Close to 300 U.S. soldiers protect Gaziantep , an industrial city of 1.4 million people . The Turkish government has been accused by the United States and Israel of supporting Islamic State militants in Syria. Commander : `` We 're protecting against '' any Syrian `` tactical ballistic missile or rocket attack '' Last year , at Turkey 's request , U.S. , Germany , Netherlands agreed to send missiles .
Close to 300 U.S. soldiers protect Gaziantep , an industrial city of 1.4 million people . They operate Patriot missile launchers and radar stations near the Syrian border . Commander : `` We 're protecting against '' any Syrian `` tactical ballistic missile or rocket attack '' Last year , at Turkey 's request , U.S. , Germany , Netherlands agreed to send missiles .