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Send us a textPeaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief and cuts through a wide slate of military news with zero patience for nonsense. From the Army's recruiting age creeping up and a 10th Mountain deployment to the Middle East, to a soldier sentenced for murder at Fort Novosel, this episode stays grounded in accountability and reality. Peaches breaks down why the Army paused the soldier-built VECTOR data tool, what Navy pilots flying Air Force F-35As actually learn from it, and why a former Marine drill instructor's post-release arrest is indefensible. The Air Force brings back no-notice ORIs, lessons learned from Midnight Hammer drive comms upgrades, Space Force stands up a Northern Command component, the Coast Guard responds to deadly maritime incidents, SECDEF Hegseth takes aim at legacy procurement at Blue Origin, and the White House pushes to end the government shutdown. Context over outrage—again.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and Daily Drop kickoff 01:10 Hoist Hydration sponsor 02:30 OTS Alabama 2026 rundown 04:40 Army recruit age increase explained 05:10 10th Mountain Division Middle East deployment 05:45 VECTOR AI tool suspended pending review 07:10 Soldier sentenced for murder at Fort Novosel 08:10 Navy pilots fly Air Force F-35A jets 09:30 Marine drill instructor arrested after early release 10:00 Air Force reinstates no-notice ORIs 11:20 Comms lessons from Midnight Hammer 12:45 Space Force stands up NORTHCOM component 13:20 Coast Guard rescues 27 mariners near Galapagos 14:00 Lily Jean sinking investigation 14:50 SECDEF Hegseth criticizes legacy procurement 15:50 POTUS urges end to government shutdown 16:40 Counter-narcotics strikes continue 17:00 Iran rhetoric and regional posturing 17:40 Russian cargo aircraft arrives in Cuba 18:30 Wrap-up and final thoughts

Send us a textPeaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief and moves fast through recruiting wins, force readiness, and why some headlines deserve side-eye. From the Army smashing recruiting goals and Fort Stewart gunnery training to debates over the Trump-class battleship, carrier flight ops, and Marines earning lifesaving awards off duty, this episode balances news with blunt commentary. Peaches also dives into Air Force leadership travel, the YFQ-48 Alpha designation, Coast Guard infrastructure investments, sanctions enforcement in the Caribbean, and NATO concerns about Russia targeting Starlink with orbital shrapnel. The takeaway stays consistent: communications win wars, space debris kills everyone, and context matters more than vibes.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and sponsor plug 01:10 Modern Athlete Strength Systems AFSOC program 03:00 Operator Training Summit 2026 (University of Alabama) 04:45 Why OTS is training, not selection 06:00 Army exceeds FY25 recruiting goals 07:10 Aerial gunnery training at Fort Stewart 07:55 Seize the Marne obstacle course 08:40 Trump-class battleship announcement reaction 10:10 Navy & Coast Guard vertical hoist training 11:00 USS George H.W. Bush flight ops 11:40 Marines receive lifesaving awards 12:40 Shout-out to Major Josh Stevens 14:00 Mortar training at Camp Fuji 15:20 Quantico Marine Band odd timing 16:00 Air Force leadership visits CENTCOM 17:00 YFQ-48 Alpha designation explained 18:00 USAFE & AFAfrica leadership visits 18:40 Coast Guard Buffalo investment 19:10 Station Pascagoula returns to ops 19:40 National Guard support reporting gripe 20:30 Sanctioned tanker seizure in Caribbean 21:10 NATO concerns over Russian anti-sat weapons 22:30 Why space shrapnel is catastrophic 24:00 Final thoughts and wrap-up

Send us a textPeaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief and covers a packed slate of military news with zero patience for bad takes. From the Army redesignating a unit to lead jungle warfare training in Panama, 101st Airborne air assaults with Marine Ospreys, and a stolen shaped charge at Fort Leonard Wood, to ISR business jets, the USS John F. Kennedy beginning sea trials, and Marines pulling defective all-weather coats, this episode is about scale, readiness, and common sense. Peaches also breaks down foreign pilot training inside the U.S., a new counter-drone battle lab, NSA leadership nominations, JAGs acting as federal prosecutors, Iran's laughable propaganda, China's national “total war” strategy, and why the UK trusting Beijing defies logic. Context over outrage. Every time.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and Daily Drop kickoff 01:20 Army jungle warfare unit redesignation (Panama) 02:45 Jungle training realities and misery 03:10 101st Airborne + Marine Osprey exercise 04:40 MV-22s and long-range air assault 05:20 Stolen shaped charge at Fort Leonard Wood 06:20 Army ISR business jet procurement explained 07:40 USS John F. Kennedy begins sea trials 08:30 Marine Corps all-weather coat defect 09:40 Operator Training Summit 2026 rundown 11:20 Foreign pilot training inside the U.S. 13:30 Counter-drone battle lab at Grand Forks 14:45 NSA general nomination skepticism 16:00 JAGs assigned as federal prosecutors 17:30 Iran threats and B-2 propaganda mocked 19:20 Counter-narcotics strikes update 20:00 North Korea rocket launcher test 20:40 South Africa naval drills with Iran 21:30 China's national total war strategy 22:40 UK drops visas for China—why that's insane 24:30 U.S.–Japan alliance reinforcement 25:30 NATO bribery case and wrap-up

Send us a textPeaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief and walks through a dense slate of defense news the internet is already misunderstanding. From the Army opening an enlisted space operations career track to Air Force debates over AI in the cockpit, munitions production modernization, and realistic BMT training ranges, this episode is all about overlap, scale, and tradeoffs. Peaches breaks down why duplicated capabilities exist across services, where AI helps pilots—and where it scares them—and why space superiority, Indo-Pacific command, and industrial base health matter more than headlines. Add in Coast Guard icebreakers in Antarctica, National Guard deployment costs, a deadly DC air collision, Venezuela fallout, and China's total-war strategy—and you've got a grounded look at what's actually shaping U.S. military readiness.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and Daily Drop setup 01:30 OTS 2026 event rundown 03:00 Army opens enlisted space ops track 05:00 Overlapping service capabilities explained 06:30 AI in cockpits—helpful vs dangerous 09:00 Army munitions production modernization 10:30 Marine Corps leadership in Japan 11:40 Air Force BMT realism and training ranges 13:00 Electronic warfare jet debuts in Europe 14:30 Space Force SWORD platform explained 15:45 Commercial firms in classified space war games 17:30 Coast Guard icebreaker frees trapped cruise ship 19:00 National Guard deployment costs context 21:00 DC Black Hawk midair collision findings 22:45 Venezuela operation and Marco Rubio briefing 25:00 Middle East posture and allied airspace limits 27:00 China's “total war” strategy and Taiwan focus 29:00 U.S.–Philippines patrols and Japan alliance talks 31:00 Final thoughts and wrap-up

Send us a textPeaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief and cuts through another stack of headlines the internet is already misreading. From Army AI platforms and Navy F-35A cross-service testing to Marines flying to Norway on a Patriots jet, Space Force acquisition moves, Coast Guard jet skis, and growing counter-drone authorities, this episode is all about context over outrage. Peaches also explains why some Air Force details stay quiet, why AI in cockpits makes people uneasy, how fraud keeps targeting service members, and why another government shutdown feels inevitable. No hype. No speculation. Just what matters—and what doesn't.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and Daily Drop tone 01:40 OTS Alabama plug and pipeline context 03:00 Army Fort Hood case update 03:45 Army CAMO GPT vs GenAI debate 05:00 Navy flying Air Force F-35As at China Lake 06:10 Littoral Combat Ship retention decision 07:30 Marines fly to Norway on Patriots jet 09:20 Air Force Middle East exercise silence 10:30 E-4C airborne command post expansion 12:15 AI cockpit assistance debate 15:30 CENTURY ALOHA exercise overview 16:45 Space Force rapid acquisition tools 18:00 GEO satellite contractor selection 19:10 Coast Guard jet skis for border ops 21:00 Anti-fraud push for service members 22:30 Free TRICARE prescriptions for remote families 23:45 Counter-drone authority expansion 25:00 DoD drone vulnerability report 26:30 Government shutdown outlook 28:00 Final thoughts and wrap-up

