{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"KJUG Mornings with Cody Carlson","home_page_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/","feed_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/json","icon":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/6230de8cd90fb.jpg","items":[{"id":"o59-647-644143f4a521d","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/live-long\/","title":"Live Long","date_published":"2023-04-20T13:53:56+00:00","summary":"Secrets To Living A Long Life","content_html":"

HOW TO LIVE ONE HUNDRED YEARS<\/h3>\n\n

More than 84,000 people living in the U.S. today are 100 years or older. By the 2040, that number is expected to grow to 580,000 -- an increase of 590 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Being one of the lucky ones who gets 100 candles on a birthday cake someday takes more than good genes, although that definitely helps. United Healthcare surveyed 100 Americans who turned 100 to provide a snapshot of the healthy habits that keep them going strong.<\/p>\n\n

Nine secrets of a long life:<\/p>\n\n

    \n
  1. More than 80 percent communicate with a friend or family member daily.<\/li>\n
  2. 75 percent eat nutritionally balanced meals every day.<\/li>\n
  3. 75 percent get eight hours or more of sleep each night.<\/li>\n
  4. 72 percent laugh or giggle every day.<\/li>\n
  5. 62 percent pray, meditate or engage in a spiritual activity daily.<\/li>\n
  6. 49 percent stay active by walking or hiking at least once a week, while 31 percent stay active by gardening.<\/li>\n
  7. 32 percent eat organic foods regularly.<\/li>\n
  8. 17 percent are currently doing some type of volunteer work.<\/li>\n
  9. An increasing number of centenarians are also staying sharp by using new technologies: 12 percent have listened to music on a music player or similar device, 11 percent have watched a video on YouTube and 8 percent have sent a text message or instant message.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

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    LOOK AMAZING IN EVERY PICTURE<\/h3>","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/66511"},{"id":"o59-647-641459d991c48","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/flooding-information-where-to-go\/","title":"Flooding Information Where To Go","date_published":"2023-03-17T12:15:00+00:00","summary":"Resources","content_html":"

    https:\/\/tularecounty.ca.gov\/emergencies\/<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

    Tulare County Flood Hotline: (559) 802-9791<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

    Emergency Shelters<\/h2>\n\n

    Tulare County has established Emergency Shelters for those in need of resources and information regarding the recent storms. <\/p>\n\n

    Exeter Veterans Memorial Building<\/strong>
    \n324 N. Kaweah Ave. in Exeter<\/p>\n\n

    Porterville College Gym<\/strong>
    \n100 E. College Ave. in Porterville<\/p>\n\n

    Dinuba Memorial Hall<\/strong>
    \n249 S. Alta Ave. in Dinuba<\/p>\n\n

    Emergency Animal Shelter<\/h2>\n\n

    Are you within a mandatory evacuation area or impacted by flooding from recent storms and need shelter for your livestock?<\/p>\n\n

    Tulare County Animal Services has established an animal shelter at the Tulare County Fairgrounds for small livestock: sheep, goats, pigs, etc.<\/p>\n\n

    Tulare County Fairgrounds<\/strong>
    \n620 South K Street in Tulare
    \nEnter in Gate 7 off Martin Luther King Jr Ave.<\/h4>\n\n

    Animals can be dropped off between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n

    Large Livestock<\/b> -Those in need of housing large livestock will need to submit a Natural Disaster Evacuation - Housing Request form online at: tcanimalservices.org.<\/p>\n\n

    Current Road\/Bridge Information and Closures<\/a><\/h2>\n\n

    Find the latest information on road and bridge closures due to storms and flooding, visit the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) website by clicking here.<\/a> To report road or bridge damage caused by flooding, please call Tulare County RMA at (559) 624-7000.<\/p>\n\n

     <\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/64145a03e7f27.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/65826"},{"id":"o59-647-64133e8bb56bd","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/resource-event-for-flood-impacted-residents1\/","title":"Resource Event For Flood Impacted Residents","date_published":"2023-03-16T16:06:35+00:00","summary":"If you've been impacted by the recent floods in Cutler-Orosi, East Orosi, Yettem and Seville, join the Resource Event Friday March 17th at Orosi High School.","content_html":"

