On 28 June 1955, the ship sailed for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, where Midway underwent an extensive modernization program (SCB-110, similar to SCB-125 for the Essex-class carriers).
La 28 iunie 1955, nava a navigat în Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, unde Midway a suferit un program extins de modernizare (SCB-110, similar cu SCB-125 pentru transportatorii din clasa Essex).