Gayler commanded the aircraft carrier  from May 1959 to June 1960, and then served as the U.S. Naval Attache in London, England, from August 1960 to August 1962.
Gayler led the aircraft carrier from May 1959 to June 1960, and then took on a diplomatic role as the U.S. Naval Attaché in London, England, from August 1960 to August 1962.