U.S. Navy Service
Captain Arlo L. Olson (AK-245) was acquired from the U.S. Army on 1 March 1950 and immediately transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) USNS Capt. Arlo L. Olson (T-AK-245) for permanent assignment.
She continued to serve the U.S. Navy until she was placed out of service on 25 October 1956.
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