Welcome back, everyone! In this week's episode, we've got a special treat for you: joining the team is none other than FernRod, a resilient Airman who's been through the highs and lows of AFSPECWAR training.

FernRod's journey is a testament to perseverance. Despite setbacks at TACP schoolhouse, he's rekindled his determination to chase his dreams within AFSPECWAR. His story is packed with lessons that every aspiring military member can learn from.

We delve into the nitty-gritty of military life and training:
- The importance of meticulous attention to detail in everything from gear preparation to teamwork.
- The critical role of swimming proficiency in specialized career paths like Combat Control.
- How physical fitness and rigorous PT sessions are foundational to success.
- Insights from BMT instructors on situational awareness and camaraderie.
- The invaluable support of teammates in overcoming obstacles.
- Endurance-testing extended training days and their impact on mental resilience.
- The emotional toll of limited family contact during training and staying disciplined.
- Strategies for bouncing back from setbacks and the power of a supportive peer network.
- Essential traits like organization, discipline, and positivity for achieving goals.

Which takeaway resonates most with you? Join us as we unpack these lessons with FernRod and gain insights into what it takes to thrive in AFSPECWAR. Don't miss out – hit that subscribe button and let's dive into this inspiring journey together!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Carlos Rodriguez
01:21 Carlos' Background and Decision to Join the Air Force
03:16 Discovering TACP as the Right Career Path
06:53 Experiences in Basic Military Training (BMT)
09:22 Importance of Attention to Detail in Gear Marking
13:18 Physical Fitness and PT in Special Warfare Training
15:05 Challenges with Swimming and Choosing TACP
18:09 Instructors and the Emphasis on Situational Awareness
20:57 Struggles with Counting Off and Attention to Detail
21:44 Cartoons in the Pipeline
25:14 Challenges and Motivation During SWCC
37:43 Lessons Learned from the Extended Training Day
41:20 Teammate Support and Motivation
45:57 Limited Opportunities to See Family
47:11 Discipline and Attention to Detail in Tech P Schoolhouse
51:49 Overcoming Setbacks in the Pipeline
56:45 The Importance of Being

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Hi, all. You ask a lot of questions. We try to answer them. This is an episode in which we answer questions that you ask. Frequently.


00:00 Intro
01:24 Promotions and Shooting Range Rules
07:38 Rank and Special Warfare Candidates
11:37 Non-Starters and Selection Process
14:40 Recommendations and References
20:08 Physical Fitness and Hygiene in the Pipeline
20:58 Preparing for Military Training in High School
25:03 Optimizing Testosterone Production for Performance
31:11 Studying and Learning About the Career Field
37:02 Improving Pull-Up and Push-Up Numbers with Ins and Outs
46:44 Demand and Availability of Career Fields
49:09 Persistence and Overcoming Obstacles
51:03 Challenges and Uncertainties of Cross-Training
57:12 Considerations for Career Choices
01:04:19 Professionalism and Attention to Detail in Retraining Packages
01:09:46 Upcoming Episode: Indoc 2.0



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United States Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant (or 18D) has an amazing back story. From his trials and tribulations at his first adventure trying to become an EOD Soldier to his time in Civil Affairs, to his successful completion of the Army's Special Forces Pipeline.

Chris lays out his struggles, trials, tribulations and lessons on this episode of the Ones Ready Podcast! If you want more content like this early, please consider subscribing and joining the team! Hit the link below.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Friendship
07:12 Joining the Army and Choosing EOD
10:07 EOD Selection and Joint Military Environment
13:04 Arriving at Eglin Air Force Base
20:28 The Intensity of EOD School
27:26 Navigating False Accusations
36:22 The Importance of Supportive Leaders
50:02 Living in the Seattle Tacoma Area
52:03 The Antenna Farm and Incognito GI Joe
55:42 The Food Quality at TGI Fridays
58:49 Personnel Drops at Bagram
01:02:13 Chris's Time in CA and Socom (Continued)
01:05:45 Making Fun of Friends and Chris's Desire to be a Medic
01:08:23 Chris's Original Calling and Going to the Premier Medical Course
01:11:34 Language Skills in Military Operations
01:13:36 Promotions and Leadership Positions
01:19:53 Experiences in Specific Locations
01:25:29 Desire for Middle East Deployment
01:29:44 Returning to Familiar Ground
01:34:54 Personal Preferences and Special Operations Units
01:39:03 From EOD to Special Forces: A Journey of Growth and Leadership
01:41:34 Speaking Out: Using Digital Content Creation to Make a Difference
01:53:18 Taking Responsibility: Proactive Action for a Better Future

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Open ranks? A crackdown on shaving waivers? A return to standards and discipline?! The commander of Air Combat Command directed his forces to level all the bubbles. Fix all the problems.

As always, the team here at Ones Ready had an opinion on it- so here we go.

We hope you enjoy this special edition of the Ones Ready Podcast!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of the Letter
12:09 Debate on Enforcing Standards
25:38 The Importance of Professionalism and Image
33:25 The Importance of Maintaining Standards
36:04 The Role of Job Performance in Standards
39:06 Accountability and Leadership
43:25 Representing Oneself and Peers
53:28 The Need for Top-Down Enforcement
56:24 Personal Reputation and Networking
01:00:29 Representing Family and the Air Force
01:02:37 Leadership's Role in Changing Culture

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Does the number 33 mean anything to you? How about 333? Little hammers? Tiny aprons? No? Ok, well anyway then.

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00:00 The Chief Chiefs us
02:30 Home Decor, and Aaron's a Bad Parent and worse at segues
07:10 Why try hard things at all?
08:20 Bigger and Harder Things Make Aaron Excited
17:10 Here's the explanation about saying g*y and re**rded and why we have Rumble and X
29:30 The Team's Favorite Candy and Desert
33:15 CardoMax
34:25 Doing Hard Things
48:25 Success comes with expectations, more Eminem bars, and rolling DEEP
01:03:47 The motivational video in question https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6OwnNe9nMU

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