 She then returned via Purvis Bay, to the States, reaching San Pedro, California on 10 May 1944 for overhaul.Departing the West Coast on 19 June, she joined the logistic support group in the Marianas campaign supporting the occupation of Saipan.She returned to Eniwetok on 8 August and joined a large group of fleet oilers, cargo ships, tugs, escorts and, 12 days later, sortied from Eniwetok for maneuvers, proceeding to Manus Island in the Admiralty Islands group.