Colonel Tate grew up in a variety of locations around the world as an Air Force dependent. In 1988 she earned distinguished graduate from the Reserve Officer Training Corps and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the USAF. Colonel Tate served in a wide variety of clinical and leadership positions at medical facilities in the United States, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom. She earned her right to VFW membership by deploying in support of both Operation Desert Storm & Afghanistan. She currently serves as the Commander of VFW Post 1446, Red Lion, PA. Additionally she serves as the adjutant for PA District 21. She is married to Chief Master Sergeant (USAF Ret) Daryl E. Webb, Trustee VFW Post 1446, Red Lion, PA.