Send us a textPeaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief covering what actually matters across the force—without the internet losing its mind. From a massive Army AI data contract and Navy fatigue countermeasures to Marine Corps technical excellence, Air Force deployment model changes, Space Force's role in Venezuela, and Coast Guard operations in the Pacific, this episode connects policy to reality. Peaches also digs into broken acquisition timelines, submarine delays, NATO dependency truths, Arctic deterrence, defense contracting fraud, household goods reform, and why nuance beats outrage every time. No hype. No fear porn. Just experience, context, and why most headlines miss the point.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Daily Drop intro and attributes-based lens 01:30 Army court-martial and accountability 02:30 $5.6B Army AI / data analytics contract 04:45 Gen AI on government systems explained 06:00 Navy fatigue light therapy trials 07:45 Mine countermeasure ships exit Middle East 08:45 Submarine delays and industrial base issues 10:15 Marine radar repair recognition 11:30 Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0 rollout 13:45 A-10 deployment and nose art 15:00 OTS Alabama plug and permissive TDY 17:30 Space Force role in Venezuela operations 18:45 Coast Guard Pacific strike aftermath 20:00 DoD criticism of 8(a) contracting 22:30 Household goods reform explained 24:30 NATO defense reality check 26:00 Arctic unmanned systems 27:30 Global ops roundup and wrap-up

Send us a textPeaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief and covers a wide-open slate of military news the internet is reacting to—often without context. From Army suicide-prevention efforts and Navy substance bans to Marine retention bonuses, Space Force growth pains, Coast Guard legal reversals, and housing infrastructure failures, this episode connects the dots between policy, readiness, and reality. Peaches also breaks down Venezuela's ripple effects, Arctic deterrence, China's AI-driven drone swarms, NATO politics, and why military infrastructure is paying the price for two decades of operational neglect. No panic. No hype. Just context, experience, and why nuance still matters.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and Daily Drop format 01:15 OTS Alabama update and permissive TDY explained 03:00 Army suicide-prevention initiative 04:10 Navy bans kratom and substances 05:10 Navy non-combat death in Djibouti 06:00 Bahrain housing modernization 06:45 Marine Corps retention bonuses 07:40 Air Force helicopter incident findings 09:20 Space Force growth and role confusion 11:30 Coast Guard manslaughter appeal 12:45 New National Defense Strategy questions 14:00 Pentagon vending machine controversy 15:00 Military housing water and mold issues 17:10 Golden Dome missile defense delays 18:20 NATO remarks and allied sacrifices 20:00 Venezuela operation global reactions 21:30 Arctic readiness and deterrence 22:30 China AI drone swarm concerns 24:00 Global naval moves and defense deals 25:30 Final thoughts and wrap-up

Send us a textPeaches is back with a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief—and it's a needed reset. From Army barracks issues and counter-drone tech to Navy hypersonics, NATO cold-weather training, Air Force deployments, and the internet losing its mind over Greenland and Venezuela, this episode cuts through bad takes with context. Peaches explains what actually matters, why some outrage is performative, and how politics, psyops, deterrence, and military reality collide in ways social media refuses to understand. No hype. No fear porn. Just a grounded walk through what's happening, why it's happening, and why most people are missing the plot.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and Daily Drop return 01:30 OTS Alabama update and how to attend 03:00 Financial aid, permissive TDY, and access 04:15 Army news: barracks, drones, accountability 05:30 Navy: Zumwalt upgrades and naval dominance 07:00 Marines deploy for Cold Response 08:50 Air Force flyovers and Middle East deployment 10:00 DOD: military working dog retirement 11:20 Retired generals, politics, and double standards 13:30 Moral disobedience and dangerous messaging 15:30 Burn pits, responsibility, and reality 17:00 Greenland, deterrence, and internet outrage 18:45 Venezuela, seizures, and selective attention 20:00 Global ops roundup and final thoughts

Send us a textJust Peaches in the team room for a straight-up Daily Drop—no guests, no fluff, no pretending this is anything other than a military news brain dump with commentary. He rips through the latest Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force headlines, calls out public affairs stories that say nothing, breaks down AI hype in the DoD, reacts to V-22 updates, joint exercises, NATO tech, recruiting wins, Space Force moves, and why interoperability is still hard as hell. This isn't polished. It's not scripted. It's one operator reading the news, connecting dots, and telling you what actually matters. If you want clean narratives, look elsewhere. If you want context and blunt takes, this one's for you. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready Daily Drop—solo and unsupervised 01:15 What a Daily Drop actually is 04:30 Why military PA stories say everything and nothing 10:40 Army, Guard, and international partnership headlines 18:20 Flood response, disaster relief, and why it matters 24:00 Navy deployments, drones, and unmanned systems 32:00 AI, GenAI, NipperGPT, and why prompts expose ignorance 40:30 Joint exercises and interoperability reality 48:10 V-22 updates and aviation trust issues 54:30 Fitness standards, innovation wins, and Spark Tank 01:02:00 Space Force moves and leadership shifts 01:09:30 Final thoughts, accountability, and sign-off

Most people think travel rewards are confusing, time-consuming, or only useful for frequent fliers. But in reality, when you understand how to earn and redeem points strategically, you can turn your normal everyday spending into deeply discounted travel — even at luxury hotels charging $1,500+ a night. In this episode, Adam sits down with Colin Stroud, founder of Go Somewhere, who has built one of the fastest-growing travel-rewards education platforms on LinkedIn. Colin breaks down how retirees, families, and business owners can use points more intentionally, avoid common mistakes, and unlock outsized value — whether you're looking for a simple getaway or a bucket-list luxury vacation. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & topic overview 03:00 – Colin's story: From insurance job to building a travel-rewards business 06:00 – Why flexible points (Chase, Amex, Capital One) beat airline & hotel cards 09:00 – The two ways to "win" with points: Earning and redeeming 12:00 – How transfer partners unlock 4–5x more value 15:00 – The $1,500/night Hyatt example that cost only 30k points 17:00 – Biggest mistakes people make with points (and how to avoid them) 20:00 – How retirees on fixed incomes can stretch travel budgets significantly 23:00 – Everyday vs. luxury redemptions: where the real arbitrage is 25:00 – Choosing the right travel card for your specific lifestyle 28:00 – Blackout dates, devaluations & why hoarding points is a bad idea 29:00 – Tools & apps to simplify points: Daily Drop, Point.me, and more 31:00 – Two of Colin's favorite success stories (including a family of 10 flying lie-flat!) 34:00 – Colin's #1 "if you do nothing else" strategy for absolute beginners 36:00 – Closing thoughts & where to learn more Key Takeaways:

Send us a textPeaches drops a fresh Daily Drop packed with real military updates, Special Warfare insight, and a full tour through what's happening across the DoD. From Army sensor tests in Europe to Marine fast-rope drills in the Caribbean, this episode hits every corner of the force. Peaches breaks down why attributes matter in Special Warfare selection, how every exercise ties directly to the job, and why candidates must show raw potential—not just speed on a run. He also dives into tank gunnery in Bulgaria, airborne night navigation, Navy refueling ops, Coast Guard rescues, Space Force silence, and a Silver Star story that actually deserves attention. Plus: the mystery of submarine navigation, political noise in the defense world, and why getting your news from credible sources matters more than ever.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Daily Drop kickoff 00:40 What “attributes-based selection” really means 01:30 OTS updates and performance breakthroughs 02:55 Army sensor testing in Germany 03:40 Abrams gunnery in Bulgaria 04:25 Airborne night nav at Fort Bragg 05:10 Navy aerial refueling recap 06:00 Seahawk rescue training in Hawaii 07:15 Quantum navigation breakthroughs 08:30 Submarine navigation curiosity 09:40 Carrier flight ops in the Caribbean 10:20 Marine fast-rope readiness 11:10 Silver Star ceremony highlights 12:40 Coast Guard rescue and port response 13:30 DoD investigations and legal updates 14:30 POTUS message on lawful orders 15:30 Wrap-up and final thoughts

