 With hostilities ended, "Earl V. Johnson" arrived at Okinawa on 4 September, and a week later, began the occupation of Jinsen and Taku, piloting vessels, guarding against submarines, and spotting and destroying mines.She departed Buckner Bay, Okinawa, on 8 November 1945, arriving at Boston on 15 December.She was placed out of commission in reserve at Jacksonville, Florida, on 18 June 1946.