Organization News!

The USS Concord (AFS-5) Veterans Association is in it's infancy!  We're just beginning so we are now accepting "Plankowner" members!  We need your support if we are to perpetuate the legacy of this fine ship and crew!  The Plankowner membership period will end with our first reunion!  Hopefully, by reunion time, we'll be able to adequately fund this site and provide all plankowners a small token of appreciation for getting this organization up and running. 

The genesis of the USS Concord Veterans Association was email communications over the past couple of years between Ben Barresi (DP2 81-83) and Garry Collins (LTJG 81-84). Garry is an active member and founder of the USS Thomas C. Hart (FF-1092) Veterans Association and has served as President of both the USS Thomas C. Hart Veterans Association, and the USS John C. Calhoun (SSBN 630) Veterans Association's. Presently he is webmaster for both Associations and has created this site.  Both Ben and Garry felt a possible reunion and Association would be a great way to get all the Concord vets together again! With Garry's experience in forming and organizing non-profit veterans associations, and Ben's willingness to be the driving force for maintaining the database of known CONCORD sailors, the decision was made to launch this effort.  Gary O'Neal (DP3 81-84), has graciously volunteered his time and effort to serve as the interim Treasurer.  The interest has been high among our shipmates so we hope all will continue to support this effort by joining the Association.