The Maritime Commission transferred the ship to the United States Army which named her USAT General Hugh J. Gaffey. She served the Army Transport Service until 1 March 1950 when the Navy re-acquired her.
The Maritime Commission handed over the vessel to the U.S. Army, who christened her USAT General Hugh J. Gaffey.  She operated for the Army Transport Service until March 1, 1950, when the Navy took back control of the ship.