The Travis Mills Foundation supports post-9/11 recalibrated veterans and their families through various programs that help these heroic men and women overcome physical and emotional obstacles, strengthen their families, and provide well-deserved rest and relaxation.
We support these veterans through our nationally recognized retreat located in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine. Veteran families who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation receive an all-inclusive, all-expenses-paid, barrier-free experience in Maine where they participate in adaptive activities, bond with other veteran families, and enjoy much-needed rest and relaxation in Maine’s outdoors.
The Travis Mills Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides programs to help recalibrate the lives of post-9/11 veterans who have been injured in combat. The Foundation offers various programs, including retreats for veterans and their families that include adaptive sports. TMF also offers training that transforms post-traumatic stress; those eligible include veterans, first responders, and active serving military.
Born and raised in Vassar, Michigan, United States Army Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated veteran, motivational speaker, actor, author, and advocate for veterans and amputees. He founded the Travis Mills Foundation to support fellow recalibrated veterans, and their families, in similar situations.
Recalibrate: To reexamine (one’s thinking, a plan, a system of values, etc.) and correct it in accord with a new understanding or purpose.
SSG Travis Mills coined the term “recalibrated veteran” after he lost portions of all of his limbs in an IED explosion while serving our country in Afghanistan. He didn’t want to be called a “wounded warrior” – his wounds had healed. Instead, he referred to himself as recalibrated; He adjusted to his new normal.
The word “Recalibrated” is used at the Travis Mills Foundation to describe a change in thinking. Recalibrated is used to describe a veteran with life changing injuries. The term is also applied to students in Warrior PATHH who transform struggle into strength and learn to thrive in the aftermath of trauma by achieving Post-Traumatic Growth; they, along with the men and women who attend our Caregiver Program, are also recalibrated.
The Travis Mills Foundation offers free retreats for post-9/11 recalibrated veterans and their families at the Travis Mills Foundation Veterans Retreat in the Belgrade Lakes region of Maine. This accessible retreat provides adaptive sports programs, wellness activities, and the chance to connect with other veterans.
The Foundation services veterans who have been severely injured (both physically and psychologically) during post-9/11 military services.
The Foundation accepts donations from individuals and organizations made online via the website. Donations help fund retreats, programs, and the operation of the Travis Mills Foundation Veterans Retreat. We also welcome volunteers interested in assisting and working with our organization.
Veterans and their families are welcome to attend multiple retreats if they feel it would be beneficial. The retreats offer an ongoing opportunity for support, healing, and bonding with fellow veterans.
Veterans and their families can apply for retreats by visiting the Travis Mills Foundation website, where the application information and program details can be found. TMF evaluates each application to ensure the retreats meet your and your family’s needs.
All our services and programs are free to veterans, families, and caregivers. This includes retreats, adaptive sports, and wellness programs. The Foundation relies on donations and fundraising efforts to cover the costs of these programs.
People can get involved with the Travis Mills Foundation by donating, volunteering, attending events, or raising awareness about the Foundation’s mission. There are many ways to contribute to the cause, from organizing fundraising events to spreading the word on social media.
The Travis Mills Foundation acknowledges the vital role of caregivers in the lives of injured veterans and includes them in their programs. They are encouraged to participate in our Caregiver Program to help them maintain their health and well-being.