She completed repairs on 27 January and, after a week of preparations, put to sea to begin operations out of Norfolk. Between late February and mid-June, the attack transport participated in a series of amphibious exercises and troop lifts. When not so engaged, she conducted independent ship's exercises and type training.
After completing repairs on January 27th, she set sail from Norfolk after a week of preparations to begin operations. Between late February and mid-June, the attack transport participated in amphibious exercises and troop lifts. When not engaged in these activities, it conducted independent ship's exercises and type training.