 On 29 June, she anchored in Garapan Anchorage, Saipan, and fueled ships in the harbor.Later that day, "Suamico" put to sea to avoid night kamikaze attacks and returned to the anchorage the following morning.On 30 June, she was at sea again, circling Tinian and Saipan; then returned to Garapan Anchorage the following day.