On 18 December 1962 USS "Currituck" arrived back in Buckner Bay, Okinawa where she tied up to pier "Bravo" at White Beach. The Surrey Singers from Oklahoma City University entertained on board. A few members of the crew were lucky enough to see Bob Hope and his Troupe entertain at the US Army's Stillwell Field House on 23 December 1962. The crew had a Christmas party for Okinawan children, but it appeared that the sailors may have had the most fun. Both Protestant and Catholic Christmas services were held on Board. USS Currituck's Chaplain, Lieutenant W. A. Stewart, USN, conducted the Protestant services. USS "Currituck" departed on 7 January 1963 for Manila.