Norman Scott
From 8 June to 12 August, "Cleveland" participated in the Marianas operation. On 24 July, during the invasion of Tinian, "Cleveland" came to the aid of the destroyer . "Norman Scott" was hit six times within a few seconds by shore batteries. "Cleveland" maneuvered between "Norman Scott" and the shore batteries, preventing her from taking any more hits. She conducted softening-up bombardments and then gave fire support for invading troops until she joined TF 58 for the Battle of the Philippine Sea on 19–20 June. Although few enemy aircraft penetrated the screen of American carrier planes, "Cleveland" was credited with splashing at least one enemy aircraft and assisting in downing another of the few which did get through.