Ep 470: From AF Security Forces to FBI - Endex Archery's Jay Joins Us!

Send us Fan MailIn this epic Ones Ready episode, we sit down with Jay from Endex Archery, whose resume reads like a military fever dream: SERE drop, Security Forces, Combat Arms, OSI Agent, tier-one special mission unit… and then casually slides into the FBI. This man literally said “nah” to survival school and then sprinted straight into a career that landed him fighting terror, investigating spies, and now helping vets heal through archery.Jay opens up about losing six teammates to a VBIED in Afghanistan, how that tragedy turned into his life’s mission, and why a bow and arrow saved his soul. We talk survivor’s guilt, FBI hostage rescue, sneaky pull-up bars, and why he’s built an organization to help other veterans shoot their way back into mental clarity. Also: hilarious stories about SERE instructors, Air Force recruiter lies, and the absolute dumpster fire that is military admin.If you’ve ever thought you couldn’t pivot, couldn’t overcome, or couldn’t create something powerful out of pain—this episode is your proof otherwise.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, comment, hit up the merch store, join the membership, and check out indexarchery.org to support Jay’s mission. And yes—get yourself to the Operator Training Summit.🔥 Key Takeaways:🏹 Jay founded Endex Archery after losing 6 teammates in Afghanistan—and finding healing through a bow.👮‍♂️ From Security Forces to Combat Arms to OSI to FBI: an insane career path fueled by “just say yes.”🏔️ Serving at a tier-one special mission unit made him realize imposter syndrome is real… even among legends.🏃‍♂️ “SERE dropout” doesn’t mean failure—it means pivoting to what fits you.🧠 Archery = a physical, mental, and spiritual tool for veterans battling trauma.💥 “Don’t romanticize war. Don’t expect combat to make you whole.”🎯 Index Archery’s mission is to give vets healing, community, and purpose—through precision, patience, and presence.🦬 Be the buffalo: face the storm head-on.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Why This Story is Nuts 02:00 – From SERE Contract to Security Forces: Recruiter Lies, Day One Reality 06:00 – Combat Arms: Guns, Ranges, and the Best Job He Didn’t Plan 10:00 – Transition to OSI + Why Intel Felt Like a Calling 15:00 – Deploying to Bagram + Losing 6 Teammates to an IED 20:00 – Survivor’s Guilt, Anger, and Digging In 24:00 – Getting Tapped for a Tier-One Special Mission Unit 30:00 – Feeling Like an Ant Among Giants 35:00 – Leaving the Military for FBI + How Posse Comitatus Made HRT a Thing 40:00 – Founding Endex Archery: Healing with a Bow 45:00 – Why Archery Mimics Meditation & PTSD Therapy 50:00 – Success Stories: How Veterans are Reclaiming Their Lives 55:00 – Future of Endex: A National Network of Healing 58:00 – Final Thoughts: Say Yes, Face the Storm, Enjoy the RideSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...