 She got underway for that island on 23 May and anchored in waters off Okinawa on the 27th.While awaiting clearance to proceed to the beaches to unload her cargo "Arenac" underwent frequent alerts for enemy air attack.She moored off Hagushi Beach on 3 June, finished unloading her cargo and passengers by the 5th, and then began taking on personnel for evacuation from Okinawa.