Ones Ready
A team of active duty Combat Control (CCT), Pararescue (PJ), and Special Reconnaissance (SR) leveraging our 69 years of special operations experience to make the next generation of operators smarter, faster and stronger than we ever were. We are the PREMIERE resource for all things Air Force Special Warfare. The Ones Ready Podcast is honest talk about what it is like to go from a know-nothing high school graduate to an elite Special Operator. We will cover important practices for success including physical training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset traits essential to any team. Join us in The Team Room to get all your questions answered!! With battle-tested operators from across USAF SPECWAR and far-reaching web of recruiters, subject matter experts, and friends, there are no questions we can’t answer- and if we can’t, we know exactly where to look. See you in The Team Room!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team are those of the team and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.
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Ep 455: Air Force Pararescue History with Combat Rescue Officer Jonathan "J" Harmon!
In this absolute rollercoaster of an episode, CRO #8 Jonathan Harmon returns to finish what he started. The man has survived boat ramps, raging seas, rogue helicopters, and his own dumb decisions—so you know he’s qualified to roast himself and everyone else in the process.
We go deep on:
Nearly dying multiple times (on purpose),
Hazing that would make HR explode,
Buddy-breathing with the Devil,
And how to fail upward into leadership.
Oh—and if you’ve ever wondered what happens when you haze your students too hard, don't worry: karma's real and it faceplants hard.
💥 Hazing Builds Brotherhood – Until it doesn’t. Then it just builds stories.
💥 Sharks are Real. So is Karma. – Especially when you're dangling like a glow stick.
💥 “We Forgot the PJs” – Actual quote from the cockpit. Crew coordination: 0/10.
💥 You’re Gonna Be That Guy – The one with the pen flare. Accept it.
💥 Indoc Doesn't Leave You – 1,258 8-counts later, you still remember.
💥 Leadership is Earned, Not Bestowed – Bonus points if you’re bleeding on a boat deck you designed.
💥 You Can’t Outrun the Ocean – But you can out-swim your student… barely.
💥 Faith Over Fear – When the motto becomes a burden, your soul better be armored.
💥 If You’re Still Smug About Being Jacked – You probably suffer from ILS (Invisible Lat Syndrome).
💥 Don’t Join for Clout – Join because “that others may live” actually means something to you.
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