Post Decommission Status
Tarawa was transferred by the USNS Salvor to the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility at Middle Loch, Pearl Harbor, where she sits today. Tarawa in Category B Reserve to satisfy Marine Sealift Requirements.
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