U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) on Tuesday welcomed retired Staff Sgt. Peter Butler of Turlock as a Wounded Warrior Fellow in his Modesto office. Mr. Butler is a seven-year veteran of the United States Army, having served two tours in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom where he earned both a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. “The Central Valley has one of the largest communities of veterans in the nation and Pete will be a tremendous asset in advocating for the brave men and women who wore the cloth of this nation.” said Rep. Denham.