 The "James E. Kyes" moored in Long Beach on 5 July ending a 3-month Westpac cruise.The "James E. Kyes" along with the rest of Desron 23, changed home ports on 1 September 1971 from Long Beach to San Diego, California due to the Navy's general administrative reorganization.On 5 June 1972, "James E. Kyes" departed San Diego for her 21st and final Westpac deployment.