During his time as commander, Curtiss operated with patrol squadrons in the Formosa Strait, ferried men and supplies to outlying bases and made several visits to Tsingtao, China, before returning the United States in March 1947.
During his command, Curtiss oversaw patrol squadrons in the Formosa Strait, transported personnel and supplies to remote bases, and visited Tsingtao, China, before returning to the United States in March 1947.