14 June, she took part in the bombardment of Tinian Island, and received minor damage from a small caliber shell but continued operations in the Marianas until 23 June. After spending almost a month in the United States, she sailed for the Philippines, via Pearl Harbor.<unk> After spending almost a month in the United States, she sailed for the Philippines, via Pearl Harbor. "Brain"<unk>rendered fire support during the
Leyte landings (20 October), and repelled an enemy air attack on 18 November.