Travis Mills Keynote Speaker

  • Quadruple Amputee Veteran
  • Founder of The Travis Mills Foundation
  • New York Times Bestselling Author

Travis Mills's Biography

Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. Travis’s New York Times bestselling memoir, Tough as They Come, is currently available on sale in bookstores everywhere. Despite losing portions of both arms and legs from an IED while on active duty in Afghanistan, Travis continues to overcome life’s challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds. Travis lives by his motto:

“Never give up. Never quit.”

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 (improvised explosive device) 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.

Thanks to his amazing strength, courage, an incredible will to live, the heroic actions of the men in his unit, the prayers of thousands, and all the healthcare providers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, near Washington D.C., Travis remains on the road to recovery. Every day is a battle, but Travis continues to astound friends and family alike with his progress and amazing spirit.

In September 2013, Travis and his wife Kelsey founded the Travis Mills Foundation, a nonprofit organization, formed to benefit and assist post 9/11 veterans who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation. The veteran and their families receive an all-inclusive, all-expenses paid, barrier-free vacation to Maine where they participate in adaptive activities, bond with other veteran families, and enjoy much-needed rest and relaxation in Maine’s great outdoors.

The Travis Mills Group LLC was started shortly after, where Travis consults with and speaks to companies and organizations nationwide inspiring all to overcome life’s challenges and adversity.

Travis’s story has been featured on local and national news including Fox News’ Happening Now with Jenna Lee, The O’Reilly Factor with Bill O’Reilly, CNN with Barbara Starr, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

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Travis Mills's Speaking Topics

  • Never give up. Never quit.

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Videos of Travis Mills

Travis Mills Sizzle Reel
Owning Your Attitude | Travis Mills Motivational Speech | Goalcast
Travis Mills, Wounded Army Hero's Story of Grit and Perspective
Never Give Up. Never Quit. Bounce Back. With Travis Mills

Articles, Media & Podcasts

Books by Travis Mills

Comments & Testimonials

I don't know where to start but in short, Travis was nothing short of phenomenal at our event!! ... If you are considering Travis, stop what you are doing and sign him up now.
TODD ANDERSON Director of Sales Operations, Pictometry
Travis is a terrific public speaker, who fluctuates between humor and sobering sincerity."
STACY TAYLOR Executive Director, Open Hearts Foundation
Travis is one of the most inspiring and encouraging stories of our generation!
JEN ALLEN Director, Employee Communications, Lockheed Martin Corporation

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