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Severely Wounded Heroes

Travis Mills

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. (Ret.)

While at a resting stop in Afghanistan, Travis removed his backpack and set off an improvised explosive device(IED). He lost both legs above the knee, his right arm below the shoulder and his left arm below the elbow, leaving him a quadruple amputee.

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Travis's Incredible Story of Bravery & Patriotism

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills served three deployments overseas. In Afghanistan on April 10, 2012, while at a resting stop, Travis removed his backpack and set off an improvised explosive device (IED). He lost both legs above the knee, his right arm below the shoulder and his left arm below the elbow, leaving him a quadruple amputee.Travis was taken to Walter Reed National Medical Center for recovery. Just seven weeks after his injury, Travis began walking.After leaving the hospital, Travis was constantly on the move, relocating six times in one year. On October 15, 2014, the Mills family moved into their specially adapted smart home in Manchester, Maine. At his home dedication, Travis told the crowd through tears, “Thanks for bringing my family home.” Travis and his family are enjoying the independence their forever home provides. Today, he serves as a Gary Sinise Foundation Ambassador.


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We Proudly Built A Custom Home for Travis

The Gary Sinise Foundation was proud to build a custom home for Travis specially adapted to his unique needs.

We've built homes all across the nation for America's most severely wounded heroes. Every home is fully custom and 100% mortgage-free. Learn more about our custom homebuilding programs or support our efforts today.

Wall of Gratitude

Travis Mills

God bless you and your family 🙏
E. Paul
Maine
Much respect 🇺🇸
M. Reed
Maryland
Respect and gratitude 🎖️
R. Reed
Wyoming
THANK YOU TRAVIS, YOUR COURAGE SPEAKS VOLUMES.
B. Oliver
North Carolina
Travis, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
V. Townsend
Idaho
Thank you for your service
M. Freeman
Minnesota
Travis, thank you for your service.
E. Holt
New Hampshire
We admire the resilience you’ve shown through it all.
A. Morgan
Ohio
What I find most powerful is how you’ve built a new purpose out of the hardest moments.
K. Doyle
Arizona
Your grit has inspired countless people who needed hope.
P. Mitchell
Indiana
Your story reminds me that attitude matters as much as circumstance
A. Cook
Iowa
Your toughness has become an example others look to when life hits hard.
J. Edwards
West Virginia
  

 
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