 After a relaxing six days in Kenya, USS "Worden" returned to the Gulf of Oman, resuming her role as Air Defence Commander on 22 June 1980, the cruiser continued to operate with the Eisenhower and Constellation Battle Groups before she again departed Gonzo Station on 6 July 1980, this time for good, steaming south east and arriving in Perth/Fremantle, Western Australia, at A Shed, Victoria Quay, Fremantle Harbour on 16 July 1980.Unlike her last visit in 1977, this time the USS "Worden's" crew had the cities of Perth and Fremantle all to themselves.To quote from the Ship's Command History, "'The hospitality and friendly reception was overwhelming.