Delve into the world of elite United States Air Force Combat Controllers, unmatched in modern warfare. Join the electrifying Ones Ready podcast episode as Peaches interviews battle-hardened SNCO, Rylan Neely. They discuss Rylan’s journey, emphasizing purpose, evolving special warfare training, and vital traits like stress tolerance and focus. The discourse continues with insights into candidate qualities, teamwork, humility, and Peaches' media and special warfare involvement. He highlights the US role in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, technology use, and international bonds. The conversation concludes with reflections on a special tactics operator's life. Prepare to be captivated by this episode, gaining insight into the high-stakes world of Combat Controllers. Tune in now! 🎧🔥 #OnesReadyPodcast #CombatControllers #SpecialTactics #MilitaryLife  00:00 Peaches crushes the intro and sets the stage for Rylan's history 03:18 Discovering Combat Control 06:05 Finding Purpose and Joining the Air Force 11:23 Experience at Special Warfare Training 13:48 Changes in the Pipeline 15:44 Importance of Stress Tolerance 18:06 Teamwork and Focusing on Others 20:55 Focusing on Something Else in Stressful Situations 28:39 Negative Trends in Candidates 30:02 Maintaining Excellence and Never Feeling Like You've Made It 37:19 Positive Attributes in Candidates 46:35 Advice for Candidates 50:21 Breaking Past the Mold 51:17 Media Engagements and Special Warfare 52:43 Ongoing Operations and the Reality of Peacetime 53:42 Involvement in Europe and Indo Pacific Regions 54:38 Shifting Focus to Near Peer Fight 55:05 Preparing Allies and Friends for Defense 56:00 Developing New Technologies and Applications 57:51 Expanding Capabilities with UAVs 58:17 Bringing Air Superiority to Different Fights 59:15 Building Partnerships and Relationships 01:00:09 Changing Tactics and Defeating Unbeatable Systems 01:02:31 Requesting Forces and Bolstering Support 01:03:29 The Generation's Experience and Future Challenges 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...