While some military teens are relaxing this summer, one of MOAA’s military teens has been learning about the legislative process while exploring a potential career in policy.

Elsa Yoon – daughter of Col. Frank Yoon, USAF (Ret), chapter relations liaison for MOAA’s Judge Advocate Virtual Chapter – spent her summer becoming more familiar with a bipartisan bill that would require the Pentagon to look into reducing military moves as a way to increase family stability and improve readiness.

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The Supporting Tours Across Years (STAY) Act (H.R. 6146), introduced by Reps. Jennifer Kiggans (R-Va.) and Stanford Bishop (D-Ga.) could bring change to a system that forces some military children to attend a half-dozen schools, or more, from kindergarten through graduation.

“Moving every two years has impacted my education, the hobbies that I enjoy, and my friends,” Elsa told MOAA. “Being able to stay in one place would help me keep all of the connections that I’ve built.”

As part of her research, Elsa put together a talking paper on how reducing the frequency of military moves would help military kids like her. She also met with representatives from Kiggans’ office to learn about the status of the legislation, including whether they believe the bill could be included in next year’s National Defense Authorization Act.

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Elsa also learned about other opportunities to gain legislative experience as a military teen. The U.S. Senate Page Program, for example, allows high school students to get valuable experience working on Capitol Hill. Staffers from the office of Sen. Tim Kaine, who represents Elsa’s home state of Virginia, were happy to tell her more about the program and how to stand out as a top applicant.

MOAA members are always making a positive difference for the uniformed services community through their advocacy at the state and federal levels. If you have a military teen in your life, take some time this summer to teach them the importance of what you do and how they can become an advocate like you.