Founded in 1961, the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation continues to assist communities across all 50 states and the U.S. territories. These communities have different economic profiles and demographic make-ups but share the goal of supporting the military mission. With headquarters in Arlington, Virginia and the Western Regional Office in Sacramento, California, the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation employs an interdisciplinary staff that helps states and communities support the National Security Strategy by achieving economic resiliency and agility in the face of shifting Department of Defense priorities. This is done by engaging with state and community leaders, the Military Services, and other Federal agencies to develop strategies around positive economic growth; support nearby civilian use adjustments; and ensure the balance of community growth in order to enhance the readiness, resiliency and sustainability of installations and in support of the military mission.