The frigate departed the naval ship repair facility at Yokosuka on 13 January 1975 en route to Subic Bay, Philippines. During this two-week at-sea period, she conducted antiaircraft and antisubmarine warfare operations with "Midway". The ship arrived on 27 January for a week at Subic Bav and participated in Operation "Readex" before returning to Yokosuka on 19 February. Upon arrival, she commenced a 20-day availability period; and, on 11 March, she got underway for 10 days of routine flight operations off Okinawa. She then returned to Yokosuka where she commenced upkeep and preparation for an upcoming cruise. On 25 March, "Worden" got underway for Pusan, Korea, for a port visit, thence to Subic Bay for operations. After completing operations, "Worden" headed for Thailand and a much awaited port visit.