Operating out of Charleston, South Carolina, the ship made two cruises to the Mediterranean in the spring of 1953 and the summer of 1954, strengthening the U.S. 6th Fleet in that troubled region.
Operating from Charleston, South Carolina, the ship made two significant deployments to the Mediterranean in spring 1953 and summer 1954, underscoring the U.S. 6th Fleet's commitment to stability in a volatile area.