    \"\"<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/64131f7b607e1.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/65798"},{"id":"o59-647-64133e515395d","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/car-seat-and-flood-relief-event1\/","title":"Car Seat & Flood Relief Event","date_published":"2023-03-16T16:05:00+00:00","summary":"This is an open to the public event and those affected by the floods are encouraged to attend.","content_html":"

    \"\"<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/641323b836892.jpeg","author":{"name":"Cody"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/65797"},{"id":"o59-647-64107912c9bc4","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/city-of-visaila-declares-state-of-emergency\/","title":"City Of Visaila Declares State Of Emergency","date_published":"2023-03-14T07:00:00+00:00","summary":"How to Prepare","content_html":"

    City of Visalia has declared a State of Emergency in response to the past weekend's storm and in anticipation of another storm forecasted to hit early tomorrow morning.<\/p>\n\n

    What does this state of emergency mean? Visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/visaliaemergency<\/a> to read more.<\/p>\n\n

    How to Prepare:<\/p>\n\n

    • Utilize the City of Visalia Dry Center available at the Visalia Transit Center Lobby, located at 425 E. Oak Ave. The Dry Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. through Wednesday, March 15.<\/p>\n\n

    • For those needing overnight accommodations, the Visalia Warming Center is open from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. through Saturday, March 18, located at 701 E. Race Ave.<\/p>\n\n

    • The City of Visalia has a 24-hour self-serve sand station available for Visalia residents at the Visalia Corporation Yard on Cain Street, between Goshen and Main. Residents must bring their own shovel, but sand and sandbags are available at the station. Bags are limited to eight per household.<\/p>\n\n

    • Limit unnecessary travel but ensure your car’s fuel tank is full.<\/p>\n\n

    • Prepare your household by ensuring you have water, non-perishable food, and cash on hand.<\/p>\n\n

    • Create a communication plan for your family.<\/p>\n\n

    • Unplug any devices at your home if flooding is anticipated near you. Ensure any portable charging devices are fully charged before rain begins.<\/p>\n\n

    • Prepare important documents in one place and have them easily accessible.<\/p>\n\n

    • Move important or valuable items off the floor of your home to higher areas such as shelves or overhead space if possible.<\/p>\n\n

    • If you have a pet, ensure you have a stock of food for them and a plan in place for their care.<\/p>\n\n

    Sign up for text alerts by texting VISALIA to +18447137830 to be notified of updates immediately.<\/p>\n\n

    \"May<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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    All reactions:<\/p>\n\n

    243243<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/641079ad8e1d6.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/65744"},{"id":"o59-647-63626b8586a91","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/lainey-wilson-releases-new-album-bell-bottom-country\/","title":"Lainey Wilson Releases New Album Bell Bottom Country","date_published":"2022-11-02T13:07:00+00:00","content_html":"

    Lainey Wilson releases a new album, take a listen as Lainey talks about  Bell Bottom Country:<\/p>\n\n

     <\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/63626aec33ad0.jpeg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/63530"},{"id":"o59-647-634da68e73d4c","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/paw-estate-rescue-and-shelter\/","title":"Paw Estate Rescue & Shelter ","date_published":"2022-10-17T19:01:00+00:00","content_html":"

    Every week I do a public affairs show and this week I had an opportunity to visit with Gil and Lana with Paw Estate Rescue -<\/p>\n\n

    \n

    https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pawestaterescue<\/a><\/p>\n\n

    http:\/\/www.pawestaterescue.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n

    Guest : Gil & Lana
    \nPAW Estate Rescue & Shelter, Inc.
    \n"Giving Them A Doggone Chance"
    \nPh: 559.723.8492<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    They foster dogs though various friendships made in the area giving area dogs a second chance at life:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

     <\/p>\n\n

     <\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/634da8ca78fe8.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/63339"},{"id":"o59-647-6345a1b8dada4","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/saluting-brian-jones-from-tulare\/","title":"Saluting Brian Jones From Tulare","date_published":"2022-10-11T17:02:00+00:00","content_html":"