Send us a textAlright, slackers—Peaches drops your daily dose of military reality on November 20th, no sugarcoating, just the gritty facts. He breaks down special warfare selection like it's a bad date: show up with the raw goods or get ghosted. Plugs the Operator Training Summit because apparently you need Taylor Starch to teach you not to wreck your knees while pretending to train. Then it's Apache love—10th Mountain's new toys for terrain domination, Poland live-fires extending kill range because why not? Army's vaccine U-turn lets ex-officers herd back the mandate rejects; Navy's got a fancy new destroyer for whatever "multi-mission" means this week. F-15Es playing long-range from Diego Garcia, F-35 export drama stirring Middle East pots, record Somalia strikes zapping terrorists in "self-defense." Space Force promos (yawn), Coast Guard's drug hauls and flood heroics—oh, and they might not actually have swastika issues, but who knows? Peaches mocks crayon-eaters, geeks on aviation, and chuckles at Trump shutting down a reporter with "quiet little piggy." If you're whining about prep pains, maybe skip this and stay mediocre.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Peaches Schools You on Special Warfare Real Talk00:40 - Podcast Fluff: Intro and Summit Sales Pitch03:07 - Apache Overkill: 10th Mountain's Latest Death Birds05:30 - Navy's Overpriced Tub: USS Barnum Jr. Arrives07:57 - Somalia BBQ: Peak Airstrikes on Bad Guys09:55 - Coast Guard Wins: Drug Busts and Flood Saves12:06 - Trump's Mic Drop: Shut Up, Little Piggy

Send us a textPeaches kicks the door in with a full-spectrum roast of the military news cycle—because apparently everything from nuclear micro-reactors to Space Force identity crises hit at once. He drags drones, typhoons, politicians, and anyone who thinks DEI is the DoD's biggest threat. He calls out NASA's cooler cousin, dunks on heavy-weather boat psychos, and casually reminds you the feds probably know way more about Epstein than they'll ever admit. If you came for sugarcoating, you're lost. If you came for truth bombs from someone who's actually been there, buckle up.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Worms Ready and Still Chaotic 00:30 Why Assessment and Selection Isn't Your CrossFit Warmup 01:40 Vegas OTS Plug Because You Need It 03:00 Army Builds Pocket Nukes 04:20 Drone Threats and Bureaucracy Wrestling 05:20 Navy Ships Doing Navy Ship Things 07:00 Marines vs. Typhoons and Common Sense 08:40 Air Force Leadership Shuffle 10:10 Space Force Still Figuring Out Space 12:20 Coast Guard's Record Drug Haul and Nightmare Boats 14:20 Pentagon Reform Circus 16:40 Flyover, Saudi Drama, and Internet Meltdowns 18:00 Epstein Files, Government Secrets, and Peaches' Final Blast

Send us a textYeah, this one's not sunshine and push-ups. Peaches kicks open the team room door and unloads on the chaos hitting the Air Force — murder-suicides, cover-ups, and a shutdown that's choking the system from the inside out. But before he dives into the darkness, he drops truth bombs from the latest Operator Training Summit: how the next gen of Special Warfare candidates are showing up hungrier, sharper, and more locked-in than ever.Then it's straight into the fire — a double murder-suicide at Wright-Patt that exposes the ugly human cost behind the “we're fine” press releases, and another tragic death tied to the M18 fiasco that's making the Air Force and SIG Sauer sweat bullets. Peaches doesn't do conspiracy fluff, but he's not ignoring the smoke either. From leadership blind spots to the DOD's “everything's under control” theater, this episode cuts through the propaganda with a scalpel.By the time he's done, you'll be questioning whether “service before self” still means anything when people are dying under the weight of bureaucracy. And yeah, he somehow still lands the plane with a sliver of hope — free school meals, community support, and a reminder that helping each other is still the only mission that matters.So strap in, buttercups. This one's raw, uncomfortable, and 100% Ones Ready.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – What “Attributes-Based Selection” Really Means 02:00 – OTS Nashville Recap: Savage Coaching, Crushed Hips, and Better Recruits 04:30 – Vegas Operator Training Summit: Why You Can't Miss This One 05:00 – The Air Force's Dark Week: Wright-Patt Murder-Suicide Breakdown 09:00 – How the Investigation Unfolded (and Why It's So Damn Messy) 13:30 – M18 “Accidental” Shooting: Cover-Up or Catastrophe? 15:30 – Conspiracy Corner: SIG Sauer, DOD, and a Dead Airman 18:00 – Finally, Some Good News — Free School Meals for DOD Families 20:00 – Government Shutdown Reality Check: Who's Actually Suffering 22:30 – Peaches' Final Word: Check on Your People and Stay Frosty

Send us a textAaron's rolling solo and firing on all cylinders. In this episode, he torches the latest “breaking” story claiming generals have “lost faith” in Secretary Pete Hegseth—calling out the lazy headlines, the performative outrage, and the same gray-haired generals who tanked Afghanistan and somehow still have opinions.Then he unloads on the FBI's “major win”: arresting NBA players and coaches for gambling. Because apparently, catching jump-shot hustlers is a bigger priority than finding America's missing kids. Toss in a federal shutdown that's choking military families and you've got classic Ones Ready chaos—unfiltered, sarcastic, and brutally on point.If you're over the bureaucratic nonsense and fake leadership, this is your dose of truth from someone who still gives a damn.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “One's Ready, go!” Aaron's solo mission begins 00:45 – Nashville OTS update & Taylor's field-day madness 01:30 – Pentagon drama: generals “lose faith” in Hegseth 02:00 – “Astroturfing 101”: media manipulation exposed 03:45 – “Former cable host”? That's your best insult? 04:30 – FBI busts NBA coaches while kids go missing—priorities! 05:45 – Mic chaos & Kash Patel's overhyped presser 06:50 – Shutdown fallout: help for service members 08:15 – “The same generals who ran Afghanistan—still lecturing?” 09:00 – Aaron's final truth bomb: retire already, grandpas

Send us a textThe Ones Ready Team Room just went DEFCON spicy. Peaches drops a verbal frag on soft leadership, lazy generals, and the bureaucratic clown show holding America back. From gutless flag officers whining about accountability to NASA possibly being shoved under the Department of Transportation (seriously?), he's got zero patience for the circus. Peaches calls out the hypocrisy, salutes the few still grinding, and delivers his unfiltered take on how to fix the mess—starting with honesty, toughness, and a little competition. Oh, and yeah—Jared Isaacman for NASA Chief? Bet your ass. Strap in. This one's a ride.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “Everything We Do Has a Purpose” – Peaches on the real meaning of attributes-based selection. 01:45 – “The Nashville Summit Is Locked and Loaded” – Event hype, early access, and Vegas reveal. 04:20 – “Generals Gone Soft” – Peaches torches the brass crying to the press. 07:30 – “Leadership Without Spine” – How political rot eats the military from the top down. 08:40 – “The Billionaire Fighter Pilot We Need” – Jared Isaacman for NASA boss. 11:10 – “NASA Under DOT? Are You High?” – The dumbest idea Congress has ever had. 13:05 – “Game On, SpaceX” – Peaches breaks down why competition keeps America sharp. 16:45 – “Rant Mode: Engaged” – Peaches asks: am I wrong, or just the only one saying it?

