"Worden"s in-port period was marked by several inspections, an open house, plus visits from staff members of the 7th Fleet and officers of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. On 23 March, the ship departed for Chinhae and conducted antisubmarine warfare training en route. Once anchored, she completed the final phase of a Navy technical proficiency inspection. She returned to her home port on 28 March and conducted operations with Midway from 11 to 23 April. Preparations for a material inspection continued throughout April and May. "Worden" spent May in an upkeep period in Yokosuka with support from the destroyer tender and the Yokosuka repair facility.