Toad the Tanker (Operation Aviation)

Toad the Tanker (Operation Aviation)

Toad is a KC-135 tanker, and he’s the most helpful plane in the sky! He shares his gas by refueling his friends in the air. Thanks to Toad and his giving nature, everyone stays airborne and accomplishes their missions. Toad the Tanker is part of the Operation Aviation ™ series of rhyming military aircraft adventures, featuring anthropomorphic fighter jets and a supportive cast of aviation friends. Available in English and Spanish ( El Tanquecito ). Ages 4 to 8. Teri Weber is a fourth-generation military officer who serves as a senior pilot in the US Air Force. A seasoned C-17A instructor aircraft commander, Teri has experience leading combat-ready aircrew members and operating aircraft in support of humanitarian relief, medical evacuations, presidential movements, and Department of Defense initiatives. With a passion for developing the next generation of aviators, Teri frequently volunteers with children of all ages and backgrounds, serves as a guest speaker at Girls in STEM and Girls in Aviation events, and engages with young students. She is currently assigned to the Pentagon and lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and their two young children. Brenda Harris is a second-generation Latina whose art is heavily influenced by nature and storytelling. Growing up in a military family and becoming an Air Force wife shaped her perspective. She currently lives in Colorado Springs with her family.