 "Comptuex 1-78" was held in the Caribbean from 3 to 12 November, followed by a port visit at Nassau, Bahamas.Departing the Bahamas on 19 November, "Lawe" stopped briefly at Port Everglades, Florida, before returning to New Orleans on 21 November for the holiday season.The destroyer arrived at Mayport, Florida, on 17 January 1978 for intermediate maintenance availability.