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Ep 538: Large Scale Combat Operations And Stuff
Peaches and Trent roll into another beautifully unprepared episode packed with humor, straight talk, and real military insight. From the Okinawa body-slam everyone argues about to actually useful Air Force leadership lessons, fan-mail adventures, pipeline expectations, and what young candidates should really learn before joining Special Warfare, the guys keep it light, honest, and genuinely helpful. If you want a mix of Air Force culture, Special Warfare mindset, leadership truth bombs, and a laugh or two, this one delivers without the negativity spiral.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Zero prep, full personality
02:00 OTS updates and gear that actually works
04:20 Fan mail roulette: from wholesome to wild
09:00 Waivers, pipelines, and realistic expectations
13:00 Life skills every future operator should master
16:30 Why commanders get roasted (and the reality behind it)
22:00 Chiefs, officers, and the leadership lessons nobody teaches
26:00 Okinawa body-slam drama — what matters and what doesn’t
33:00 SOFA agreements and overseas military life
39:00 LSCO talk without panic or PowerPoints
44:00 NCO Corps: how to lead without being needy
53:00 GWOT nostalgia and lessons for the next generation
58:00 Commander’s intent vs permission culture
01:04:00 LEDs, merch, and Peaches campaigning for a fresh SR shirt
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