Vietnam War Operations
Jason was dispatched to the Far East on 6 January 1959 and operated there until returning to San Diego, on 18 August. Her departure occurred prior to the deployment of a carrier task group in the area of Laos, as Communist insurgency once again threatened the peace. During Jason's 1960 deployment, the Communists renewed their drive to undermine the neutral government of Laos, and the 7th Fleet was again called to peace-keeping duties.
Following her return to San Diego, on 7 March 1961, Jason operated along the West Coast of the United States providing repair services through 1962. Another deployment with WestPac began on 3 January 1963, as the Communists turned their attention on Vietnam. The U.S. 7th Fleet became a main cog in the United States' determination to prevent Southeast Asia from falling to Communist-aligned forces. In the years since World War II, Jason was an important factor in keeping this force at maximum operating condition. She returned to San Diego on 7 July 1963, and serviced the U.S. Pacific Fleet along the West Coast through 1964.
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