On 11 June 1952, Vela was returned to the Navy and transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) and placed in service at Baltimore, Maryland the following day and was reinstated on the Navy list on 22 August.
June 1952, Vela was returned to the Navy. This was on 11. June 1952, Vela was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS). This was on 11. June 1952, Vela was placed in service at Baltimore, Maryland the following day. This was on 11. June 1952, Vela was reinstated on the Navy list on 22 August. This was on 11.