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.
Curtiss's duties as commander included patrolling the Formosa Strait, transporting personnel and supplies to outposts, and visiting Tsingtao, China, before returning to the United States in March 1947.