 In March 1954, she deployed to the Mediterranean where she operated with the U.S. 6th Fleet through the summer.In October, she resumed operations out of Charleston; and, in December, she was ordered inactivated for a second time.Reclassified MSF-111 on 7 February 1955, "Sage" departed Charleston ten days later; and, on the 18th, arrived at Green Cove Springs, Florida, where she was decommissioned on 19 April 1955 and shifted to the Orange, Texas, berthing area.