arturo ayala

Arturo was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, under a strict Catholic household. Growing up, Arturo was active in the Cali-lifestyle; skateboarding, body surfing, and boogie boarding. Vying to see the world, meet new friends, and gain perspective, Arturo enlisted into the US Army when he was a senior in high school. After Basic Training in Oklahoma in July 1986, Arturo arrived at his first duty station in Fort Bliss, Texas, where his trauma began. ​

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