November 1, 2018

SAGAMIHARA, Kanagawa Prefecture--U.S. forces in Japan established a missile defense command near Tokyo on Oct. 31 that is close to a bustling train station here, triggering local protests over a lack of prior consultation about the move.

The command of the U.S. Army's 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade has been located at the Sagami General Depot near JR Sagamihara Station. It said 115 personnel will eventually be deployed there within six to 12 months after the first members arrived on Oct. 16.

A ceremony to mark the occasion was held at U.S. Army Camp Zama that spans the cities of Zama and Sagamihara.

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