Soldier who lost all limbs in explosion expecting 2nd child

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The Associated Press

In this Friday, Aug. 8, 2014 photo, Staff Sgt. Travis Mills arrives at the Blaine House in Augusta, Maine. Mills lost four limbs when an improvised explosive device detonated under him in Afghanistan. He survived, along with his sense of humor and determination, to become an advocate for wounded warriors. On Saturday, he continued his efforts by jumping out of a plane with Maine’s first lady Ann LePage, wife of Gov. Paul LePage in northern Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

MOUNT VERNON, Maine — A soldier from Maine who lost all four limbs during an explosion in Afghanistan and went on to start a foundation to help veterans has an announcement: He and his wife are expecting another child.

Travis Mills, of Manchester, made the announcement to TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres this week. He and his wife, Kelsey, already have a daughter. Now, they’re expecting a baby boy.

The retired staff sergeant and Michigan native appeared on the show this week alongside former NFL player Jason Vobora. Mills has been training with Vobora, who operates a gym in Texas.

The Travis Mills Foundation was created to help wounded veterans, and a retreat for vets is being created at the former Elizabeth Arden estate in Rome and Mount Vernon in Maine.