Ops Brief 088: Daily Drop - 13 Aug 2025 - DARPA’s Giant War Sim & Panama’s $3M Bargain
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.🔥 Key Takeaways:DARPA builds the largest real-time RF test range—finally, a playground for the EW nerds.U.S. spends $3M on Panama’s border security—cheaper than a used F-16.Air Force launches $99M AI target tracking—Skynet’s internship program is live.Little Rock AFB gets new dorms with kitchens—other branches cry quietly.Space Force ditches Russian engines with Vulcan rocket launch.Pentagon toys with domestic quick reaction force—civil liberties debate incoming.Selling AI chips to China—because espionage apparently needs a head start.NATO balks at 5% defense spend—still wants U.S. to play world police.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Attributes-based selection and the “crawl-walk-run” mindset 02:06 – DARPA’s massive RF warfare simulator 02:55 – U.S. drops $3M in Panama for border security 03:25 – Pentagon backs rare earth producer with $150M loan 03:50 – Jungle survival exchange with Panama 04:50 – Air Force’s $99M AI target tracking project 05:15 – Little Rock AFB’s new dorm “suites” 05:40 – Airman dies during PT test—investigation underway 06:47 – Joint CBRNE training with Spain 07:15 – McConnell AFB’s “Stripes Refueled” mentorship program 08:20 – Dover AFB’s “Little Defenders” kids camp 09:14 – Space Force takes over ANG space missions 09:45 – First Vulcan launch for Space Force 10:20 – Navigation Tech Satellite 3 in orbit 10:50 – Golden Dome missile defense update 11:29 – Pentagon’s domestic quick reactioSupport 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...
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Ops Brief 087: Daily Drop - 12 Aug 2025 - Washington’s on Fire & Cyber Ninjas are Scary
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.🔥 Key Takeaways:National Guard called in to clean up D.C.’s mess.Cyber interns casually flexing national security superpowers.Medal of Honor reminder: ordinary people can be extraordinary.Space Force’s Vulcan rocket ready for its first real mission.Affirmative action at military academies—now officially dead.West Point cadets get trigger time with the Army’s best.Marines still doing Marine things in the desert.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to the chaos 00:40 – Assessment & Selection: raw materials matter 02:06 – Tasty Gains keeps Peaches wider than Aaron is tall 03:12 – National Guard mobilized in D.C. 04:10 – Cyber interns: America’s young digital assassins 05:34 – Medal of Honor: Sgt. James Mastrovich’s WWI heroics 08:00 – Space Force’s Vulcan rocket goes operational 09:05 – Shrever Wargame 2025 planning kicks off 09:40 – DEI & affirmative action die at West Point and USAFA 10:45 – Army Marksmanship Unit trains West Point cadets 11:28 – Marines play in the sand… again🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments 🌟 Leave a review 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Grab your merch at OnesReady.comSupport 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...
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Ops Brief 086: Daily Drop - 11 Aug 2025 - DoD Turns 76 & Space Force Gets Part-Time
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.🔥 Key Takeaways:DoD hits 76 years of “peace through strength” and global flexingNavy Admiral Cooper takes CENTCOM from the Army — joint drama continuesSkillsBridge: your ticket to post-military life if your chain says yesRed Flag Nellis turns the desert into a decibel warzoneAir Battle Managers + AI = faster, meaner, deadlier C2Space Force upgrades sensors, preps the X-37B, and offers part-time gigsFlorida Guard STS approved — Pararescue, CCT, SR, TACP all in the mixFallen Airman from Vietnam finally comes homeBoeing bags $2.8B for space dominance⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Peaches fires it up 00:07 – Attribute-based selection and why every drill matters 02:00 – DoD turns 76 — and still in the fight 03:15 – Navy takes CENTCOM helm 04:20 – SkillsBridge 101 — internships for the win 06:15 – Red Flag Nellis — B-1s, A-10s, and airpower chaos 08:40 – Air Battle Managers link up with AI battle network 10:00 – Space Force sensor upgrades and X-37B mission prep 11:15 – Guardians get a part-time service model 13:00 – Florida Guard STS approval and implications 14:50 – Vietnam War Airman finally accounted for 15:30 – Boeing’s $2.8B space contract 15:50 – Pipeline cheat codes episode plug & shameless sub request🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe 💬 Comment your take (or call Peaches an idiot) 🌟 Leave a review 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Hit up the merch storeSupport 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...
