The Western Carolines fell next and Ulithi became Neoshos new base of operations. From there she supported the vessels of TFs 50 and 58 as they helped secure the Marianas and blocked the enemy's efforts to open aerial and maritime lanes to carry reinforcements and supplies to the defenders of their constantly receding empire.
The Western Carolines fell, and Ulithi became Neoshos new base of operations. From there, she supported TFs 50 and 58 as they secured the Marianas and blocked enemy attempts to open air and sea routes for reinforcements and supplies to the defenders of their shrinking empire.