"Indiana" returned to Puget Sound naval yard for a needed overhaul. The work lasted until January 1945; the ship returned to active duty on the 24th of that month. "Indiana" took part in the bombardment of Iwo Jima, as well as in attacks on the Japanese home islands. Following the shore bombardments, "Indiana" joined the task force that had assembled to invade Okinawa; the ship provided ground support fire as well as anti-aircraft defense against the increasing number of Kamikazes that were attacking the invasion fleet. "Indiana" continued in these duties until the end of the war in August 1945.