Air Force Special Warfare Story Time- Episode 1!

After much deliberation, the team here at Ones Ready squad has heard your request. So today, in the Team Room- story time with the bros!
From nearly freezing to death above the Arctic Circle to conducting multinational salvage diving operations to the ins and outs of Afghanistan life. As a special bonus, Peaches gets real at the end, and it's a story you are not going to want to miss.
As always, we all appreciate your support!
The real question is- what do you want to hear next?
Chapter Markers:
00:2:59 Winter is Cold in Norway
00:12:39 International Waters
00:25:59 Afghanistan Woes
00:34:16 Tragic Crash
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[@nathanjones1173]

I feel like Roger Sparks would have some crazy stories.

[@ablast24]

Love the lighthearted eps just as much as the informative. Keep up the great work ⚡️

[@OnesReady]

Thanks, will do!

[@louiscollin5773]

i guess I am kind of randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@jamesonlewis4273]

@Louis Collin flixportal =)

[@louiscollin5773]

@Jameson Lewis thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it !!

[@jamesonlewis4273]

@Louis Collin Glad I could help =)

[@justelynnnjoelle]

LET'S FREAKIN GOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@ntbroz7315]

Love the podcast. I have a list of AFSOC areas that i hope you guys could touch on in the near future: 1. More SR operators 2. CAAs 3. A member of a AC130 gunship crew 4. SMAs (from either CV22s or HH60s 5. Retired members from the 24 STS 6. Dan Schilling 7. Any AFSPECWAR Air Force Cross recipients 8. Vietnam-era CCTs, PJs, SOWTs 9. TACPS assigned to "big Army" 10. 820th Base Ground Defense (BGD) out of Moody AFB (i know they're not apart of AFSOC, but they do have a unique mission) You guys are doing great work, thank you

[@OnesReady]

1. Roger that 2. Working that as of yesterday, they're getting cleared through PA. 3. Roger that 4. Working that as of yesterday, they're getting cleared through PA. 5. Already on the books to record 6. Roger that 7. Already on the books to record 8. This will be a tough one, but roger that 9. Already on the books to record 10. This will require more research as I'm not sure how it relates to AFSW, even with their unique mission. 🍑

[@ntbroz7315]

@@OnesReady Thanks for your quick response, you guys are awesome. I only mentioned 820th because you had EOD on the show before, i thought y'all were making exceptions. Thanks again and keep up your great work

[@CJSosa_]

Man you guys keeps me going and motivated during my process of waiting to be shipped out. Keep up all the great work y’all do, we really appreciate it!

[@OnesReady]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@hammstah9578]

This episode of "Special Warfare Comedy Hour" was *wayyy* more entertaining than "Jack Ryan" Season 3 for tonight's indoor ride. Was the supply lady Marge Simpson's sister? 💙

[@seyahznarf]

We need a part 2!

[@Wiggles_vs._snuggles]

Love the anchor story. Would be an amazing movie, I'm sure the DOD will foot the budget to get some good wholesome press

[@celticmagiclad9928]

Love the info from you guys, going to MEPs tomorrow, shipping next month AFSPECWAR all the way!

[@jeffk6941]

If you want to be a shellback, you have to cross the equator on a ship and go through the hazing. No way around it. I spent 2 days at 1 degree off, didn't get squat. Never heard of an "honorary shellback".

[@OnesReady]

Well, Jeff, me either cause it looks like that slippery Navy Senior Chief pulled a fast one on the dumb PJ. lol

[@trevorwalden6097]

Hey guys, love the episode! Was hoping y'all would have some like this. Can we get MSgt Mike Maronie on for a story time??

[@Mass_Tone]

These are awesome stories guys!

[@OnesReady]

Thank you! Just really fun times with the bros.

[@morgankjenkins6647]

How much mechanical/automotive/electrical training do you get to be able to improvise and fix things in a pinch? Great podcast, enjoyed it!

[@OnesReady]

In my experience it's been more about critical thinking and problem solving in a situation. I remember one patrol I went on with an ODA we were doing a long arduous overland movement in vehicles and we brought a mechanic with us on the patrol to help fix issues when they occur. He ended up being so busy on the patrol that most of us learned just enough to keep the mission going.

