Keppler then steamed for Yokosuka, Japan, arriving on 7 February 1951. Three days later she cleared port for the United States, reaching Newport on 14 March. She was overhauled and for the rest of the year engaged in refresher training and ASW operations.
Keppler steamed to Yokosuka, Japan, arriving on February 7, 1951. Three days later she departed port for the United States, reaching Newport on March 14th. She underwent repairs and spent the rest of the year in refresher training and ASW operations.