sentences:  The ship underwent further trials and alterations before she sailed to the Western Pacific Ocean (WestPac) on 1 October 1956.Proceeding in company with Mine Division (MinDiv) 95, "Widgeon" reported to Commander, Naval Forces, Far East (ComNavFE) for duty and was assigned to MinDiv 32, Mine Squadron 3, Mine Flotilla 1.Homeported at Sasebo, Japan, "Widgeon" operated in the Far East for the next 13 years.