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 received periodic overhauls to keep up with technological advancements and improve her capabilities. In June 1962, after completing her fifth Mediterranean tour, she underwent an extensive overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard that included the installation of a helicopter deck and additional equipment to expand her logistical support.