When not so engaged, she conducted independent ship's exercises and type training.
She then conducted type training and other exercises along the California coast for the remainder of the year and into 1979.
The task group conducted type training in the waters off Key West until the 8th.
She then proceeded to the Jacksonville, Florida operating areas for type training.
Her activities consisted mostly of type training and independent ship's exercises.
From Cavite, she engaged in local operations and type training until war broke out.
She resumed west coast operations almost immediately with type training and a weapons inspection.
Then came several days of type training in nearby waters followed by holiday leave and upkeep to close out the year.
Refresher and type training occupied her time until mid-May 1966.
She promptly began a cycle of upkeep, type training, and inspection.