SSGT TRAVIS MILLS

Travis Mills, a native of Vassar, Michigan, served with the 82nd Airborne Division and completed three combat deployments to Afghanistan. In 2012, an improvised explosive device caused catastrophic injuries resulting in the loss of portions of all four limbs. After extensive rehabilitation, Mills transformed his recovery into a national mission of service. He founded the Travis Mills Foundation, which provides adaptive programs, family support, and recreation for recalibrated veterans and their families. An author and motivational speaker, Mills has become a nationally recognized advocate for resilience, adaptive living, and wounded veterans.