About "Gettin' Short, LLC"

One morning as a young Navy Ensign, I walked out to inspect my division and review their work assignments for the day.  As I looked down the row, I noticed one of my more seasoned and squared-away Petty Officers was missing.  In his place was a pair of shoes with a cover (hat) resting on them.

Since he was such a solid performer, I was a little surprised to see that. 

Of course, the show must go on, so I went ahead with the inspection.  Reaching the shoes and cover, I did a smart left-face, looked down at them, and then at the petty officers standing at attention on either side. 

I asked, "What's with him?"

Without cracking a smile, one of them looked down at the shoes and cover, then he looked at me, then he stared straight ahead at attention and said, "I dunno, sir.  I guess he's gettin' short."

When a serviceman or woman gets orders to their next assignment, or for separation from the service, their attitude begins to change.  They stop paying attention to where they are, and start looking at what's coming next.  It affects their attitude like high school seniors. 

The shorter the time, the worse it gets.

When someone asks about it, they typical response is, "They're gettin' short."

That's when the military sends personnel to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to prepare them for separation from the service.  Unfortunately, that timing significantly reduces its effectiveness.

In addition, much of the TAP curriculum is on how to qualify for, and access, Veteran Affairs services.  For most Veterans, the last thing on their minds is extending their dependence upon the government, or government programs. 

In fact, tens of thousands of veterans are frustrated, angry - even suicidal - because no one has helped them understand the real differences between the military and civilian worlds. 

At Gettin' Short, LLC, we help veterans "break the code" on the civilian ROE (Rules of Engagement) and move more purposefully and successfully in the civilian world, so they can continue to honor their service to their country and be the leader in their homes.

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