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Send us a text Welcome back to this week's episode of the Ones Ready Podcast! This week, Aaron and Peaches engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Chris, a former Recon Marine, Pararescueman, and now Chief Operating Officer of Onyx-Ind. In this dynamic discussion, Aaron and Chris venture beyond the battlefield, offering a comprehensive look at Pararescue history, the pivotal moments, and some of their failures within the pipeline. However, the podcast doesn't end there. Chris shares the insights he's acquired during his time in the National Guard, shedding light on the training, camaraderie, and sense of purpose that are intrinsic to this elite group of warriors. His experiences in the guard have significantly shaped his journey and contributed to his remarkable problem-solving skills. Throughout the episode, Aaron and Peaches underscore the importance of identifying gaps and implementing solutions, drawing parallels between military missions and civilian life. Chris offers a personal perspective on the undervaluing of one's skills and the need to pivot when circumstances demand it, a valuable lesson for anyone navigating their own career path. Make sure you're subscribed and following everything Ones Ready does, so you can be successful in whatever you want to do! 00:00 Aaron Steals the Intro 00:40 Chris’ background 05:30 BUD/S and Making a mistake with the Navy 0755 Recon Corpsman to Cali team 10:00 Generational differences of PJs 15:15 Different Medicines through the service 20:15 Prior Service Experience 26:45 The Draw to Guard 31:00 Civilian Rescues vs Combat Rescue 35:00 The Fever Mission 43:00 Caring for Sailors 46:30 Change of Mission with Rank (shitty title) 52:00 Transitioning Veteran 01:13:23 Onyx-Ind: Supporting Veterans and the Mission Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...