The Army will hold five public meetings on the draft environmental impact statement for the permanent stationing of the 2/25th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

The Army says the EIS includes analysis of all activities required to permanently station the 2/25th Stryker Brigade Combat Team. The public comment period began on July 20 will end on Oct. 30.

The programs will be held from 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. Before each meeting, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., information stations will be available for people who want specific information from Army representatives. The meeting schedule:

• Tuesday, Aunty Sally Kaleohano's Luau Hale, 799 Pi'ilani St., Hilo.
• Wednesday, Waimea Community Center, Big Island.
• Oct. 1, Nanakuli High School.
• Oct. 2, Wahiawa District Park.
• Oct. 3, Kawananakoa Intermediate School.

For more information or send written comments, contact Public Affairs Office, U.S. Army Environmental Command, Building E4460, 5179 Hoadley Road, Attention: IMAE-PA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5401. Telephone: 410-436-2556. Fax: 410-436-1693. E-mail: PublicComments@aec.apgea.army.mil.