U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay
The ship tied up at Leyte Pier, U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, on the evening of 8 December 1966. Loading of supplies for the first line period was started immediately. Rear Admiral Walter L Curtis, Jr, Commander Carrier Division Nine, brought his flag aboard. In company with , and , "Enterprise" sailed for Yankee Station on 15 December, and took up her position there three days later.