After damage and voyage repairs at Subic Bay, Wabash commenced routine local operations in Philippine waters. On 9 July, however, she returned hurriedly to Subic Bay to load stores and cargo and departed the following day to conduct a "stern chase" of task group TG 77.7. This group was then headed for the Indian Ocean and a 30-day "show the flag" cruise.
Wabash resumed its normal operations after repairs at Subic Bay, operating in Philippine waters. Nevertheless, on July 9, she hastened back to Subic Bay to resupply and departed the following day to pursue task group TG 77.7, which was then en route to the Indian Ocean on a 30-day exhibition voyage.