1975 Caribbean Operations
For the first four and one-half months of 1975, the ship operated in the Caribbean. On 10 May, she returned to Charleston and prepared for an overhaul. On 16 June, she entered the Detyen's Shipyard, Wando, South Carolina. Her overhaul was finished on 11 November; and, on 3 December, Assurance got underway for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and refresher training. She returned to Charleston on 23 December for holiday leave and upkeep.
The minesweeper began 1976 in upkeep at Charleston and operated in the Jacksonville, Florida, area from 13 to 26 March. She conducted special operations in the western Atlantic Ocean from 15 April through 14 June and, after a brief visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, returned to Charleston. On 26 July, Assurance got underway for two weeks of operations in the Virginia Capes area, followed by a week of repair work on her engines at Little Creek, Virginia. On 20 August, Assurance arrived back at Charleston and remained there for the duration of the year.
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