The Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) is the primary office of the Department of Defense with responsibility for providing adjustment assistance to communities, regions and States adversely impacted by significant Defense program changes. These changes include base expansions, closures or realignments; major contract changes that result in significant worker layoffs; and other personnel reductions and increases. OEA manages and directs the Defense Economic Adjustment Program and coordinates and facilitates the involvement of the Federal Agencies.