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Ep 497: AFSW Pipeline Cheat Codes
Send us a textForget the Instagram highlight reels—Peaches and Aaron are dropping the unfiltered, step-by-step hacks to survive the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline without becoming another quit statistic. This isn’t “drink more water” fluff; it’s the down-and-dirty, why-your-shins-are-dying, how-to-not-faceplant-on-the-IFT kind of episode. From running until you hate life, to fueling like a machine, to training until your friends think you’ve joined a cult, they break down exactly how to build durability, crush run times, and show up already dangerous. Plus, a SIG P320 scandal, why OTS Nashville is about to sell out, and how to tell if you’re lying to yourself about being “ready.”🔥 Key Takeaways:Time on feet under load is non-negotiable—expect 20+ miles a day in the pipeline.Fast runners graduate more. Period. Sub-7:00 mile pace or bust.The IFT is designed to break you—train it in order, twice, back-to-back.Fuel like an athlete, not a fitness influencer—protein, carbs, color.Hydration isn’t optional—aim for a gallon a day, minimum.Obsession is the entry fee—if your social life isn’t taking a hit, you’re not serious.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The “attributes-based” selection model explained 02:30 – Why Nashville OTS is about to sell out 06:10 – SIG P320 drama and why OSI is involved 09:00 – Time on feet: the silent career killer 14:50 – Pipeline culture: why you run everywhere 19:00 – Why 10,000 steps is for sick old people, not you 23:00 – The single metric that predicts graduation rates 28:00 – Fartlek runs and other speed-building hacks 33:00 – Fueling like a pro (and eating cookies at midnight) 38:00 – How to actually hydrate for performance 41:50 – The right (and wrong) way to train the IFT 47:30 – Why back-to-back IFTs are the ultimate readiness test 53:00 – The brutal truth about OTS pass rates 57:40 – Obsession: the only mindset that works 01:01:00 – Wrapping it up: why the mental game is still king🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe 💬 Comment with your pipeline prep hacks 🌟 Leave a review 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Grab your geaSupport 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...
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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 58: Deep State Frogs and Why Deployments Aren't Cool
Send us a textIn this members-only deep cut, Aaron and Trent pull no punches (and no show prep) as they ramble, rant, and roast their way through moving mishaps, military stupidity, and the myth of “cool deployments.” If you thought Ones Ready was structured… buckle up. This episode is pure stream-of-consciousness chaos, blending gym talk, Air Force drama, and political hot takes that’ll make the Pentagon’s PR team sweat.Aaron goes full “crunchy dad” about unvaccinated kids and Montessori beds (seriously), Trent breaks down how moving wrecks your soul, and together they demolish the fantasy of operator life. Spoiler: it’s mostly paperwork, puke, and pretending to like mandatory fun runs.Also: freefall sounds awesome until you realize it’s 12 hours of hurry-up-and-wait for 30 seconds of “cool.” And yes, they absolutely clown on commanders too fat to meet their own fitness standards. If you’ve ever wondered what the Ones Ready crew really talks about when the cameras are off… this is it.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, bring a friend to the membership, and hit up the Ones Ready merch store. If you’re not a member, well… you’re missing the spicy unfiltered stuff.🔥 Key Takeaways:🏠 Trent moved to a gated community so fancy it’s basically a Spurs player compound.🏋️♂️ Aaron’s gym childcare kicked him out because his kid “ruined the vibe.”💀 Deployments aren’t cinematic—they’re 99% boring, 1% chaos.💥 Freefall: 12 hours of misery for 30 seconds of adrenaline.🏃 Aaron’s Whoop tracker deleted his best run ever. RIP to the stats.🗳️ “All politicians are tools”—Aaron’s spicy political manifesto.🤯 Turns out Alex Jones was right about the frogs (Atrazine, anyone?).😂 “I’m fit enough to shame commanders, that’s why I work out.”🐐 Sam tried to pet a headbutting goat. Sam thought it was hilarious.📚 Book Recs: Government Gangsters + Follow the Money = fire reading.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Trent’s Back! He’s Alive! 01:10 – Moving Sucks, Family’s Still Mad 03:00 – Nellis Air Force Drama Over Presidential Portrait 06:00 – Aaron’s Political Rant (All PoliticiaSupport 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...
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