Philadelphia native proudly celebrated Armed Forces Day

MAYPORT, Fla. — (May 13, 2022) – Senior Chief Operations Specialist Tiffany Palmer, a native of Philadelphia, is a 2005 graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls and a 2017 Pennsylvania State University graduate. She is proud to serve her country this Armed Forces Day as a member of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. “I specialize in gathering, processing, evaluating and disseminating tactical and navigational data,” said Palmer of her job. The month of May marks Military Appreciation Month, includes Armed Forces Day, which honors those currently serving in the military, and Memorial Day, which honors the sacrifices of those who died while serving their country. Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday of May and stems from the unification of the armed forces under the Department of Defense. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet supports U.S. Southern Command’s joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American region.