embarking some marine units there, she sailed from sasebo on 21 october and arrived at saipan on 6 november. at saipan, "shelby" reported for duty with operation magic carpet, and she sailed on 7 november loaded with homeward-bound servicemen. disembarking these at los angeles on 21 november, she underwent repairs before sailing from san pedro on 13 december on her second "magic carpet" run.