Opelika (YTB-798)

Opelika (YTB–798) was a United States Navy named for Opelika, Alabama.

Construction
The contract for Opelika was awarded 15 June 1967. She was laid down on 23 February 1968 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 21 August 1968.

Operational history
Opelika was delivered to the Navy 30 January 1968 for service at the Naval Station Subic Bay, Philippines. She has continued busy operations there until that base closed in 1992. She was transferred Naval Station Yokosuka, Japan where she is in active service.