Ep 222: Pararescue CMSgt (ret) Caleb Ethridge

Pararescue Chief Master Sergeant (ret) Caleb Ethridge had a robust and exciting career as a PJ. He was kind enough to sit down with Peaches, Trent and Aaron and talk through a lifetime of chasing adventure and saving lives.
From the beginning of his journey, Chief Ethridge had to deal with adversity like no other. From almost dying on a three-wheeler to his struggles in the pipeline to becoming one of the most influential Chief Master Sergeants in the community, Chief Ethridge learned a lot of lessons.
Even after retirement, Chief Ethridge hasn't stopped his mission of service. Now, as a troop leader with www.traillifeusa.com/, Chief Ethridge spends his time guiding, coaching, and mentoring young men with a mission- to be the best men they can be for their families, communities, and country.
Thank you to Chief Ethridge for sharing your time, experience, and wisdom; we truly appreciate it.
00:00 - Greymangear.com code ONESREADY// 18A Fitness code 1Ready
02:50 - Chief Caleb Ethridge intro and background, including almost dying on a 3 wheeler
16:30 - Finally making it through the DEP program and getting to BMT after surgery
18:00 - Peaches threatens Trent with murder on the group chat
23:30 - First assignment, 9/11 and deployments in the early days, and instructor time
39:30 - AFSW Idols at Selection, Superhuman Newman, and returning as an instructor
56:00 - Trail Life and giving back
59:00 - Advice
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[@nataliegraves8213]

This is my big brother Caleb! So proud of you brofessor!

[@karenrhoads1598]

I really enjoyed listening to Caleb describe his mentoring the guys. One of the things my dad did was mentor young men. He did it in his AF career as well after his retirement. At his funeral several men he had mentored over the years spoke to us about the impact dad had made in their lives...the place they had been to where they were when my dad died. We kids were blown away at the stories we heard. My dad did for those guys what he had done for us...encouraged, called them out on their thoughts, behaviors & choices and most importantly dad let them all know they were valuable in the world & they all had it in them to be the best. It was amazing & humbling to me to see these guys all so different because my dad walked with them & believe in them. Chief...Thank You

[@scottwulderk7650]

I’ve listened to so many of you podcasts, this was the best, by far!

[@sonnygoc-ong7011]

This world is getting smaller and wilder at the same time.. Good to hear life-changing stories about my friend and teammate Sergeant Rock, Jerry Sowles from Osan AB, ROK.. Chief Etheridge, great encouraging and inspiring story from your beginning to how you continued after your retirement from active duty.. Thanx4 being a good neighbor. HA[HOOYAAH and ALOHA]..

[@EarlyRiser71]

So refreshing to hear Caleb had the ability to see through the inertia and started pushing the pipeline forward!

[@mysterymayhem7020]

Hey Trent, thanks for ruining my breakfast bringing up the sharts.

[@OnesReady]

I’m always here for you. -T

[@nellis042]

"Built like a bag of milk" 😂🤣😂 Awesome episode! 🔥💯🤙🏽👊🏽🙏🏽

[@Nathan.Velasquez]

Peaches: “put me in a k-hole” 😂 Awesome podcast!

[@alisonhurtado1094]

Hey any tips , I’m a new crew chief What can I do to prepare my self for pj I’ll have 5 years til my window opens ? What is the best route?

[@karsonsmith4328]

I'm following the 26-week AFSOC fitness program (just Google it if you wanna see it). It's helped me tremendously, but the beginning standards are somewhat high, so if your fitness level isn't great, I'd focus on doing 45 mins of calesthenics every day with 30-45 mins of cardio every other day to get started. You can use some of those AFSOC program workouts as part of your calesthenics. Try to get a healthy mix of all muscle groups, and maybe even break it down by muscle group (i.e Core, Biceps, chest, back, etc.). Hope this helps!

[@alisonhurtado1094]

Yea it helps thank you

[@ryanneu14]

5 years? You shouldn’t have to wait that long to retrain. Are you in a different branch?

[@zebrajenks]

I deployed with caleb to ONW in 2000 in iincirlik air base and diyarbakir turkey with 66RQS out of Nellis AFB I was aircrew life support

[@theskyrider3455]

27:07 I didn't know they had vikings in the airforce