this active ship was again deployed to the pacific in 1954 to replenish ships in the tense formosa area. the u.s. 7th fleet prevented any major crisis from developing, and "jupiter" steamed into san francisco 20 october 1954. she resumed her operations in the far east march 1955; this time for an extended period. for the next 9 years (1955–63) she operated out of yokosuka, replenishing units of the 7th fleet, as it took on greater roles in "keeping the peace". during "jupiter's" service in the far pacific, the 7th fleet averted major crises in formosa, indonesia, and laos; and played an important part in the vietnam struggle.