Vella Gulf
"Vella Gulf" arrived back at Guam on 15 August in time to receive the welcome news that Japan had capitulated. "Vella Gulf" participated in the initial occupation operations of the Japanese home islands. She provided food and fuel to other Fleet units off the coast and, in late August, alternated with in furnishing air cover for a replenishment group. The escort carrier then sailed for Tokyo Bay and arrived there on 10 September.