The next month was a period of upkeep and rest for the crew.

She then enjoyed a period of leave and upkeep at her home port to round out the year.

Upon her arrival at Norfolk on the 28th, the ship began a period of leave and upkeep.

After the normal leave and upkeep period, she resumed operations out of Norfolk.

Training reached a successful culmination on 22 May, and a two-week upkeep period followed.

She then underwent a period of needed upkeep to have her boilers cleaned.

Chancellorsville then entered dry dock for an upkeep period in the fall.

After several more sea periods, Coontz went into an extensive upkeep period.

Following a period of upkeep, Barton prepared to put to sea on 14 March.

Following the usual leave and upkeep period, Ajax resumed her repair services.