Welcome back to the Ones Ready team room! This is a conversation for the record books, as Chief Pietras and Jarred Taylor sit down and cover a lot of ground. Make sure you're following  @JtArticle15 everywhere you can find him on socials or in the real world!  All of JT's episodes spur conversation, and this one is no different. What was your favorite part of the podcast? Drop it in the comments!!! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Hated Guest 00:47 Conspiracy Theory: Air Force Against AFSW 02:06 The Real Conversation to Have 03:01 Perception vs Reality of Air Force Leadership 03:31 Medical Procedures and Leadership Responsibility 04:25 The Future of AFSPECWAR 06:03 Integration Issues with the Army 07:36 The Cost of AFSPECWAR 08:17 Changing Focus of Training 09:00 Providing Command and Control in Forward Edge 09:31 The Shift in Mission and Training 10:48 Clandestine Operations in Urban Environments 11:22 Age and Maturity in AFSPECWAR 12:45 Issues with Air Education and Training Command (AETC) 13:58 The Need for Creative Thinking and Risk-Taking 15:09 Risk Aversion in the Air Force 17:00 Encouraging Critical Thinking and Pushing Boundaries 18:32 Learning from Historical Figures in the Air Force 19:28 Changing the Promotion System and Senior NCO Roles 21:31 The Benefits of Age Restrictions and Inter-Service Recruiting 23:16 Disciplinary Issues and Leadership Responsibilities 25:18 The Need for Radical Change and Creative Solutions 26:46 The Flawed Air Force Leadership Path 28:35 The Need for SOCOM to Become Its Own Service 30:46 The Air Force's Resistance to Change 32:15 Encouraging Critical Thinking and Questioning 34:07 The Tendency to Avoid Failure and Make Incremental Changes 35:01 The Importance of Triaging and Prioritizing 35:06 Reflective Belts and Base Regulations 36:00 Current Projects and Stand-Up Comedy 37:24 Studio Setup and Performances 38:19 Decision to Action Gap 41:16 Theory vs Reality 43:02 Making Decisions and Accepting Imperfection 45:18 The Unpredictability of Going Viral 47:50 The Importance of Playing the Social Media Game 50:28 Firegate and Blaming Others Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready Alpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Dread River - Promo Code: ONESREADY Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10 Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Trench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not consti...