Send us a textPeaches is back in the Ones Ready Team Room with another no-BS drop that'll make the Pentagon sweat. From the government shutdown that's starving paychecks to the beefy boys rolling off bread trucks in Chicago, this episode rips through every headline the brass wishes you'd ignore. Peaches calls out the “financially illiterate” lifestyle of troops living beyond their means, laughs at the Army Corps' endless postponements, and lights up DoD's hilariously outdated cybersecurity systems. Then it's on to the Marines flexing “maritime domain awareness” for an attaboy, the Air Force's missileer cancer scare, and the Space Force trying to sound cool with “hypersonic challenges.” Oh—and the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (yes, really) returns from busting drug runners like it's the sequel to Narcos. Top it off with Peaches' unfiltered rant on false IG complaints, whistleblowers, and accountability. The episode ends with updates on the sold-out Nashville Operator Training Summit and a sneak peek at the next Vegas OTS—because rest is for civilians.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Hydration, Hoist, and Old Man Midnight Sips 02:30 – The Shutdown Circus: Paychecks, WIC, and Why You're Broke 04:50 – Fat Troops and Bread Trucks in Chicago 07:15 – Cybersecurity Theater: Outdated Systems and Cheesy Training 09:25 – Marines Celebrate “Maritime Domain Awareness” (Whatever That Means) 11:50 – Missileers, Cancer, and the HunterSeven Lifeline 13:10 – Tac-P Documentary: Filthy Legends, Must-Watch History 14:15 – Inspector General Reform: Bye-Bye Anonymous Whiners 17:00 – Presidential Directives, Bureaucratic Chaos, and Infrastructure BS 18:50 – Nashville OTS Recap + Sneak Peek: Vegas Summit Locked In

Send us a textThe Ones Ready Team Room is back and Peaches isn't pulling punches. From the DoD's latest Inspector General “reforms” (translation: no more hiding behind fake complaints) to the U.S. getting embarrassed in the Arctic—this one's got everything: cartel strikes, gender-standard meltdowns, government shutdown chaos, and a little unsolicited love for Aussie warfighters.Peaches dives headfirst into the week's wildest military moves, from Trump's National Guard orders to the Pentagon's plan to polygraph everyone short of the janitor. He also breaks down why the Coast Guard has three icebreakers while Russia flexes forty-one, why “equal standards” means stop crying about pull-ups, and how false accusations destroy careers faster than TikTok destroys attention spans.It's brash. It's brutally honest. And it's the only sitrep you'll actually enjoy listening to. Buckle up, buttercups—this ain't your dad's Air Force brief.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to the chaos: Peaches warms up the Team Room 01:40 – TastyGains nootropics and creatine confession 03:15 – Nashville OTS officially sold out (sorry, not sorry) 04:00 – Army fast-tracks cyber nerds and critical care ninjas 05:30 – Trump deploys the Guard… and the lawsuits start flying 07:50 – Navy turns 250: hurry up and wait, sailors 09:30 – U.S. blows up cartel boats—airburst edition 11:15 – Pacific exercise flex: Japan and Australia don't miss 13:30 – Coast Guard rescues two and unveils a new icebreaker 14:45 – Coast Guard vs. Russia: 3 icebreakers vs. 41 (ouch) 16:10 – DoD kills anonymous complaints—Peaches loves it 19:00 – False allegations and fallout: the ugly truth 20:00 – Pentagon drafts NDAs and random polygraphs 21:30 – One standard to rule them all: stop crying, do the pull-up 23:00 – Government shutdown blues & cartel combat declarations 26:00 – Closing rants, Hoist hydration, and “Make AFSW Great Again”

Send us a textThe Ones Ready crew dives headfirst into the chaos of a government shutdown. Peaches breaks down why jets are still flying even though half the civilians got furloughed, why dropping bombs is suddenly off-limits, and how “minimal manning” really means “maximum chaos.” From Air Force talent marketplace changes to the Space Force scrambling for capability gaps, Marines swapping out recruiting commanders, the Coast Guard dropping multi-tons of blow in Florida, and the Secretary of Defense tightening the screws on military culture—this daily drop pulls no punches. Oh, and POTUS showed up at Quantico to preach discipline like your dad after catching you with a bad haircut. Buckle up, it's another day in the Ops Brief circus.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Crawl, walk, run (and never quit) 01:30 – Tasty Gains sponsorship and free creatine plug 02:00 – Nashville Operator Training Summit sign-ups 02:30 – The shutdown is real: what it means for civilians and ops 04:00 – Why jets fly but bombs don't during a shutdown 06:00 – Risk, airspace, and restricted training at Nellis 07:00 – Army base guidance under shutdown rules 07:45 – Navy and Marine Corps updates (recruiting command shift) 08:30 – Air Force pushes DSD roles into Talent Marketplace 10:15 – Space Force news: closing warfighter gaps & honoring leaders 11:30 – Coast Guard seizes multi-ton narcotics in South Florida 12:30 – SECDEF reforms: oversight, culture, and IG complaints 14:30 – POTUS frames shutdown, warns workforce cuts, pushes discipline 15:00 – Wrap-up: The meme pages never shut down

Send us a textPeaches goes off on the biggest shakeup in the military since forever: the Secretary of Defense (now Secretary of War) dropping a savage speech that could've been an email—but wasn't. From “FAFO” threats to beard bans, fat generals, and nuking woke policies, nothing was off limits. Trump chimed in with his usual fire, telling generals to leave the room if they didn't like it. Peaches rips through the chaos with hot takes, sarcasm, and zero filter. If you thought the military was soft—buckle up, because culture change just showed up with steel-toe boots.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Why assessment & selection is about attributes, not miles run 01:00 – Daily Drop intro: news, Nashville OTS slots, and pipeline quitters 04:30 – Pete Hegseth's speech: could it have been an email? 06:54 – Pentagon rebranded as War Department (pending Congress) 08:45 – FAFO policy and “decades of decay” in the ranks 09:50 – Culture change vs. military paralysis 11:00 – Purging DEI and woke policies—good, bad, and ugly 13:18 – Sweeping cuts: when good programs get axed 15:41 – Fitness standards, grooming, and the “no more permanent beardos” rule 18:05 – Daily PT mandate across the force 19:50 – Fat generals, Ozempic, and why Peaches says it's actually fine 21:45 – Officer purge incoming? 22:09 – Gulf War as the model for decisive command 23:00 – Trump's turn: fire them on the spot if you don't like them 24:28 – Echoing anti-woke push and Pentagon renaming 25:04 – Silent generals, apolitical bearing, and political clowns in uniform 26:00 – Trump's classic meandering style (and Peaches admits he does it too)

Send us a textThe Ones Ready crew doesn't do boring briefs—and this one is pure chaos. Peaches breaks down the military circus: Army stockpiles waiting for the big fight, the Navy flexing nukes, Marines storming beaches like it's 1944, and the Air Force still pretending AI is cheap. Space Force wants a 15-year plan before the end of the year (good luck), the Coast Guard's busting smugglers off Point Loma, and oh yeah—the Secretary of Defense just recalled 800 generals to Quantico. Rumor says they're about to sweat through PT tests while half of them are running on Ozempic and ego. Grab a chair, pour a strong one, and enjoy the roast.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Peaches back in the team room (and drinking bros plug) 01:30 – Nashville Operator Training Summit: last few slots 03:50 – The mattress “scandal” at 23rd STS: facts vs. lies 06:20 – Army Defender 25: pre-positioned war stock explained 07:00 – Navy Trident II tests and nuclear triad smack talk 07:40 – Marines launch UNITAS and Blount Island logistics 08:50 – Air Force AI sprint: human-machine teaming headaches 09:40 – Air Force Marathon: 7,600 people willingly ran 10:10 – Space Test Program: master's degree in space engineering 10:50 – Space Force: Saltzman pushes 15-year design plan 11:20 – Vandenberg beaches reopen, unlike Eglin's 12:00 – Coast Guard: Point Loma bust and pay updates 12:40 – SECDEF recalls 800 generals for PT tests and accountability 15:00 – Ozempic generals with gaunt faces and bad reps 16:00 – Wrap up: Nashville OTS, merch, and final roast

