 On 23 March, "William C. Lawe" departed for Charleston, South Carolina, and a tender availability which lasted until 10 May.For the next several months, the destroyer operated in her home port area with exercises held at Port Everglades, Florida, and the Charleston-Jacksonville operations areas.On 15 August 1974, "Lawe" commenced regular overhaul at Todd and Avondale Shipyards, New Orleans, La.