Preston also addresses the cultural challenges within the Air Force and the importance of validating instructors with scientific data. 

He emphasizes the value of repetition and experience in instruction and the need for job creation and cultivation of NCOs throughout their careers. Additionally, he discusses the impact of the hard life on special operators and the need for honest conversations about long-term effects. 

The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities for senior NCOs in providing value and influencing change within the military institution. It emphasizes the importance of flexibility, communication, and understanding the language of officers to accomplish meaningful outcomes. The discussion also highlights the need for humility, continuous learning, and maintaining a sense of humor throughout one's career. 

The chapters cover topics such as the challenges of providing value as a senior NCO, working with officers, solving problems for one up and one down, the importance of trust, learning from mistakes as an instructor, and taking responsibility for the hard path.


Make sure to follow everything that Dr. Preston Cline is doing through his project, Mission Critical Team Institute over at https://missioncti.com/# and make sure to check out his podcast, the MCTI TeamCast everywhere you can download your podcasts!


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Mission Critical Team Institute
01:03 The Commonalities Between Wilderness Guides and Special Operations
07:37 Adapting to Change and Developing the Next Generation
09:00 The Challenges of Transitioning from Operator to Instructor
10:40 The Role of Leadership in Developing Instructors
22:15 The moral challenge of fighting a 12 year old cancer patient 
22:34 The Challenge of Burnout and the Value of Each Interaction
27:38 The Evolution of Tactics and the Importance of Flexibility
29:16 The Need for Cultivating NCOs Throughout Their Careers
32:30 The Importance of Experience and Flexibility in NCOs
34:07 Dr. Cline's take on call-outs 
49:31 Maintaining Humility and Seeing the Big Picture
52:00 Learning from Mistakes as an Instructor
54:23 Weaponized Curiosity and Sense of Humor
57:40 Finding New Hobbies and Learning
01:00:29 Taking Responsibility for the Hard Path

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Welcome back to the team room!!! This week, Aaron and Peaches talk about all sorts of things related to leadership. Not just in the military, but in the civilian world and life in general. 

In this conversation, Peaches and Aaron discuss the overuse and misconceptions surrounding the term 'leadership.' They explore the different roles and levels of leadership within organizations and the importance of being a supportive number two. They also highlight the significance of expertise and credibility in leadership and the value of both leaders and followers in a team. 

The conversation delves into conflict resolution, allowing room for failure and growth, and the challenges and nuances of leadership. They conclude by introducing Deep End Fitness Las Vegas and providing a promotion code for their services. This conversation explores the importance of continuous learning, the value of networking, and the power of utilizing networks for support. It also discusses the challenges of networking, the importance of being a good follower, and the role of compartmentalization. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the impact of effective leadership.


00:00 Introduction and Overuse of the Term 'Leadership'
03:06 Different Roles and Levels of Leadership
04:03 The Importance of Being a Supportive Number Two
05:04 Leadership Based on Expertise and Credibility
06:02 Leadership in Specific Areas of Expertise
07:27 The Misconception of Leadership at Different Ranks
08:24 Leadership in High-Performing Teams
09:37 The Importance of Both Leaders and Followers
10:35 Conflict Resolution and Evaluation in High-Performing Teams
11:42 Allowing Room for Failure and Growth
12:54 The Fine Line Between Letting Younger Team Members Take Charge and Being the Experienced Leader
16:00 The Importance of Consistency and Predictability in Leadership
19:32 Characteristics of a Good Leader: Honesty, Transparency, and Accountability
25:05 The Challenges and Nuances of Leadership
27:47 The Importance of Being Consistent as a Leader
30:23 The Role of Experience and Trusting Your Team
32:23 Introduction to Deep End Fitness Las Vegas
34:46 Promotion Code for Deep End Fitness Las Vegas
37:21 The Evolution of Acronyms and Terminology in the Military
38:31 The Importance of Continuous Learning
40:03 The Value of Networking
43:09 Utilizing Networks for Support
45:04 The Power of Networking in the Military
48:48 The Challenges of Networking
50:01 The Importance of Being a Good Follower
52:59 Taking Control and Imposing Will
57:04 The Role of Compartmentalization
58:31 The Impact of Effective Leadership

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Welcome back to the Ones Ready Team Room! This week, Aaron and Peaches talk with TACP Legend Tim "Chachi" Pachasa. Chief Pachasa has a storied career and has focused on developing future leaders long after he decided to hang up the Active Duty uniform. 

Chachi, a military veteran, shares his experiences and introduces the Pachasa 8 leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of understanding and caring for the human side of leadership. He discusses military leadership evolution, NCOs' role in caring for the human condition, and the success of the nine-line system in close air support. Chachi also highlights the significance of levity in the warrior mindset and the impact of self-care advocate Dr. Janelle McCauley. The conversation concludes with a call to assume righteous intent in interactions with others, emphasizing perspective and understanding.

We hope you get as much out of this episode as we all did! 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
09:08 Missing the War and Redemption
15:37 Leadership Development and the Pachasa 8
19:34 Cape Lead and the Importance of Caring
26:11 Evolution of Military Leadership and Standards
34:22 Connecting Airmen to the Mission
37:40 The Importance of Perspective
38:56 The Role of NCOs in Caring for the Human Condition
40:27 Disagreement vs. Conflict
41:47 The Need for Disagreement and Conflict Resolution
43:09 The Importance of Open-Mindedness and Disagreement
45:18 Creating Safe Spaces for Different Perspectives
46:26 The Success of the Nine-Line System
47:35 The Evolution of Close Air Support
49:28 Expanding the Definition of Warriors
51:09 The Value of Cyber Warriors
52:05 The Importance of Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Effects
53:11 Creating Spaces for Different Types of Warriors
54:40 The Importance of Levity in the Warrior Mindset
55:29 The Impact of Dr. Janelle McCauley
58:43 The Importance of Self-Care and Putting on Your Oxygen Mask First
01:00:36 Taking a Step Back and Assuming Righteous Intent

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