Send us a textStay updated with the Ones Ready 19 September 2025 Ops Brief. Peaches covers the latest defense and military developments including the U.S. approval of a $780M Javelin missile sale to Poland, Adriatic Charter security meetings, and USS Blue Ridge's port visit to South Korea.Highlights also include Laughlin Air Force Base achieving its highest pilot production in 30 years, organizational changes at Little Rock AFB, and the 35th Fighter Wing's POW/MIA 24-hour vigil. The Space Force announced a new test and training Delta while the Department of the Air Force launched a Culture of Fitness initiative featuring wearable technology for Guardians.Additional stories cover Vandenberg's Honor Flight tribute to veterans, a new Comptroller at Naval Medical Forces, President Trump's message for the Air Force's 78th birthday, and White House preparations for executive actions on quantum technology and post-quantum cryptography.⏱️ SEO Timestamps 00:00 – Special Warfare assessment explained 01:00 – Tasty Gains sponsor 02:06 – DoD clears Javelin missile sale to Poland 02:30 – Adriatic Charter Chiefs meet on security 03:00 – USS Blue Ridge strengthens ROK alliance 04:13 – Laughlin reaches highest pilot production in 30 years 04:45 – Little Rock inactivates ops & maintenance groups 05:10 – POW/MIA 24-hour vigil at Misawa AB 05:45 – Space Force launches new Test & Training Delta 06:10 – Air Force introduces Culture of Fitness initiative 07:00 – Vandenberg community welcomes Honor Flight veterans 07:30 – Navy Medical Forces Development Command names Comptroller 08:30 – President Trump's Air Force 78th birthday message 09:00 – White House prepares quantum technology executive actions 11:00 – Closing and weekend sendoff

Send us a textThis episode covers major updates across the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force. Key highlights include Brooke Army Medical Center's launch of surgical cardiac life support training, Army counter-drone live fire exercises at Fort Novosel, and the Air Force Culligan Trophy recognizing outstanding pilot airmanship.We also discuss Air Combat Command leadership at Moody AFB, Air Force Reserve partnerships in Europe, the Space Force's new test and training Delta, and Vandenberg's Air Force birthday tribute. Additional coverage includes Fort Drum's emergency preparedness exercise and Pentagon considerations for a Charlie Kirk recruiting campaign.Subscribe to stay updated on military readiness, operations, and defense news.⏱️ SEO Timestamps 00:00 – Special Warfare assessment and attributes model explained 01:20 – Modern Athlete Strength System partnership 02:40 – Nashville Operator Training Summit information 04:30 – Army surgical cardiac life support program at BAMC 06:40 – Army counter-drone live fire training at Fort Novosel 07:15 – Air Force Culligan Trophy awarded for airmanship 08:00 – ACC leadership visit to Moody Air Force Base 08:30 – Air Force Reserve expands European partnerships 08:42 – Space Force establishes new test and training Delta 09:00 – Space Force leadership challenges highlighted 09:20 – Vandenberg marks Air Force 78th birthday 10:39 – Pentagon considers Charlie Kirk recruiting campaign 11:30 – Fort Drum emergency preparedness exercise 13:00 – Lessons from Tyndall AFB hurricane damage 14:30 – Closing remarks and event reminders

Send us a textPeaches kicks in the door with another Daily Drop, tearing through the Pentagon's SHIELD program (yes, they actually named it that), a $39M rocket motor bailout, and why Army inventory reports sound like Mad Libs. He drags the idea of draft “policies” floating around the Guard Bureau, laughs at new bunker buster contracts, and side-eyes social media witch hunts after troops cheered Charlie Kirk's assassination. Oh, and in case you forgot—it's fiscal year chaos, which means budgets, BS, and Peaches reminding you that the Air Force stockpile ain't what you think it is. Plus, Nashville OTS is coming—train smart, not smoked.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Peaches sets the tone 00:45 – Special Warfare selection isn't about smoking you 02:10 – Nashville Operator Training Summit pitch 04:25 – DoD launches SHIELD (no, not Marvel) 05:00 – Rocket motor industry bailout 05:45 – Army inventory audit that says nothing 06:50 – Draft Guard deployment leaks 09:05 – New bunker buster prototype 09:55 – Misawa Range Day flexes Indo-Pac power 10:20 – Quality of Life initiative at Eielson 10:50 – Space Force's Tronch-1 launch 11:20 – Troop social media witch hunt over Charlie Kirk 13:40 – Free speech vs. military standards 14:30 – Ukraine assistance package cleared 15:20 – Fiscal year chaos and why it matters

Send us a textPeaches is back in the team room, and this “daily” drop is anything but short. From the Air Force reactivating old commands to Space Force rolling out new uniforms, this episode dives into the chaos of DoD rebrands, reorganizations, and questionable decisions. Why are we shooting at UFOs with Reapers? Why is Congress playing budget chicken with defense spending? And do service members still have free speech when Big Brother's watching their socials?On top of that, Peaches drops updates on the Nashville Operator Training Summit, rants about suicide prevention critics, and even schools himself on where the hell Pease Air National Guard Base is. Strap in—this one swings from creatine gummies to constitutional rights, all with the usual Ones Ready sarcasm.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Peaches kicks it off with A&S attribute talk 01:20 – Nashville Operator Training Summit details (land & pool phases) 03:15 – Creatine gummies, scams, and third-party lab results 04:34 – General & flag officer nominations, CSAF contenders 06:59 – Venezuelan aircraft buzz US warship 08:15 – US–China defense talks and risk reduction 09:06 – Finland scores billion-dollar missile package 09:30 – September 11th commemorations across DoD 10:00 – AMC reactivates 21st Air Force 10:45 – US–Norway maritime strike tests 11:18 – Inactivation of the 924th Fighter Group 12:00 – AFRICOM senior enlisted leadership change 13:28 – KC-46 Pegasus test center at Pease ANG Base 14:30 – Suicide Awareness Month: Peaches' blunt callout 17:30 – Air Force Medical Command redesignation 18:59 – DoAF IT modernization efforts 19:30 – Combat readiness exercise in Turkey 20:00 – Aviano AFB hosts Italian change of command 20:45 – Space Force news: Vandenberg, Kirtland, and uniform rollout 22:30 – 50 years of intel service honored 23:14 – Budget stopgaps and the “Department of War” rebrand 25:00 – MQ-9 Reaper fires at UFO?! 26:30 – Service members, free speech, and First Amendment risks 28:30 – Wrap up and weekend outlook

Send us a textPeaches fires off on everything from the Pentagon shuffling Space Command to Alabama, Harlem Hellfighters finally getting the respect they deserve, and why the Air Force needed bargain-bin precision rockets to stay lethal. Sprinkle in a little DoD drama, Suicide Prevention Month at Keesler, and the Navy scuttling cocaine boats, and you've got the Ones Ready daily drop that actually says what everyone else won't. If you wanted sanitized military PR, you came to the wrong place.⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Attributes-based selection rant 01:20 – Nashville Operator Training Summit plug 02:05 – Space Command heads to Alabama 04:10 – Harlem Hellfighters get Gold Medal 05:00 – U.S. strike on drug boat 06:13 – Air Force drops new C2/Battle Management framework 06:42 – Suicide Prevention Month at Keesler 09:05 – Strike Eagle test fires cheap laser rockets 11:29 – Peaches nerds out on APKWS 12:50 – Space Force “integration” snoozefest 13:30 – Counter-cartel ops signal 13:55 – Air Force team wins Armed Forces Soccer

