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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'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!

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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!

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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's clear that he epitomizes motivation and he's absolutely the type of person I would have wanted to have as an A&S instructor.  He's motivational, positive, and wants to see you succeed.  Kris touches on some of the requirements to join, character traits he'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're not motivated after this episode, there is no hope for you.  We promise you don'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!

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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're working up there and their new endeavor into podcasting from a Command level.  We promise you don'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!

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On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with an overall great human being, Sam Sheriff from the REORG Charity.  Sam was once a Royal Marine before his recent retirement where he was the first Royal Marine to receive his black belt in Brazilian Jujitsu.  Sam then help organize and start a fantastic chary called REORG where they focus on brining veterans and others wounded into their program to help rehabilitate them using BJJ.  For his work with REORG, he was awarded a MBE by Her Majesty the Queen.  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!

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On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we sit down with one of the most well-travelled and well-intentioned people out there in the AFSW community, he goes by the name Funky Bunkly.  Bunkly is a USAF TACP who has spent his time at numerous ASOSs and shared instructor time and experiences with Trent and Brian at their respective schoolhouses.  Bunkly is well known for being traveling to obscure locations to experience different cultures and at the same time, loves to beat people up.  Makes no sense to me, but that's his jam.   Bunkly is not only a TACP, but he is a content creator on YouTube and has recently started his own podcast during his time living overseas at his current assignment.  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!

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On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we have the one and only Col Allison Black who is appropriately nicknamed the Angel of Death.   Col Black actually goes into how she received that callsign and it's a great story that is seldom told.  She's also cover her time as an enlisted SERE Specialist followed by some of the camaraderie she has experienced through her time serving as well as that connection she and other aircrew have to the folks on the ground.  We hit on a little bit of the ST 2030 Vision and some parting advice from Col Black.  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!

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On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we have Greg Jackson.  Greg is kind of a big deal in the world of American mixed martial arts as he Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, NM.  He's considered to run one of the top training centers in the world.  Greg has a rich history with the Pararescue community as he is the Honorary Commander for the Pararescue/Combat Rescue Apprentice Course.  He's also been heavily involved in consulting fight scenes in Hollywood.  Finally, he is involved in an organization called Deliver Fund which combats human trafficking.  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!

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On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we have SOCOM HQ SGM Matt Parrish.  Matt is an 18-series Green Beret who has been in the game for over 20 years now.  Throughout his time he's had numerous AFSW attachments which he talks about as well as some of the personal attributes that made those attachments successful in integrating with the ODA.  We also hit on the POTFF (preservation of the force and family) program a good amount as he is the Senior Enlisted Leader for the program.  Finally we hit on SOCOM's official podcast of which he is one of the hosts, SOFcast.  He's a co-host of the podcast with CMsgt Greg Smith and between the two of them they share a very interesting dynamic which we brought up.  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!

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On this episode of the Ones Ready podcast, Prime from Deepend Fitness joins us in the team room.  Prime Hall along with his partner Don Tran started up a very unique fitness regime that in the past was only reserved for Special Operations, freedivers, or water polo players.  They have now transferred these skills into the civilian sector and are putting your everyday person through the underwater ringer.  In this episode Prime will touch on his time as a MARSOC Raider, but then go into the Underwater Torpedo League they started, breathing exercises, mental focus, is it better to be calm or confident, and then being intentional.  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!

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