On today's SanDiego News Now podcast: The National Guard was about 9,000 troops short of its recruiting goal this year, so leaders are trying new ways to persuade people to join. Listen ⤵️
The National guard faced some challenges recruiting enough troops this year. More on that next. But first... let’s do the headlines….Right after the holidays is when San Diego County has historically seen its largest spikes in COVID and the flu.
Here in San Diego County influenza cases are slowly dropping, but Dr. Jyotu Sandhu with Sharp Rees-Stealy says don’t take it for granted. Health officials say people can take steps to reduce the burden by not traveling or going to parties if sick, wearing a mask in crowded places and taking parties outdoors.High tides on the coastline could reach seven feet today and tomorrow.San Diego lifeguards say King Tides bring extreme low tides as well.Coastal officials say King Tides are also a reminder of the hazard of rising sea levels, because of climate change.
That's led Guard leaders - both at the state and federal level - to try new ways to persuade people to join.This holiday season, the 42nd infantry division of the New York Army National Guard has took its concert band on the road. *begin music*. They brought holiday classics to community centers across the state, starting at the Warrior Ranch on Long Island, where veterans and civilians train rescued horses. Staff Sergeant Pamela Pfiel plays the flute.
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