Send us a textPeaches is back with your Labor Day hangover cure — the September 2nd Daily Drop. We're talking Special Warfare assessment, why everything in training actually ties back to the mission, and yes, why your hips are going to explode if you show up to Nashville's Operator Training Summit.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Special Warfare assessment & “attributes-based selection” explained 02:00 – Fitness shoutout: 18 Alpha Fitness & prep partners 03:00 – Pentagon forms Counter-Drone Task Force 04:10 – Hendersonville PD honored with Freedom Award 04:45 – Nashville OTS details & why your hips are doomed 05:30 – Guard helps D.C. with security & beautification 06:20 – EOD robots finally get depth perception 07:00 – GPS denial & alternative navigation testing 07:45 – Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft 08:15 – Gen. Fuge Epperson takes over Warfare Center 09:00 – Mass casualty exercise in Japan 09:30 – Northern Edge 2025 wraps up in Alaska 10:00 – Space Force first officer training class graduates 10:40 – SpaceWorks hyperspace challenge opens to innovators 11:20 – Pentagon halts China-based involvement in cloud 12:00 – Army heat stress research & summer “heat cats” dropping 12:45 – Wrap-up & shameless Ones Ready plug

Send us a textPeaches is back in the team room roasting bureaucracy, butchering rare earth minerals, and breaking down the latest defense chaos. From the Kabul Abbey Gate report that probably won't change a thing, to U.S. troops in Indonesia firing Stingers for fun, to the Pentagon finally realizing maybe letting China work on our cloud wasn't genius—this drop is loaded. He rants about B-21 bombers, F-35 sustainment deals, NATO missile shopping, and why the DoD still can't buy software faster than a TikTok update. Oh, and yes, stolen valor talk is coming—but Peaches is taking it from a new angle you haven't heard yet. Strap in, this one swings between hilarious and brutal.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – What the hell is “attributes-based selection” anyway? 01:20 – Nashville OTS details: land drills, gorilla work, and pool punishment 02:45 – Kabul Abbey Gate review: skepticism level = max 04:00 – Stinger missiles in Indonesia: sounds fun, where do we sign up? 04:45 – Pentagon lets China touch our cloud (what could go wrong?) 05:45 – Anthropic AI jumps into national security 06:30 – Air Force CCA tests: future dogfights, but make it autonomous 07:20 – B-21 stealth bomber update (spoiler: still badass) 08:05 – Why the tech “Valley of Death” is crushing innovation 08:50 – Poland drops $1.85B on F-35 sustainment 09:30 – Rare earths, neodymium, and Peaches' failed spelling bee 10:00 – NATO Sidewinder shopping spree 10:20 – AI in combat: DoD finally states the obvious 11:20 – Peaches previews a stolen valor episode with Nate—expect heat

Send us a textPeaches is back in the team room with a ruthless daily drop that pulls no punches. From the Pentagon tossing $99 million at a Joint All-Domain buzzword with zero receipts, to Boeing's KC-46 boom skewering fighter jets like kebabs, the hits just keep coming. The Air Force is out here buying VR dogfights that'll give pilots bad habits, Space Force is running war games, and the DoD wants to overhaul Cobra Dane radar for a cool billion. Oh, and let's not forget—another stolen valor meltdown is brewing, with Green Berets lying through their teeth. Peaches teases his upcoming sit-down with Nate from Valhalla VFT to torch the frauds. If you want soft takes, go somewhere else—this is the blunt truth about Air Force Special Warfare, DoD clownery, and who's about to get exposed next.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The Ones Ready drop kicks off 00:45 – Special Warfare assessment: attributes, not reps 02:00 – $99M JADC2 contract: money pit or miracle? 03:15 – Abbey Gate anniversary: a disaster that should never have happened 03:50 – Air Force buys AR dogfights—why Peaches isn't impressed 05:20 – Autonomous cargo planes: the beginning of unmanned logistics 06:15 – KC-46 boom keeps wrecking jets (Boeing strikes again) 07:30 – Space Force wraps Schriever War Game with partners 08:00 – Global push for space investment at SouthDeck 25 08:40 – NGAD F-47 teased: F-22 now called “legacy” 09:10 – Cobra Dane radar billion-dollar facelift 09:35 – AI: DoD's golden child for acquisitions 10:00 – Upcoming live w/ Nate (Valhalla VFT): Stolen valor, frauds, and who's next

Send us a textPeaches rips through the latest DoD chaos—everything from fake heroes getting exposed to the National Guard finally being trusted with their own sidearms. The crew doesn't hold back: stolen valor clowns cashing in on lies, the Navy changing hands at the top, the Air Force still fumbling leadership drama, and the Army trying to let AI babysit its broken vehicles. Oh, and the Air Force rugby team actually came to play. If you wanted polished PR fluff, this ain't it. If you wanted the raw, unfiltered truth with some sarcasm on top—welcome back to the team room.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome back to the Team Room 00:07 – What the hell is “attributes-based selection” anyway? 01:35 – New Mexican Border Defense Medal: legit recognition or shiny trinket? 02:05 – Stolen Valor Hall of Shame: Tim Kennedy & Shrek Mithi 03:00 – DC National Guard locked and loaded—finally 04:27 – Navy installs new CNO, same old story? 05:05 – DoD tech props up border security ops 05:45 – Air Force Undersecretary visits USAFA… where's the leadership accountability? 06:20 – Global Strike Command clears M18 handgun inspection mess 06:45 – Joint tactical airlift training at Yakota with allies 07:30 – Bomber Task Force flyover déjà vu 07:45 – Space Development Agency satellites locked and shipped 08:10 – Army tests AI for fixing vehicles (because mechanics need chatbots now) 09:06 – Why AI might actually help maintainers, fuels, and munitions crews 09:50 – Armed Forces Rugby update: Air Force leads the charge 10:15 – Nashville OTS slots still open + Live YouTube Friday

Send us a textAnother day, another Ones Ready drop where Peaches serves up hot takes with a side of sarcasm. From the Pentagon's endless talent for screwing up interagency comms, to South Korea pulling more weight than half our “allies,” nothing is safe. We get speculation on who's about to run the Air Force (spoiler: maybe a guy retiring today), a brutal roast of Emerald Warrior's exercise circus, and even a congrats to 21 shiny-new pilots who are about to find out what pain really looks like. Sprinkle in Coasties seizing bricks of cocaine, the military health system trying to prove it's relevant, and—oh yeah—the Ones Ready crew just casually hit their 500th episode. Strap in, because Peaches doesn't do “polished briefings.”⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – What “attributes-based selection” actually means 01:20 – Peaches accidentally shills creatine gummies (again) 02:40 – DoD thanks National Guard for keeping D.C. “beautiful” 04:10 – Crime in D.C. and the agency comms clown show 05:00 – Ulchi Freedom Shield: allies that actually show up 06:20 – Who the hell is running the Air Force next? 08:00 – Emerald Warrior 25.2: waste of time or miracle fix? 09:50 – Congrats, brand-new Air Force pilots—you're needed yesterday 10:30 – Coast Guard snags 1,296 lbs of cocaine at sea 11:00 – Military health updates no one asked for 11:40 – National Operator Training Summit reminder 12:00 – Peaches gets sentimental over 500 episodes

