Following operations along the California coast, she departed San Diego on 6 November 1964 for duty with the 7th Fleet. Arriving in Subic Bay on 30 November, she was under way again a week later for Vietnam to support the fight to thwart Communist aggression.
Following naval exercises along the California coast, USS sailed from San Diego on 6 November 1964 to join the 7th Fleet operations. Upon arriving in Subic Bay on 30 November, she resumed her voyage a week later for Vietnam to support the fight against communist forces.