She was returned to the United States on 27 July 1946 and sold into merchant service 22 April 1947 as "Lancero" (later renamed "President Osmena" in 1965 and "Lucky One" in 1971).
She was returned to the United States on 27 July 1946 having arrived at Norfolk Navy Yard on 20 July. The flightdeck was removed and she was sold into merchant service 22 April 1947 as "Lancero" (later renamed "President Osmena" in 1965 and "Lucky One" in 1971).