Send us a textWelcome to the Ones Ready Daily Drop, where Peaches rants his way through the Pentagon's latest circus act. From Riga flyovers to AI “investments” that wouldn't even buy a used Ford Ranger, this week's Ops Brief is a buffet of absurdity. We've got ten tankers launching in Guam (because why not), Sharon peacing out of DISA IT, and the Air Force throwing pocket change at human-AI collab while China sharpens their Skynet. Oh—and apparently basketball is religion in Latvia, civilians are either heroes or roadblocks, and yes, Peaches argues for vigilantes (send complaints to his inbox, not ours). It's snark, it's savage, it's Ones Ready.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Special Warfare assessment model explained (crawl, walk, run… or quit) 02:06 – Nashville OTS update: still need a ranch, got a pool 03:00 – Riga flyover: B-1 + NATO flexing 04:29 – White House ponders air support for Ukraine 05:40 – 10-ship tanker sortie out of Guam (Peaches vs. Smashburger) 06:58 – Pentagon IT shakeup: Sharon exits stage left 07:30 – $490M UAS and counter-UAS contract 08:20 – The Air Force's $1.25M AI “couch cushion” project 09:13 – National Signing Day for Air & Space recruits 10:25 – Space Force news: X-37B launch, satcom contracts, new waveform tech 12:52 – Budget plan = new weapons, fewer civilians (Peaches rants) 15:10 – General Dynamics' tracking layer contract 16:00 – Ex-Space Force analyst sentenced for vigilante shooting 17:31 – Peaches defends vigilantes (uh oh) 18:15 – Supply chain & internet behavior threats 19:00 – AI platform ADVANA gutted by budget cuts 20:00 – Top Gun trivia: meet the real “Charlie”

Send us a textWelcome back to the Team Room for another unapologetically savage drop of truth. Peaches tears into the Pentagon's new “Pete & Bobby Fitness Challenge,” part of the grand Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) campaign—where SecDef Hegseth and RFK Jr. prove that apparently half the DoD still can't do a proper push-up. We hit the big headlines—warships flexing off Venezuela, the Air Force quietly firing its Chief of Staff, and Space Force building radars that can probably track the screw you lost in your garage.Expect rants on admin stupidity (keyboard warriors unite), the circus of leadership turnover, and why “fitness initiatives” look more like Instagram highlight reels than actual standards. If you wanted sanitized press releases, you wouldn't be here. This is the raw, unfiltered Ops Brief—served hot with a side of sarcasm.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Why your “training” doesn't count if it's sloppy 02:00 – MAHA Madness: Pete & Bobby Challenge, pull-ups, and push-up disasters 04:15 – Warships head to Venezuela: countering cartels or playing battleship? 05:30 – DoD's bright idea: “simplify” reserve duty (spoiler: they won't) 06:45 – Admin hell in SOF: Green Berets as the new keyboard warriors 08:00 – CSAF David Alvin told to retire—Pentagon musical chairs continues 09:05 – Bamboo Eagle certification: Peaches vs. acronyms 10:20 – Air Force C2 software rollout: shiny new stacks, same old problems 11:25 – Another Wyoming airman charged in a fatal shooting—weapon safety rant 12:45 – Space Force news: Delta 85 stands up, deep space radar flexes 13:50 – Shrever Wargame: sci-fi concepts sneak closer to reality 14:30 – Air Guard gets a Space Force transfer option—who's biting? 15:15 – DHA buyouts and Pentagon workforce trims 16:10 – AI office “demoted” to R&D—why this isn't the insult you think 17:00 – Pentagon batteries: drones, ships, and the logistics game 18:00 – Wrap-up: merch, memberships, and making sure you're actually ready

Send us a textThe Ones Ready crew is back in the team room with another unapologetic ops brief. Peaches kicks things off by dragging coneheads who fail day one fitness tests and then launches into the week's wild ride of military news. Marines get their obligatory “media hero” spotlight, the Army unveils another tilt-rotor science project (because clearly we learned nothing from the V-22), and Peaches calls for the resurrection of the mighty MH-53.From record female enlistments to the Space Force playing with quantum sensors (while the rest of us can't even get quantum computers), this episode goes from shade-throwing to straight-up “WTF are we doing?” moments. Add in an orbital aircraft carrier concept ripped straight from an Avengers script, PCS moves frozen by broke budgets, and a National Guard soldier stopping a mall assault—yeah, this one's got it all.If you want watered-down headlines, go watch the news. If you want sarcasm, blunt truth, and a reminder that sometimes the Pentagon makes decisions with a Magic 8-Ball—welcome to Ones Ready.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to Ones Ready (and Peaches' selection rant) 01:15 – Sponsor shoutout: creatine gummies > failing day-one tests 02:05 – Marines deploy (cue dramatic news voice) 03:12 – Record female enlistments and why it matters 03:45 – 85 years of airborne—still jumping, still relevant 04:20 – National Guard soldier breaks up a mall assault 04:50 – Army rolls out tilt-rotor 2.0 (what could go wrong?) 06:15 – Bring back the MH-53, dammit 06:35 – Carrier Strike Group returns to San Diego 07:05 – Northern Edge 2025 flexing in Alaska 07:45 – $635M Army munitions buy—still not enough 08:40 – Air Force freezes PCS moves (again) 09:40 – F-16s get AR training goggles 10:15 – Indo-Pacific logistics exercise: “can we even move?” 10:45 – Hill AFB tests wartime readiness 11:15 – Space Force preps X-37 Bravo mission with quantum sensors 12:00 – Guardians get a new grooming standard (yes, seriously) 12:45 – Space Systems Delta activation 13:20 – Deep Space Radar keeps eyes on orbit 13:50 – GPS jamming and spoofing 101 15:15 – USAFA leadership drama and Lomer's visit 16:00 – Trump's NATO talksSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Send us a textPeaches tears through the August 14th Daily Drop with zero fluff and plenty of side-eye. From the U.S. military flexing in the Caribbean and 800 Guard troops rolling into D.C., to the Space Force launching a GPS upgrade that's only five decades overdue, it's a buffet of defense news with extra sarcasm. We cover Pentagon IT projects that cost millions just to die on the vine, Nigeria's suspiciously expensive weapons buy, and why Instagram's new location tracker is basically a free gift to stalkers. Oh, and if you're gearing up for the Nashville Operator Training Summit, Peaches has your gear hookup—plus a warning about Coasties who don't like having their fun stolen.

Send us a textPeaches unloads on a wild week in defense news—DARPA drops the mic with the world's biggest real-time electronic warfare range, the U.S. throws pocket change at Panama's border, and NATO still cries poor while leaning on U.S. muscle. From AI-driven target tracking and new Air Force dorm “suites” that'll make Marines jealous, to Space Force finally cutting ties with Russian rocket engines, this episode swings between jaw-dropping tech and head-shaking policy moves. Oh, and we're apparently giving China our AI chips—because what could possibly go wrong? Strap in for sharp takes, a few laughs, and the kind of blunt commentary you won't hear from the Pentagon press office.

Send us a textPeaches kicks off this drop swinging at everything from the chaos in D.C. to the ridiculous idea that military academies ever needed race-based admissions. National Guard troops are back in the capital because apparently it's become Mad Max with monuments. Cyber interns get a salute for their terrifyingly cool hacking skills, a World War I badass gets long-overdue recognition, and Space Force is about to light off the Vulcan rocket like it's the Fourth of July. There's also some sharp-shooting at West Point, desert fun with the Marines, and a not-so-subtle reminder that your enemy doesn't give a damn about your DEI training—they just want you dead. Strap in.

Send us a textPeaches is back with your August 11 Ops Brief — and as always, the military circus doesn't disappoint. From the DoD's 76th birthday party (cake not included) to the Navy handing CENTCOM over like a hot potato, it's been a week. We hit the SkillsBridge hustle, Red Flag roaring over Nellis, Space Force flexing with upgraded sensors and a part-time gig option, and yes — a Guard Special Tactics Squadron in Tampa is on the way. Also, we cover why the X-37B space plane might be cooler than your favorite sci-fi movie. Buckle up — this is your unapologetic, caffeine-fueled sitrep.

