 At the end of this exercise in the South China Sea, she visited Bangkok, Thailand.After upkeep in Subic Bay and a run to Hong Kong, "James E. Kyes" got underway for Exercise "Cross Tee II" in the Sea of Japan with ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force.During her 14th Westpac deployment in July 1965, "James E. Kyes" reported for duty with TF 77, which she operated until 10 September.