Author: Travis Mills
Born: 14 April 1987
Bio: Travis Fieldyen Mills is a retired United States Army soldier who became a quadruple amputee while serving in Afghanistan. He speaks across the country, motivating others to live by his motto: "Never give up. Never quit." He has also established a foundation to build a retreat for other special-needs veterans injured in combat and their families.

Mills grew up in Vassar, Michigan. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, where he rose to the rank of staff sergeant. On April 10, 2012, Mills was critically injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) on his third tour in Afghanistan, 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 such extensive injuries. During his three tours of duty in Afghanistan, Mills was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals.

Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Mills_(soldier)