She also underwent periodic overhauls to refurbish herself and modernize her equipment. The most significant of those occurred in June 1962 when, at the conclusion of her fifth Mediterranean tour, she entered Norfolk Naval Shipyard for an extensive overhaul which included the installation of a helicopter pad and concomitant equipment to expand her logistics support capabilities.
She underwent regular maintenance to keep up with technological advancements and improve her capabilities. A major overhaul occurred in June 1962 after her fifth Mediterranean voyage, during which she was at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where improvements were made such as the installation of a helicopter pad and related equipment to enhance logistics support.