In December 1942, Loring was assigned to the 22nd Fighter Squadron, 36th Fighter Group, Ninth Air Force at Losey Army Airfield in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico. The unit flew anti-submarine patrols as part of a force defending the Panama Canal and Caribbean Sea areas. During this time, Loring primarily flew P-39 Airacobra and P-40 Warhawk fighter and ground attack aircraft.
In December 1942, Loring was assigned to the 22nd Fighter Squadron of the 36th Fighter Group under the Ninth Air Force at Losey Army Airfield in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico. The squadron conducted anti-submarine patrols as part of a defense mission covering the Panama Canal and Caribbean Sea areas. During this time, Loring primarily flew P-39 Airacobra and P-40 Warhawk fighter and ground attack aircraft.