After a stopover in her homeport, the FORREST SHERMAN went to sea again, this time steaming to Guatanamo Bay for six weeks refresher training.

                Following interim yard availability at Boston Naval Shipyard, FORREST SHERMAN embarked 37 midshipmen from NROTC units of colleges and universities throughout the country, and left for an 8-week cruise as a unit of Task Group 83.4.  FORREST SHERMAN was now under the command of CDR Frederick J. Kelley.

                USS FORREST SHERMAN again left Newport on 14 September as a unit of SOLANT AMITY III; a dual-purpose cruise which both maintained the readiness of the U.S. Navy’s South Atlantic Force and was instrumental in the President’s People-to-People Program.  Visits in connection with the cruise included Port of Spain and Pointe-a-Pierre, Trinidad, Abidjan, Republic of Ivory Coast, Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo, Capetown, Republic of South Africa, Port Gentill, Cabon Republic, and Freetown, Sierra Lione.

                Returning to Newport on 18 December, FORREST SHERMAN underwent a well-earned leave and upkeep period until the end of January 1962, after which she was assigned to the operational control of Commander, Anti-Submarine Force, and U.S. Atlantic Fleet.

                In February the FORREST SHERMAN was put to sea for type training, returning to Newport, Rhode Island on 1 March.  She remained for five days before getting underway again to participate in ASW operations.  While at sea she encountered a storm, that lasted for two days, which did considerable damage to the ship, particularly to the starboard side, as well as washing overboard almost all of her life rafts.  The FORREST SHERMAN returned to Newport, Rhode Island on 9 March and went immediately alongside the tender ARCADIA.  Upon completion of the basic needed repairs, the SHERMAN again returned to sea for additional ASW operations.  After the termination of these operations, she headed for New York City for a weekend recreational visit.  From there the ship went to Boston Naval Shipyard to complete the temporary repairs affected by the ARCADIA and to make her again fit for sea.

                Leaving the shipyard on 23 April, FORREST SHERMAN proceeded out to sea to participate in local operations and shortly thereafter in ASW exercises as the Flagship for COMDESFLOT TWO.  On 10 May, with their operations completed, FORREST SHERMAN returned to Newport in preparation for a recreational visit to St. John, New Brunswick from May 17-22.  While in St. John, one of the crewmembers, Donald J. Spann, BM2, was instrumental in saving the life of a 14-year-old boy who had fallen into the harbor.

                During the summer of 1962, FORREST SHERMAN spent most of her time alongside the tender USS YOSEMITE (AD-19) and in the Boston Naval Shipyard, preparing herself to deploy with the U.S. Sixth Fleet.

                On the 7^th of September 1962, the ship got underway for a seven-month tour in the Mediterranean.  Passing through the straits of Gibraltar as part of the versatile Sixth Fleet, operations became the keynote for the next six months to come.

                Several of the more glamorous ports visited included Istanbul, Turkey; Athens, Greece; Naples, Italy; Genoa, Italy; Cannes, France; and Beirut, Lebanon.  For the ship’s first time, FORREST SHERMAN was deployed to the Red Sea and Middle East area for two months.  Here, visiting small countries, spreading good will and representing the United States became the primary mission.  Nine of the “secluded ports” in this area included Aqaba, Jordan; Jidda, Saudi Arabia; Port Sudan, Sudan; Assab, Ethiopia; Djibouti, French Somaliland; Aden, Adenji; and the furthermost east, Bombay, India.

                Nine days over the Christmas and the New Year holidays in Bombay saw the FORREST SHERMAN 8,000 miles from her homeport and the first to ring in the New Year 10 hours before her sister ships in Newport.  The weather was pleasant, but the lack of snow was obviously missed by the New England crew.

                Back through the Suez Canal and into the Mediterranean on the 21^st of January 1963 was the order of the day, to rejoin the Sixth Fleet.  The remaining two months went very quickly as the crew spent several days on the French and Italian Riviera intermixed with high tempo Fleet operations.

                The on the 21^st of March with the Rock of Gibraltar abeam to starboard, FORREST SHERMAN was homeward bound to bring to an end on the 31^st of March, a long trip and to once again unite families and friends.