[@Zoe-nc9oq]

Always funny as usual guys! Can you bring on @therealtiffanyhart from IG? SERE specialist. It would be cool to get her story on here

[@kevinyanezmartinez6121]

Can yall do an episode on the diffrent personality traits each operator has.

[@OnesReady]

We can look into that. The SOF community really has a large array of personality traits that span from "the jock", to "nerds", to no kidding rocket scientists. We'll see what we can do!

[@ericbellgardt9909]

Thank you for everything y’all do both in service and on the channel. I apologize if you have touched on this in an ep I haven’t listened to yet but what brought y’all four specifically together? Were y’all naturally friends through running into each other, operate together etc. Thank you again 🇺🇸

[@shaquarnstevens8770]

2:45 Brian🤔🤨 come again 😆😆✌️

[@jasonle8950]

ALL of your videos are awesome, very encouraging and insightful. I watch them almost everyday, repeatedly and enjoy still enjoy it, Lol. I just got in contact with a recruiters yesterday and currently recapping for the ASVAB and exercising. Unfortunately, all the pools here in Austin TX are closed due to Covid protocol... I have a question: I'm a weak swimmer, the only time I was able to tread water, was when I almost drowned . SOMEHOW, I was able to tread water that moment.. I did it for 45 min, jumped back in to double check if it was real, did it again and again! I can't do it anymore for some reason... I was wondering, in the new Prep Course before A&S and after Basic Training, do cadre help candidate LEARN how to swim or improve their swimming so they can pass A&S and the Pipeline? I WILL spend all my time after training in the pool in the Prep Course, if allow...I REALLY want to be a P.J, being 33 yr old - 5'10" - 192 lb, this most likely be my final move in life and nothing would feel better than knowing that; I'll be part of a well respected/awesome SF community and I can/will save human lives and hopefully made a positive impact in peoples lives as well. And also be able to tell great stories about my journey as a PJ.

[@OnesReady]

If you are in contact with a Special Operations Recruiter (SOR), they'll get you into a development programs after your first visit to MEPS. The developer will help you get to where you need to be with treading water and other aspects of the pipeline. Good luck on your journey!

[@jasonle8950]

@@OnesReady Awesome, that's great to hear!! I'll continue to do the recommended excerises and dry water exercise! Keep up the great work guys! Also, a suggestion, everyone of you guys should make a detail video about YOUR experiences in the pipeline: what was it like from day one, the struggle, failures, overcoming ,habits, and success! If you haven't already..I believe Aaron made one and, it was extremely insightful and gave me so much more respect for him.

[@alanyoshida45]

You can't have good stories without making it through training. You can't say checkmate if you are not on the chest board.

[@arisl8016]

Do you guys as operators approve of “J” coded positions for some of your support guys, in particular your AFE airmen (riggers) . A lot of STS/RQS units have their AFE guys jump because they pack/rig all of the personnel chutes/cargo chutes but some people in AFE leadership believe that AFE doesn’t need to jump to appreciate the equipment and deliver a good product. Just seeing what your take is, thanks!

[@OnesReady]

100% agree that AFE should be jump qualified and if you're packing MFF rigs, they should be MFF qualified.

[@shabaddeepsingh6577]

Hello I am prior service ARMY. I just want to say I love this channel and it’s content. I have to ask though as I am considering to go for PJs what is your opinion as far as active duty versus guard? I am considering more the guard route that’s why am asking?I also wanted to ask have you seen anyone make it through and A&S as a vegetarian as I just became one the past couple years. Thank you

[@Revisorycarrot1]

A bit late, but they had a reserve PJ on in a later video and they pretty much all said it was better than active.

[@sophiafitzgerald3242]

Yo sorry if I’ve missed it in a podcast, and I know you guys aren’t recruiters but I wanna know if I got this right based off the things I’ve learned from your podcasts. After BMT, you go directly to A&S prep that is 8 weeks? And upon passing prep you go to A&S selection that is 5 weeks? After passing A&S based off your PT results and character they’ll assign you to the Job they think you’ll succeed in and that’s when you begin the pipeline of your assigned job. If that’s true I’m really interested in the PJs and would you guys know what they look for in a potential pj candidate? Thank you guys for educating these career fields🙌🏻