    Chief Quartermaster Brian Jones, a native of Tulare, Calif., explains the importance of Fleet Week to Victor Perez, center, and Nuria Correcher, natives of Madrid, Spain during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s Sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Terrin Hartman)<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/6345a224c8890.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/63277"},{"id":"o59-647-633c756f41003","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/pet-of-the-week-pineapple\/","title":"Pet Of The Week Pineapple","date_published":"2022-10-04T18:03:00+00:00","content_html":"

     <\/p>\n\n

    Sweet Pineapple is a heartbreaker if you have ever met one.  <\/span>This 2-year-old Husky mix is the sweetest most chill husky we’ve ever seen. She immediately plasters herself against the kennel bars looking for attention, then woefully looks at you upside down when you stop. If you are looking for an amazing and loving companion then please come down and meet Pineapple, she is waiting for YOU at Tulare County Animal Services.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/633c75c5ebfab.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/63191"},{"id":"o59-647-633329a62de0d","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/petty-officer-3rd-class-britt-sheridan\/","title":"Petty Officer 3rd Class Britt Sheridan","date_published":"2022-09-27T16:49:00+00:00","content_html":"

    We thank you for your service  Petty Officer 3rd Class Britt Sheridan, a Squaw Valley, California, native is one of those sailors. <\/p>\n\n

    \n
    \n “I joined the Navy to travel and to carry on a family tradition of military service,” said Sheridan. "My dad was in the Swedish Army and his dad was in the Swedish Navy. My mom's side has family members who also served in the U.S. Army."<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

     <\/p>\n\n

    Eighty years ago, members of Navy Construction Battalions were fittingly nicknamed, “Seabees,” a play on the C and B initials. They are responsible for building military bases and airfields, supporting humanitarian efforts and conducting underwater construction projects. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    Sheridan graduated from Reedley High School in 2013.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    “I'd like to thank my family for their support,” said <\/span>Sheridan. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    The values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Squaw Valley. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    “I learned to be humble and to never forget where you come from,” said Sheridan. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

     <\/span><\/span>Sheridan currently serves as a personnel specialist with Naval Construction Training Center at the headquarters for naval construction forces in Gulfport, Mississippi.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    \n Serving in the Navy means Sheridan is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on strengthening alliances, modernizing capabilities, increasing capacities and maintaining military readiness in support of the National Defense Strategy.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
    \n  \n <\/div>\n\n

    “The Navy protects our country from enemies both foreign and domestic,” said Sheridan. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    \n With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize the importance of accelerating America’s advantage at sea. <\/span><\/span><\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

     <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    “Maintaining the world’s best Navy is an investment in the security and prosperity of the United States, as well as the stability of our world,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. “The U.S. Navy—forward deployed and integrated with all elements of national power—deters conflict, strengthens our alliances and partnerships, and guarantees free and open access to the world’s oceans. As the United States responds to the security environment through integrated deterrence, our Navy must continue to deploy forward and campaign with a ready, capable, combat-credible fleet.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    \n  \n <\/div>\n\n

    Sheridan has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    “I'm proud of making it five years so far in my Navy career,” said Sheridan.  "I appreciate how much I've grown as a person." <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    Sheridan can take pride in continuing an 80-year legacy of service in the United States Navy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    “Serving in the Navy means a lot,” added Sheridan.  "I get to help people with their pay and other matters that are important to their lives. It requires a high level of customer service."<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/633329dfe3e86.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/63082"},{"id":"o59-647-6324b62b07c58","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/congratulations-to-nick-slater-headed-to-nashville\/","title":"Congratulations To Nick Slater Headed To Nashville","date_published":"2022-09-16T17:45:00+00:00","content_html":"

    Congratulations To Nick Slater he won the KJUG Country Show down ! He will be flying to Nashville to perform a 45 min set at AJ'S Good Time Bar  in front of 3 record label executives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

     <\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/6324b7e8c44c9.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/62971"},{"id":"o59-647-6317785feed76","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/pet-of-the-week-ducky\/","title":"Pet Of The Week Ducky","date_published":"2022-09-06T16:42:00+00:00","content_html":"

     <\/p>\n\n

    Are you looking for a snuggle Ducky? How about our one of kind Ducky the Great Pyrenees. This sweet boy has been at our shelter for a while now and has such a sad origin story that we just would love to see this big boy go to a good loving home. This sweet boy is about 4 years old and would love to go home with you. Please come down to Tulare County Animal Services and meet Ducky!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