The month of April was spent alongside the tender, USS CASCADE, for upkeep and minor repairs.  May saw the ship underway again, this time to Norfolk, VA, where the ships of Destroyer Squadron TEN attended the ASW Tactical School for a week as units of Task Group 83.4.  Upon completion of the school, TG 83.4 that included the USS INTREPID, the fleet oiler  USS ALLAGASH; and the submarine USS SEA OWL, they departed for the Virginia Capes Operating Area where theory was put into practice.  After a week of ASW exercises, the ships returned to their homeports, FORREST SHERMAN to prepare for an INSURV Inspection, which began on 25 May.  

During the first week of June, FORREST SHERMAN embarked 22 Mid-shipmen from NROTC units of universities throughout the country and departed Newport to participate in a six-week cruise as a unit of TG 83.4.  During the cruise the ship visited Bermuda and St. John, New Brunswick.

 Returning to Newport on 14 July 1963, FORREST SHERMAN began a two-week tender period with the USS CASCADE in preparation for entering Boston Naval Shipyard for a routine three-month overhaul commencing 6 August.  Before entering the shipyard, FORREST SHERMAN journeyed up the Hudson River in New York to participate in the 175^th anniversary of the town of Greenburg, New York during which many notable state and local officials were entertained on board.  At this point Captain Kelley was relieved as commanding officer by CDR Robert H. Ewing.

 Upon completion of her yard period in November 1963, FORREST SHERMAN headed south to Guatanamo Bay, Cuba for refresher training stopping for a week on the way at Key West, Florida to act as ASW school ship.  After six weeks of arduous training at Guatanamo Bay, it was a happy crew that finally returned home again to Newport, Rhode Island in January 1964.

 The FORREST SHERMAN’s first tour of 1964 was a brief trip to Culeba, Puerto Rico, to participate in a number of gunnery exercises.  In the first week of March, the ship made a visit to Philadelphia for one week and then returned to Newport, for daily operations.

 On April 29 the men of the FORREST SHERMAN said goodbye to their families for four months, as the ship deployed to the Mediterranean join the Sixth Fleet.

 The FORREST SHERMAN’s Mediterranean cruise was highlighted by a number of arduous Sixth Fleet exercises, and by her participation in the 1964 Midshipmen First Class, who were on board training as junior officers.

 But the Mediterranean cruise was certainly not all work and no play, as the crew visited Manton of the French Riviera, and Savon, Naples, Genoa, and Civitavecchia, most of the crew visited Rome, which was only a forty minute train ride away.  A number of the crewmembers were also fortunate enough to have an audience with Pope Paul VI, at his summer palace outside Rome.

 The spirit of the men of the FORREST SHERMAN was demonstrated in Savona, Naples, and Genoa where they donated hundreds of man-hours for reconstruction and building at local orphanages.

 Finally, early in the foggy morning of August 28, FORREST SHERMAN tied up alongside Pier One in Newport, and her men were once again reunited with their families.

 After tender availability period in September, FORREST SHERMAN shoved off for Spain on October 10 to participate in Operation Steel Pike, the largest amphibious operation undertaken by any nation since the assault upon Okinawa in 1945.  During this operation, FORREST SHERMAN operated as flagship for the antisubmarine screen commander, and as flagship for the advance force.

 After the successful landing, the FORREST SHERMAN made a six day visit to Portsmouth, England and while there, most of the crew also saw the sights of London, which was only ninety minutes away by train.

 On November 17 the men of the FORREST SHERMAN returned to Newport and their families to celebrate their first Christmas at home in three years.

 On February 1, 1965 the FORREST SHERMAN was underway again, for three week in which she took part in ASW operations in the Atlantic operation area, which were highlighted by a three-day LANTFLEX ASW exercise, and a brief visit to the ASW TACTICAL SCHOOL in Norfolk, VA.

 From March 8 until March 30, FORREST SHERMAN took part in a springboard-training cruise in the Caribbean, making visits to San Juan, St. Thomas, and Bermuda.  From April 26 to May 1, she took part in another ASW Cruise with the USS WASP (CVS-18).

 After a brief return to her homeport, FORREST SHERMAN was underway by June 7; as a member of ASW Group 4 operating with USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CVS-39) for a Midshipmen Cruise.  She first stopped at Annapolis and then made a four-day visit to New York.  During this visit the Midshipmen were guests at a formal ball hosted the New York Chapter of the Navy League of the United States.  In July CDR Frank J. Korb relieved Captain Ewing.

 For the remainder of 1965 FORREST SHERMAN underwent an engineering overhaul period in Newport and at the Boston Naval Shipyard, Boston, Mass.

