KC-46A Community Support Package

Grissom Air Reserve Base had the opportunity to be one of the bases in the running to receive the KC-46A mission set that had a potential to bring 125 airmen and airwomen and their families to the communities surrounding the base. In response to the DoD, Grissom Air Reserve Base was asked to compile information on the community and how they would accommodate the additional airmen and airwomen into the community from housing, utility infrastructure, education, and more. In partnership with the Miami County Economic Development Authority, RJL Solutions was brought onboard to compile data on the community, facilitate stakeholder conversations, and write and design the final report to be submitted to DoD.

RJL Solutions spent two days in Miami County, Indiana meeting with several stakeholder groups with the North Central Indiana region including education, municipalities, relators, legislators, local businesses, community groups and foundations, and base personnel, to compile information and additional data on the community and how the community would accommodate the addition of airmen and women and their families. RJL then compiled the data into a written report and created a community packet that highlighted the assets that existed in and around the region including recreation, educational opportunities (k-12 and higher education), entertainment, transportation, and more.