What does the Travis Manion Foundation do?
We are building up America’s communities Through character-driven programming, veterans and families of the fallen do more than serve their nation. We empower them to strengthen it, to reshape it, to push our communities to be better versions of ourselves.
Who started Travis Manion Foundation?
Janet Manion
Shortly after the death of 1stLt Travis Manion in Iraq on April 29, 2007, the fallen Marine’s mother, Janet Manion, founded Travis Manion Foundation with the goal of honoring the fallen by challenging the living.
What happened to Travis Manion?
As he led the counterattack against the enemy forces, Travis was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper while aiding and drawing fire away from his wounded teammates.
Where is the Travis Mills Foundation located?
Maine
The Travis Mills Foundation is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families who have experienced a permanent physical disability as a result of their service to our country. We support these veterans through our nationally recognized retreat located in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine.
What was Travis Manion MOS?
After completing his military occupational school Travis was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force Camp Pendleton, CA. Shortly after arriving at his first duty station, Travis was sent with his unit to Iraq for his first tour.
How did Travis Mills lose his arms and legs?
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.
What is Travis Mills doing now?
In 2020, Mills formed the band Girlfriends with Nick Gross, with the duo citing Blink-182, 5 Seconds of Summer and All Time Low as the band’s musical influences.
Is Gary Sinise involved with wounded warriors?
For decades, Gary has been visiting our nation’s wounded service members in hospitals at home and overseas, to include remote combat locations. He saw firsthand the difficulties faced by the recovering heroes and the heavy impact on their loved ones.
When was Travis Manion killed?
April 29, 2007
During his final patrol mission on Sunday, April 29, 2007, Travis was killed by enemy sniper fire in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq while fighting courageously to defend against an enemy ambush.
What year did Travis Manion graduate from USNA?
2004
Travis graduated in 2004 from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he was a pre-season national top 20 wrestler. He won the 2002-2003 Weems Award for leadership and dedication, which was presented by the Naval Academy Wrestling Association.