 February 15, 1966, FORREST SHERMAN steamed out of Newport for a four-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.  Her operations took her to both the Eastern and Western areas enabling her to visit many ports, including:  Valencia and Alacante, Spain,; Taranto and Naples, Italy; the Island of Malta; Navpilion and Thesalonkia, Greece; and Mamaras, Turkey.

 April 22, 1966, FORREST SHERMAN had the privilege of taking part in a special review of nine U.S. warships by King Constantine of Greece and the Royal Family near Athens.  Among the ships present were the USS SPRINGFIELD, Flagship of Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, USS SARATOGA (cva-60) and USS ALBANY (CG-10).

 During the four months in the Mediterranean, FORREST SHERMAN took part in ASW and AAW exercises with the USS FORRESTAL(CVA-59), USS AMERICA (CVA-66), USS SARATOGA (CVA-60) and the USS ALBANY (CG-10).  Also included were operations with the French Navy (FAIRGAME IV) and the Spanish Navy (SPANEX).  On July 9^th, FORREST SHERMAN returned to Newport for rest and repairs.

 Under special orders, FORREST SHERMAN left Newport on the 19^th of September to rendezvous with the USS NORTHAMPTON (CC-1) to escort her to Campobello Island.  On board the NORTHAMPTON was the President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson.

 During the months of October, November and December, FORREST SHERMAN deployed out of Newport for short periods taking part in various ASW exercises.  On the 24^th of October she made a brief visit to Key West to act as ASW School Ship, for a period of three days.  From November 28 to December 17, FORREST SHERMAN took part in LANTFLEX 66.  While on LANTFLEX on November 29^th at 1705, Seaman Anthony Trujillo fell overboard from the starboard side of USS WASP (CVS-18) during a refueling operation.  FORREST SHERMAN (DD-931) then in lifeguard station behind USS WASP took immediate action.  Despite darkness and choppy seas, Seaman Trujillo was safe onboard the SHERMAN at 1712 after spending a total of only seven minutes in the water.  After LANTFLEX, FORREST SHERMAN returned to Newport to spend the holidays.

 After spending the holidays and a short period of preparation, the FORREST SHERMAN once again left for the Sixth Fleet operation in the Mediterranean on March 1, 1967.  The crew of the FORREST SHERMAN was able to visit many exciting ports in Spain, Italy, Malta, Green, Crete, Turkey and France.  Then after four months, the FORREST SHERMAN returned to Newport on 20 July 1967.

 Commencing in early August 1967 FORREST SHERMAN participated in local training exercises off the east coast of the United States.  On August 24, 1967, the FORREST SHERMAN arrived in Boston for a three-day stay, as an open house ship in conjunction with the American Legion Convention.

 Upon her return to Newport, the SHERMAN continued her busy schedule of up keep and training.  On September 12, 1967, the FORREST SHERMAN was again underway; this time on a daily basis while serving as a spectator ship for guests of the Navy viewing the America’s Cup Races of Newport.  After witnessing the United States successful defense of the American Cup, and much to the dismay of the many Australian guests on board, the FORREST SHERMAN moored alongside the tender ARCADIA for a well-earned upkeep period and final preparation of INSURV Inspection on October 2, 1967.

 The months of October and November were primarily devoted to upkeep and repair in preparation for the upcoming Shipyard Overhaul period scheduled to begin on 25 January 1968.  The only exceptions occurred on 16 October 1967 when FORREST SHERMAN departed for five days in the Virginia Capes operational area to provide services for the training of Prospective Submarine Commanders; and on 4 November 1967, when Commander Thomas J. Clancy, Jr. relieved Captain Frank J. Korb as Commanding Officer of the USS FORREST SHERMAN.

 On December 1, 1967, FORREST SHERMAN was called upon to proceed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to provide gunfire support for the naval Base and to patrol the ocean approaches to the Bay area.  Though much of the time was spent on station ready for any emergency that might develop, valuable hours were found for training all hands, and the brief escape from winter provided the opportunity for exterior maintenance not possible in Newport.

 The fear of missing Christmas at home proved overly pessimistic, as the SHERMAN was relieved by the SSS R.L. WILSON on 18 December and after a brief stop at the Naval Ammunition Depot in Earle, New Jersey to unload ammunition, the SHERMAN arrived in Newport on 22 December 1967.  The final tender overhaul period began on 3 January 1968 and on 25 January 1968; the SHERMAN left Newport and headed for the Boston Naval Shipyard and a scheduled five-month overhaul period.

