Next, she would support the landing operations in Lingayen Gulf, fueling ships that were operating as part of the task force.
She arrived there on 9 September and began her duties fueling various ships of the fleet.
Tolneps in pressure suits were racing about, fueling ships and loading bombs.
On 4 February, the tanker Neshanic arrived at the second named, reported to Task Group 50.17, and fueled ships.
On 16 November, she fueled ships at sea.
On the 24th, Suamico entered Leyte Gulf where she fueled ships of the fleet.
The next day, the Suamico fueled ships off Iwo Jima.
She fueled various ships in the harbor until the 31st.
She departed the next day and fueled ships in the transport anchorage off Leyte from 23 to 27 October.
After fueling numerous ships in port there, she departed Hollandia on 5 December.