"Meyerkord" returned to San Diego in August 1975 for maintenance and repair. During November 1975, "Meyerkord" began an extensive inspection and training cycle in preparation for her next WESTPAC which began 22 May 1976. While deployed, "Meyerkord" participated in a number of operations which included special surveillance, anti-submarine warfare exercises, naval gunfire exercises, marine support exercises and carrier task group operations. She also made a number of port visits in support of the Navy's Overseas Diplomacy program. "Meyerkord" returned to San Diego on 21 December 1976.