With the exception of 1957, "Leary" spent most of her time on active duty with the 6th Fleet, including the Suez Crisis of 1956, and the Lebanon landings of 1958.
With the exception of 1957, "Leary" spent most of her time operating with the U.S.6th Fleet. The "USS Leary" DDR-879 took part in peacekeeping efforts with the 6th fleet during the Suez Crisis of 1956, and the Lebanon landings of 1958.