She returned to Hawaii on 5 February to embark more troops. On the 13th, the ship sailed, via Eniwetok, for the Philippines. She dropped anchor at Leyte on 4 March and began unloading her cargo the next day.
After returning to Hawaii on February 5th, she dispatched additional troops.  On the 13th, the ship departed from there, traveling via Eniwetok to the Philippines. On March 4th, she arrived at Leyte and began unloading her cargo the following day.