 Later during 1954, "LST-1162" visited Havana, Cuba, with embarked naval reservists.During March 1955, "LST-1162" operated off Bloodsworth Island, conducting gunfire tests and serving as range safety vessel at the Navy's gunnery practice areas there.On 1 July 1955, USS "LST-1162" was named USS "Wahkiakum County" (LST-1162).