On 10 May 1967, "Walker" relieved of screening duty for from the Soviet destroyer "Besslednyy" (022) which was attempting to close "Hornet" and harass the task group. A collision occurred between the two ships with minor damage sustained by both ships. The next day, "Walker" was again involved in screening duties with a Soviet ship. Late in the afternoon, a Soviet "Krupnyy"-class destroyer ("025") began to maneuver in an attempt to close "Hornet"; "Walker" effectively maneuvered the ship away. The Soviet destroyer than signaled a left turn. "Walker" signaled "do not cross ahead of me." The Soviet ship came left and collided with "Walker" causing minor damage to both ships. Following exercises with the Republic of Korea Navy, "Walker" returned to Sasebo, Japan, and held a news conference and interviews on board concerning the Sea of Japan) incidents.