The USS Change (AM-159) was an Admirable-class minesweeper constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. Built by the Willamette Iron and Steel Works in Portland, Oregon, she was launched on December 15, 1942, and commissioned on February 28, 1944. Designed to clear minefields in offshore waters, she served primarily in the Pacific Theater, contributing to the Allied war effort through mine-sweeping and convoy escort duties. Following her commissioning, USS Change reported to the U.S. Pacific Fleet and arrived at Kwajalein on June 2, 1944. There, she undertook convoy escort missions between key strategic locations such as Pearl Harbor, Kwajalein, Majuro, and Eniwetok. Her role was crucial in safeguarding the movement of troops and cargo in rear areas, supporting front-line operations. From September 15, 1944, she was based at Eniwetok and participated in operations across the Pacific, including visits to Guadalcanal, Manus, Ulithi, Guam, Iwo Jima, and Saipan. These locations were vital to the ongoing island-hopping campaigns and the broader Pacific offensive. USS Change continued her service until August 5, 1945, when she departed for Seattle, Washington. After undergoing overhaul, she sailed to Pearl Harbor in November 1945 before heading to the east coast of the United States. She was placed out of commission in reserve at New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 3, 1946. She was reclassified as MSF-159 on February 7, 1955, but her exact removal from the Navy List is not documented. Ultimately, USS Change was scrapped in 1960. Throughout her career, USS Change played a vital role in maintaining safe passage for Allied forces across the Pacific, exemplifying the strategic importance of minesweepers in naval warfare.

This description has been generated using GPT-4.1-NANO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.