Concord (AFS 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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The first USS CONCORD, a sloop of war, was commissioned in May of 1830. She saw service in the Mediterranean, the West Indies and South America, and the Indian Ocean. This replica of the famous Minute Man Statue in Concord, Massachusetts was sculptored by Daniel Chester French (1850-1931). This invaluable bronze statue was presented to the ship by the People of the town of Concord, Massachusetts, to remain with the ship as long as she is in commission. The second USS CONCORD (PG-3) was a twin-screw gunboat commissioned in February, 1891. She saw service throughout the world, and in May 1898 participated in the Battle of Manila with Admiral Dewey ' s squadron. This resounding victory resulted in American control of the Philippines and renewed American interests and responsibilities in the far east. The third USS CONCORD, an ocean going tug, was commissioned in November, 1917. ' - m, The fourth USS CONCORD (CLIO), a light cruiser, was commissioned in November, 1923. She saw service throughout the world, and in April of 1944 she participated in bombardments of the Kurile Islands which prevented their effective use by the Japanese. USS CONCORD (AFS-5) is the fifth ship of the United States Navy to proudly bear this name. The five golden stars underlining the ship ' s name on the ship ' s seal represent the five ships of the Fleet to bear the name CONCORD. From the sloop of war launched in 1828, our country has been served well by our predecessors bearing the name CONCORD.

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Capt George R. Waterman Captain George R. Waterman, a native of Rochester, New York, was born on 10 October 1937, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Waterman. He attended the University of Rochester prior to entering the United States Naval Academy in June 1958. Upon graduating from the United States Naval Academy and being commissioned an Ensign in June 1962, Captain Waterman attended Submarine School in New London, Connecticut. After completing Submarine School in December 1962, he reported to his first submarine, USS SEA LION (APSS-315). Captain Waterman served onboard the USS BUGARA (SS-331) from December 1964 to December 1966, thence as Officer in Charge of the USS LING (AGSS-297) until June 1968, followed by a tour as Engineer on the USS SEA ROBIN (SS-407) until May 1970. He was then assigned as the Assistant Operations Officer and Operations Officer on the Staff of Commander Submarine Flotilla Two and in July 1972 reported to the USS TIGRONE (AGSS-419) as Executive Officer. His next assignment was with the Navy ' s Deep Submergence Program (NAVSEA PMS 395) in Washington D.C. from September 1974 through December 1976. While attached to NAVSEA, Captain Waterman attended the 20 week graduate level course in Program Manage- ment at the Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Captain Waterman assumed command of the USS SAILFISH (SS-572) from June 1977 until the ship ' s decommissioning in September 1978. Captain Waterman ' s next assignment was as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans on the staff of Commander Submarine Group Five, San Diego, California until February 1981. In March 1981 Captain Waterman attended the Navy ' s Radiological Controls School at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington and thence reported to the USS MCKEE (AS-41) Precommis- sioning Unit in San Diego, CA in April 1981. He served as Executive Officer USS MCKEE (AS-41) until December 1982. From June 1983 to June 1984, Captain Waterman served as Head Submarine Warfare Branch in the Office of Research Development, Test and Evaluation (CNO-OP098). He has recently completed a tour at Com- mander Naval Sea Systems Command in February 1986 as Program Manager for the MK-48 torpedo. Captain Waterman assumed command of USS CONCORD (AFS 5), August 28, 1986. Captain Waterman is authorized to wear the Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Navy Commenda- tion Medal with Gold Star, Meritorious Commendation Medal, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Sea Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Navy Arctic Service Medal, Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal and Battle Efficiency Award with one Bronze Star.