Peru, IN: The North Central Indiana Economic Development Partnership (NCIEDP) in cooperation with the Grissom Air Reserve Base offered an experience for 20 named Civic Leaders in Indiana. The 434th ARW Refueling Mission was a great success led by Col Buckley, Wing Commander and Lt Col Gary Lockard, Public Affairs. Jim Tidd, Executive Director of the Miami County Economic Development Authority works closely with Grissom in order to bring new investment and job opportunities to the area. The refueling mission is a great way to show off Indiana ingenuity and cooperation. Other named Civic Leaders included: Julie Ashmore, Bill Petronoff, Diane Thalmann, Laura Sheets, Susan Reed, Dan Hasler, Mindy Kenworthy, Charlie Sparks, Leo LeBrun, Donna Borgerding, Christy Householder and Michael McDermott.