Send us a textWelcome back to the Ones Ready team room, where Peaches kicks down the door with another unapologetic ops brief. We're starting off hot with Fort Bliss turning into a glorified detention center because, shocker, we're drowning in illegal immigration. Meanwhile, the Coast Guard just wrecked someone's narco empire by snatching up $88 million in drugs—casually dropped in San Diego like it's trash day.But the real jaw-dropper? Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 9/11's mastermind, pled guilty… to avoid the death penalty. Let that sink in. Mr. "I'll send people to blow themselves up for paradise" is too scared to face his own end. Punk move of the century. Peaches doesn't hold back, comparing him—and other cowardly leaders—to the same political class here at home. It's savage, and it's spot on.On the Air Force side, we've got nuclear microreactors going online in Alaska (because why not test clean energy near Russia), the PT test still killing people who dry-scoop pre-workout, and a whole lot of effort to look like we're “resilient” with energy security buzzwords. Also, surprise—transitioning service members just got denied early retirement pay. That's gonna stir the pot.Then there's Space Force. Yep, they're doing “Guardian Arena,” a Roman-gladiator-meets-tech-bro competition to prove they can actually sweat. Physical strength, mental agility, teamwork, and probably a whole lot of cosplay armor. Peaches is skeptical—but weirdly intrigued.It's all unfiltered, rapid-fire, and zero apologies. Let's go.

Send us a textPeaches is back with a savage ops brief for August 7th—spitting truth, roasting bureaucracy, and dragging the Air Force's finest decisions through the mud. Public Affairs thought they could silence him by revoking access to curated news updates (LOL), but jokes on them—he's still lighting up your eardrums. From Cybertrucks as target practice to tragic gate incidents to the DOD quietly spending $175B on a missile shield no one's allowed to talk about, this one's packed with headshakers, jaw-droppers, and classic Ones Ready sass. Come for the updates, stay for the chaos.

Send us a textPeaches is back with your August 1st daily drop—after fighting his microphone and allergies like a true professional. He breaks down the latest military absurdities: an M18 that might go bang on its own, $800 million more to Ukraine (because why not), and bomber nostalgia getting its moment in the spotlight. From Air Force weapon inspections to Space Force getting ghosted on funding (again), this episode covers all the headlines that matter—plus a rant or two. Also, the Operator Training Summit in Nashville is coming up, so quit dragging your feet and get on board.

Send us a textPeaches dives headfirst into the DoD's latest chaos buffet—$5.4 billion budget reshuffles, fighter jet production whiplash, and the Air Force playing safety dad with the M18 pistol. Meanwhile, cartel operatives are heading to Ukraine for drone training (because why the hell not), and a Swedish ISIS fanatic gets clocked for war crimes. Toss in some missileer cancer cleanup, a grounded Skyraider II PA scandal, and a missing sailor off the USS George Washington… and you've got yourself a full-blown geopolitical migraine. Don't worry—we made it snarky, so you don't have to cry.

Send us a textIn today's daily drop, Peaches blasts through the latest ops headlines like a Hellfire through a Toyota Hilux. From exposing our hilariously thin missile reserves to roasting tech bros whose drones crumble outside PowerPoint presentations, this one's a full-body workout in situational awareness. AFRICOM's been busy lighting up Somalia, the National Guard's turning Northern Michigan into a drone graveyard, and Space Force is slinging lasers and quantum gadgets into orbit like it's Star Wars cosplay. Meanwhile, Air Force Global Strike Command promises a “seamless” transition—LOL—and another Humvee goes full NASCAR in Wyoming. Also, Tricare might finally stop fleecing military families for having adult kids. That's not just news, that's a miracle. Buckle up, team. This episode's got more truth than a cleared EPR.

Send us a textStrap in, because this “daily drop” is a full-throttle rollercoaster of Pentagon absurdity and global WTFs. From promoting a former Space Force whistleblower to Under Secretary of the Air Force, to blowing $200M on a border wall while ignoring busted pistols and flood victims—this episode doesn't pull punches. Peaches goes off on political aircraft pork, war with China (spoiler: lots of body bags), and the Space Force's asteroid defense ambitions. Oh, and yes, Pizza Cat is alive and well. You're welcome, internet.

Send us a textPeaches drops into the team room to roast the DoD's latest brainchild—the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense program. Because nothing says “fiscal responsibility” like duct-taping old tech to new threats. From sketchy F-35 upgrades to AI-driven psyops and a pistol that just…goes off, this episode is a rollercoaster of bureaucratic brilliance and defense déjà vu. Oh, and shoutout to the DoD for finally noticing that maybe, just maybe, over-classifying everything isn't helping. Get ready for Space Force buzzwords, Air Force growing pains, and a masterclass in defense spending madness.

Send us a textPeaches is back with another scathing ops brief—this time dragging the DoD for everything from mystery missiles and “indefinite quantity” contracts (yeah, that's real) to billion-dollar Iron Dome knockoffs. From Space Force promotions to “near-miss” B-52s and the Pentagon handing OpenAI a $200M AI war chest, this episode dives deep into the weird, the wild, and the “we're definitely not overfunded” chaos of 2025. Also: the real reason the Air Force hit their recruiting goals early (spoiler: they didn't). Oh, and yes, Tim Kennedy's name comes up... brace yourselves.

Send us a textPeaches returns with another banger, torching bureaucratic blunders and Joint Force nonsense. From the Pentagon flexing like it just invented drone grenades, to the DoD accidentally letting Chinese engineers tinker with our cloud—this one's a spicy ride. He dives into the F-35 budget cut drama, Space Force cosplay, uniform updates that no one asked for, and yes, another near-miss in the skies. Also: Nashville OTS still has slots, and you might even get Uncle Sam to foot the bill (if your chain isn't lame). Buckle up—your commute just got smarter and more sarcastic.

Send us a textWelcome to your no-fluff, sarcasm-fueled download of the Ones Ready Ops Brief for July 17th. In this episode, we cover everything from Excel-budget nightmares and B-1 Lancer drama to Space Force doing... whatever it is Space Force does. Jared rips through the latest military headlines with his signature blend of humor, eye rolls, and reluctant patriotism.We kick things off with a sneak peek at the Operator Training Summit and a shoutout to the surprisingly effective (and very unscammed) Tasty Gains gummies. Then it's all gas, no brakes through a gauntlet of DoD absurdities: pipe-dream weapon standardization in NATO, a billion-dollar GPS system that's somehow still in testing, and the Air Force saving $10 billion by using—wait for it—Excel. Yeah, that's a real thing.We wrap with cyber hacks, Ukraine fatigue, F-35 wishlists, and a whole lot of “wait, that's real?” moments. Buckle up, this one's got teeth.

Send us a textHope you packed your sense of humor and a fire extinguisher—because this episode scorches everything from overpriced moldy barracks in Guam to the Pentagon ghosting Aspen like it's a bad Tinder date. Jared runs down the biggest WTFs across the Department of Defense with a tactical blend of sarcasm and salt. We're talking billions for broken plumbing, drones that can't hang in Alaska, the F-35 backlog (finally) clearing, and a KC-46 that decided midair was the perfect time for a wardrobe malfunction. Plus, the Air Force tries fashion policing again (no more eyelash extensions, folks), Space Force dreams of relevancy, and China continues its “quantity over quality” military glow-up. Also, Nashville OTS is coming—bring your snorkel and your ruck.

Send us a textBuckle up, buttercups—Jared's back in the Ones Ready team room, dishing out yesterday's DoD drama because the PAO couldn't update today's headlines. Hegeth's memo: stop being bureaucratic wimps, buy American drones fast—excessive caution is the enemy. Joint air drills with B-52s flexing on North Korea; AI saving lives in mass casualties; SOCOM slashing Skyraider buys in half, likely budget tight. Jared throws shade at AFSOC's PAO for dodging his interview ask, calls out China's South China Sea bullying flop, cheers Senate's A-10 rescue (thunder lives!). Wraps with cyber fails, Turkey's F-35 snub (beat it, nerds), and pushing for service members' right to repair gear without contractor scams. Tired of bland military news? This is your sarcastic, straight-talk wake-up from Ones Ready—no apologies.Key Takeaways:- Hegeth's drone memo: Stop being cowards and buy American expendables ASAP—excessive caution is the real enemy.