The convoy arrived on time at Pearl Harbor on 22 April, and many of the ships received sailing orders for the United States. "Neshoba" was not among them. Instead, she was ordered by AdComPhibspac to take part in training maneuvers at Maui. OTC for the training schedule was ComTransRon 19. It was during these practice runs that "Neshoba" achieved the remarkable record of lowering all her boats into the water in the record time of nine minutes. Upon conclusion of these maneuvers, she proceeded back to Pearl Harbor where her new orders read, "REPORT SAN FRANCISCO FOR LOADING". She was on her way early the next day, and 24 May, saw "Neshoba "passing under the Golden Gate Bridge. Most of the crew took a few days' leave and when they returned, "Neshoba" was ready to sail again. This time, it was Okinawa with a load of Naval Ship Repair Unit personnel. The first leg of the trip carried her all the way to Eniwetok Island non-stop. Due to unloading difficulties in Okinawa, ships were held at all ports in the Pacific to wait their turn to go there. "Neshoba" was held for three weeks at Eniwetok.