     <\/p>\n\n

     <\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/631778891333a.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/62810"},{"id":"o59-647-6311e1509155b","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/cooling-centers1\/","title":"Cooling Centers","date_published":"2022-09-02T10:56:16+00:00","content_html":"

    COOL PLACES – Agencies and businesses in Kings County that open to the public during regular business hours. Participating businesses in Kings County include the list below. Please call ahead before your visit to the sites to confirm availability of space and operating hours.<\/p>\n\n

    LOCATION ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER<\/p>\n\n

    Armona Branch Library 233 E. Kings Street 559-583-5005<\/p>\n\n

    Armona Senior Center 10953 14th Avenue 559-852-4615<\/p>\n\n

    Avenal Police Department 317 Alpine Street 559-386-4444 Corcoran Branch Library 1001-A Chittenden Ave 559-992-3314 Corcoran Depot 1099 Otis Avenue 559-992-2177<\/p>\n\n

    Recreation Association of Corcoran 900 Dairy Avenue 559-992-5171<\/p>\n\n

    Hanford Branch Library 401 N. Douty Street 559-582-0261<\/p>\n\n

    Hanford Kings Gospel Mission 801 West 7th Street 559 415-6700 Lemoore Branch Library 457 C Street 559-924-2188<\/p>\n\n

    Stratford Branch Library 20300 Main Street 559-947-3003<\/p>\n\n

    *If you are a business or public agency prepared to open your site as a cool “place” in Kings County, please reach out to the Kings County Office of Emergency Services at (559) 852-2883. COOL CENTERS – facilities administered by each city in response to the National Weather Service forecast predicting temperatures at 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for two consecutive days and does not drop below 80 degrees F at night. Activation of center and hours of operation are determined by each city and may vary depending on its weather forecast.<\/p>\n\n

    Please contact in advance to determine hours of operation. CITY FACILITY NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER<\/p>\n\n

    City of Avenal Avenal Theater 233 E. Kings Street 559-386-5766<\/p>\n\n

    City of Hanford Longfield Center 560 S. Douty Street 559-585-2525 City of Lemoore Recreation Center 721 W. Cinnamon Dr. 559-924-6767<\/p>\n\n

    City of Corcoran Recreation Center 900 Dairy Avenue. 559-992-5171<\/p>\n\n

    *If you need transportation to a cool center during activation, KART may be able to assist with a ride to a designated location, with a 24 hour notice (except Sundays). Specific route times will be designated per event based on demand. Call (559) 584-0101 for additional information.<\/p>\n\n

    This list gets updated regularly. For the most current list please find it online at www.countyofkings.com\/oe<\/a><\/p>","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/62774"},{"id":"o59-647-630e3fb44df03","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/aaron-is-our-pet-of-the-week\/","title":"Aaron Is Our Pet Of The Week","date_published":"2022-08-30T16:49:00+00:00","content_html":"

    Aaron is a sweet little Foxhound mix who is only 3 months old and has been waiting for his forever home! For some reason, this cutie keeps getting overlooked! But how can you say no to this sweet face!??<\/p>\n\n

    So please help us find Aaron his new family! This cute puppy loves a good tennis ball and is waiting at Tulare County Animal Services off 14131 Ave 256 in Visalia for you!<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/630e3f6416888.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/62725"},{"id":"o59-647-630cef0d6fe7a","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/american-cancer-society-thrift-shop\/","title":"American Cancer Society Thrift Shop","date_published":"2022-08-29T16:53:00+00:00","summary":"My special Guest Carol Farris","content_html":"

    I love thrifting and a local gem in downtown Visalia is The Discovery Shop at 110 Main : <\/h2>\n\n

    You can shop donate or Volunteer-Listen to Carol Farris talk about the love for the Community, being able to work with such a wonderful organization. 
    \n <\/h2>\n\n

