On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries. Today, Travis helps other service members see their true potential no matter what injuries they might have sustained during active duty. Listen in to find out more about Travis's rebirth story.
Key Takeaways
- Why did Travis join the army?
- Travis shares his story and how he encountered an IED that ended up severely injuring him during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan.
- Travis was at peace that he was going to die.
- When Travis found out the extent of his injuries, at 25, he was worried about how he was going to be a husband and a father. Travis told his wife that it was okay for her to leave.
- Travis questioned, how this could be his destiny to go through life without his arms and legs?
- What keeps Travis moving forward?
- "It's important to feel present with your emotions"
- A lot has changed in the way people embrace veterans right now.
- Travis shares the importance of family and why he started the Travis Mills Foundation to help post 9/11 recalibrated veterans.
- How has Travis pivoted in his charity now that the pandemic has hit?
- Travis is living the dream.
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