Military Awards and Honors
Navy records indicate the following battle stars for Opportune:
- Vietnam Counteroffensive Campaign (19 January to 26 February 1966)
Her crew was eligible for the following medals, ribbons and commendations:
- Navy Unit Commendation
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (5 stars)
- Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (2 stars)
- American Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Cuba)
- Vietnam Service Medal (1 star)
- Southwest Asia Service Medal
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
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