JOHN ARROYO
Captain, U.S. Army
Masters in Christian Leadership, School of Urban Missions
While starting school he was told about SOF from his friend, and fellow Sentinel, Mike Gonzales. SOF’s living and housing subsidy helped alleviate financial stress for him and his family. John also received a stand-up desk provided by VARI, which allowed him to focus on his educational goals and have flexibility in sitting or standing depending on his current pain level. Having a financial counselor will also help him and his family build a solid budget and a stable financial future. Working with mentors in our program is helping him with all aspects of his educational journey.
John completed a Masters in Christian Leadership from the School of Urban Missions (SUM) in San Antonio and will continue sharing his story of resiliency and his faith while becoming an evangelist and preacher. He hopes to use his scars and story to help anyone in need from taking their life and to be a living testament that there is hope and a future no matter your situation. John and his wife, Angel, currently live in San Antonio, TX where they both work at the Roever Foundation. In January 2020, John published his first book, Attacked at Home: A Green Beret’s Survival Story of the Fort Hood Shooting.