USO Supporter,

Motherhood comes with its share of challenges — and when you add serving in the military to the mix, it becomes even more demanding. But being a military mom, deployed far from home and in the midst of the action, it is even more difficult.

This is particularly evident at Camp Casey in South Korea, one of the most isolated and remote locations where U.S. troops are stationed. The camp is just 13 miles from the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the heavily guarded strip of land that divides North and South Korea, and our troops’ presence is critical to establishing security and balance in this volatile region.

This can be incredibly stressful for service members, especially when separated from their loved ones back home. In fact, according to the Blue Star Families’ 2023 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, 45% of active-duty family respondents cited the “amount of time away from family as a result of military service” as a top concern. That’s why the USO works so hard to provide service members at Camp Casey and worldwide with resources, support and connections to home.

USO Camp Casey also hosts Military Moms Workshops to help military moms find support and connection. As part of the program, we invited Bernadette, a USO Camp Casey volunteer who is also a retired military mom, to talk about stress management and provide tips on self-care.

★ ★ ★ ★    ★ ★ ★ ★ “Military mothers play a critical role in serving our country, balancing the responsibilities of mothering and soldiering," Bernadette told the moms at the workshop. "Being a military mom comes with its own set of struggles and exhaustion, but as you navigate life in service, know you are seen and loved.” —RETIRED MILITARY MOM

At Camp Casey and hundreds of other locations across the globe, the USO strives to ensure that military moms and all our service members feel seen and appreciated every day. We thank you for supporting this crucial mission.

The USO