After more than four years, the Army has completed a draft environmental impact statement justifying continued use of Makua Valley.

Capt. Juanita Chang, Schofield Barracks spokeswoman, said yesterday that the draft EIS should be sent out for public comment within the next few weeks.

In anticipation of its release, Col. Howard Killian, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, will host a series of meetings to talk about the process.

The meetings will begin at 7 p.m. next Thursday at Nanaikapono Elementary School and 2 p.m. June 25 at Waianae District Park.