[@morgankjenkins6647]

beapj.com/resources/pipeline/pj How to Be a PJ site, link above, has that info, but basically, yeah. Everyone generally goes through the same pipeline till the end for more specific training. In San Antonio : BMT 8 weeks, Prep 8 weeks, A&S 4 weeks, Pre-Dive 4 weeks Combat Dive 5-6 weeks in Panama City Airborne at Fort Benning 3 weeks Free Fall in AZ or CA 4 weeks SERE 3 weeks in WA Then like another year in job specific training

[@OnesReady]

Slightly different than what you laid out. It goes BMT to Prep for 8 weeks. Then you do A&S which is 2-3 weeks. Then you go to pre-dive, dive, and so on. With the SWOE contract, you'll be eligible for PJ/CCT/SR. I wouldn't try to focus your character on looking best for a PJ because that will be perceived being fake and in some of your darkest moments in the pipeline, that's when your true colors come out.

[@damianjauriqui7986]

Do you do the PAST test before you get a contract for one of these special forces pipelines or is it the test done during the pipeline?

[@justelynnnjoelle]

Yep, before you get to BMT you should be able to do PAST tests at any time of day, even just after getting out of bed. It needs to be that achievable for anyone looking to get into AFSW.

[@marquez4497]

it’s not required before you sign a contract but your afspecwar will probably ask you or make sure your scores are good before you go in

[@ralphmcdonough9509]

😎👍Was gonna send a story 😂 my teams had been thru ..... ......but half way thru i thought😒 Uhh Nooooo better NOT😣, not THAT 1😏😬. If i remember a" G Rated " one.....ill send it 😂. Every one i came up with..... was the same result..... 😕 noooo NOT on You Tube 😂 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@hjhj6122]

Say it all out. I'm listening. What is it? Why isn't he grateful to me?

[@gilbertoenriquez8345]

bring out a california national guard PJ

[@shoottokill1o175]

Why so specifically that

[@gilbertoenriquez8345]

ShootToKill 1o1 I’m just curious what the California national guard pjs are like. Like what they do on the daily and what trainings are available.

[@SpaceEagle]

So I would love to hear whether or not each of you think you would or would not get selected if you were to go through the Air Force Special Forces pipeline now as you are, from start to finish at your current state, and also, if you could explain what physically, mentally, and emotionally would be easier, harder, and different for you now as opposed to before and why.

[@justelynnnjoelle]

"Air Force Special Warfare" not "Special Forces". Also, great question!

[@shoottokill1o175]

@@justelynnnjoelle Why did you correct him. They are special forces.

[@justelynnnjoelle]

@@shoottokill1o175 watch earlier episodes or listen to earlier podcasts. Brian and Trent have most often mentioned that they will correct people who call them special forces because they are not. They are "special operations forces". "Special forces" most commonly refers to the USASOC Army SF or "Green Berets". I got corrected myself in the comments by Peaches in an older episode, that's the only reason I know.

[@shoottokill1o175]

@@justelynnnjoelle huh. Sounds strange to me. I'll look more into why that is

[@justelynnnjoelle]

@@shoottokill1o175 All good. You thinking about joining up?

[@firelinefitness6496]

Can I join and go to selection while on trt?

[@OnesReady]

You'll likely have to stop TRT in order to join, but we cannot answer that question definitively. Your regionally based Special Operations Recruiter can though. Reach out to one ASAP!

[@montre2138]

Can you guys do a video on Sw prep?

[@OnesReady]

We can take a look at it. What kind of things would you want to know?

[@montre2138]

Ones Ready Just like what it’s like now sense swoe v. I guess like what too expect for 8 weeks.

[@justelynnnjoelle]

@@OnesReady Nutrition, coaching, training session duration, rest, and smoke sessions.

[@redzen5149]

Are there any black SR or specifically Sr and CCT thank you

[@shorty_fry2221]

Yes

[@WatchWhatISee]

Was Brain in the 212th? 😶

[@justelynnnjoelle]

Who's "Brain"?

[@Nightwolfsc]

Chair force thinks they are special ops

[@shoottokill1o175]

What a dumb comment. PJs train for almost 3 years with a 90% dropout rate. They have a lot of water qualifications just like the seals train in water. Then they go out in the same combat zones seals do in order to save their asses. CCT and SR do combat and are trained hard as well. They are called special forces for a reason.