    \n

    For 55 years, the Society has owned and operated these specialty upscale resale stores, featuring items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles, and other household items.<\/h2>\n\n

    https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/discoveryshopvisalia<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/discoveryshopvisalia\/?hl=en<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

    https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/involved\/donate\/more-ways-to-give\/discovery-shops-national\/california-discovery-shops\/visalia.html<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/630cee30193de.jpeg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/62717"},{"id":"o59-647-6309117aa405b","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/saluting-the-troops\/","title":"Saluting The Troops ","date_published":"2022-08-26T18:31:00+00:00","summary":"Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Catoruiz, a native of Hanford,","content_html":"

     Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Catoruiz, a native of Hanford, California, serves the U.S. Navy aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.<\/p>\n\n


    \nCatoruiz joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Catoruiz serves as a fire controlman aboard USS Shoup.
    \n
    \n“I was inspired to join the Navy because I have a couple of family members who retired from the Navy and I did four years of NJROTC in high school, so I learned a lot about the Navy through that program,” said Catoruiz.
    \n
    \nGrowing up in Hanford, Catoruiz attended Hanford West High School and graduated in 2014. Today, Catoruiz relies upon lessons learned in Hanford to succeed in the military.
    \n
    \n“I learned communication and working as a team can really make things like everyday work life go a lot smoother,” said Catoruiz.
    \n
    \nThese lessons have helped Catoruiz while serving aboard USS Shoup.
    \n
    \nArleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers provide a wide range of warfighting capabilities in multi-threat air, surface and subsurface environments.
    \n
    \nA Navy destroyer is a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea. The ship is equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons system.
    \n
    \nMore than 300 sailors serve aboard USS Shoup. Their jobs are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the ship mission-ready at all times, according to Navy officials.
    \n
    \nServing in the Navy means Catoruiz is part of a world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on strengthening alliances, modernizing capabilities, increasing capacities and maintaining military readiness in support of the National Defense Strategy.
    \n
    \n“The Navy contributes to national defense because our whole purpose is projection of power,” said Catoruiz.
    \n
    \nMore than 90 percent of all trade travels by sea, and fiber optic cables on the ocean floor carry 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic.
    \n
    \nNavy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to ready sailors and a strong Navy.
    \n
    \n“Maintaining the world’s best Navy is an investment in the security and prosperity of the United States, as well as the stability of our world,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations.
    \n
    \n“The U.S. Navy – forward deployed and integrated with all elements of national power – deters conflict, strengthens our alliances and partnerships and guarantees free and open access to the world’s oceans. As the United States responds to the security environment through integrated deterrence, our Navy must continue to deploy forward and campaign with a ready, capable, combat-credible fleet.”
    \n
    \n“The Surface Force will continue to meet the challenge of strategic competition and respond to the realities of the modern security environment,” said Commander of Naval Surface Forces Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener. “ Our efforts are critical to preserve freedom of the seas, deter aggression and win wars.”
    \n
    \nSailors like Catoruiz have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
    \n
    \n“I'm most proud of going on deployment on the USS Bunker Hill to the Arabian Gulf,” said Catoruiz.
    \n
    \nAs Catoruiz and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
    \n
    \n“I'm really proud to serve in the Navy because not many are able to,” added Catoruiz<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/63091281ca368.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/62698"},{"id":"o59-647-63050fb00cfa9","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/no-adoption-fee-required\/","title":"No Adoption Fee Required","date_published":"2022-08-23T17:34:00+00:00","summary":"Check out Ruffio","content_html":"

    Meet Ruffio, one of 13 lost boys and girls that were abandoned in two different areas of Tulare County. This sweet boy loves to dance and wiggle for anyone walking by and is learning how to walk on leash. He, like all the other lost boys and girls in his family are fixed and ready to go to a new home today with No Adoption fee. Come meet him and his siblings at Tulare County Animal Services today!<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/59\/63050f77574f5.jpg","author":{"name":"Cody Carlson"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/118\/blogs\/posts\/62649"},{"id":"o59-647-62fd1e814cbef","url":"https:\/\/www.kjug.com\/on-air\/blogs\/kjug-mornings\/post\/alexander-ludwig-new-country-album\/","title":"Alexander Ludwig New Country Album","date_published":"2022-08-17T16:59:00+00:00","summary":"Aug 26th","content_html":"

    Had a chance to Alexander Ludwig who is an incredible actor but also a really good singer listen out our interview \n