 On July 1, FORREST SHERMAN relieved the USS DAVIS (DD-937) as Flagship of Destroyer Squadron TWELVE, commanded by Captain J.E. Murphy, USN.

 Upon the completion of the overhaul and sea trials, FORREST SHERMAN returned to Newport, Rhode Island on 11 July 1968.

 On 21 July 1968, after a brief stop at Earle, New Jersey to take on ammunition, FORREST SHERMAN arrived at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for a routine period of Refresher training.  The dawn-to-dusk grind of unifying the largely fresh crew into the FORREST SHERMAN tradition of total readiness was interrupted by a tender availability in Mayport, Florida and a welcome liberty stop at Kingston, Jamaica on 20 September 1968.

 On 10 October 1968, FORREST SHERMAN completed her training and departed for Vieques Island in the Caribbean to take on ammunition and arrived in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands for three days of relaxation.

 From 14-16 October, FORREST SHERMAN provided Naval gunfire support services for Marine observers at Calebra Island, after which the ship departed for her homeport and arrived in Newport, Rhode Island on 19 October 1968.

 After a routine leave and upkeep period, FORREST SHERMAN once again left for SIXTH Fleet operations in the Mediterranean on 25 November 1968.

 After a call in Rota, Spain on 14 December 1968, the FORREST SHERMAN rendezvoused with Task Group 60.1 and arrived in Athens, Greece to celebrate Christmas and to usher in 1969.

 MAJOR CONVERSIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

       1.   Removal of the forward 3-inch, 50 caliber Mount 31 and
            associated magazine.  
       2.  Relocation and modification of unit commander’s
            stateroom.  
       3.  Greatly enlarged radio central and improved    
            communications facilities.  
       4.  Expanded and updated FCM capability.  
       5.  Removed 21-inch torpedo tubes.

Prior to leaving the Boston Naval Shipyard after overhaul Captain Clancy was relieved as commanding officer by CDR Richard E. Flynn.

 During her 14 distinguishing years, FORREST SHERMAN had deployed with U.S. Naval Forces around the world and on 31 May 1969, she returned home from her eighth tour with the Sixth Fleet where she operated with the Navies of Italy, Great Britain, Turkey, and Greece and acted as good will ambassador of the United States in the countries of Spain, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Malta, and Tunisia.  At her return from her Mediterranean deployment, she started a one-month leave and upkeep period.

On 7 July 1969, FORREST SHERMAN began her quarterly tender availability period.  From 28 July, FORREST SHERMAN remained in port to undergo repairs to her boilers and on 8 September, repairs to her boilers were completed and SHERMAN departed Newport, Rhode Island.

On 7 October, FORREST SHERMAN departed Newport for ASW operations in the Narraganset Bay operating area.  FORREST SHERMAN conducted Certification Trials of the MK-29 Towed Target for the USS PUGET SOUND.  FORREST SHERMAN successfully fired three MK-46 torpedoes at the target, which was a unique accomplishment as she was towing the target.  Upon completion of the trials, FORREST SHERMAN returned to Newport in October 1969.

On 3 November, FORREST SHERMAN, accompanied by the USS MILES FOX, USS DYESS, USS FISKE, and various Coast Guard cutters were dispatched from Newport on the most trying and difficult of all missions – rescue at sea.  The Liberian freighter KEO was sinking in the North Atlantic.  After having beat their ways through heavy seas, the Newport ships arrived at the scene only to find that the KEO had sunk.  After searching the area for survivors, the FORREST SHERMAN battled her way home to Newport, arriving on 8 November 1969.

During the period between 8 November and 12 November, FORREST SHERMAN remained in Newport, conducting routine maintenance in preparation for one week of Hunter Killer Operations with the USS WASP.  On 13 November, SHERMAN departed Newport to commence the Hunter Killer Operations within the local operating area with the WASP, returning to Newport on 22 November 1969.

The period between 22 November and 12 December 1969, the FORREST SHERMAN underwent minor repairs and maintenance while alongside her tender during her tender availability period, making all trial and final last minute preparations for her expected upcoming deployment to the Western Pacific and the troubled water of Vietnam in January 1970.

FORREST SHERMAN spent the Christmas holidays in her homeport and ushered in the New Year expecting to leave soon afterward for a seven-month deployment to the U.S. Seventh Fleet in January 1970.  On 31 December 1969, FORREST SHERMAN observed the Christmas holiday period in Newport while continuing to undergo boiler repairs.