John Hanson was not black but he did serve as the president of the first Continental Congress and so is sometimes referred to as the first president. (There was a black John â¦ Hanson who was a prominent Senator in Liberia. People get the two confused from time to time.
The Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA), also known as an SFOD-A or an 'A-Team', is the primary fighting force of the Green Berets. ODAs are made up of 12 men, each with a separate Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Each ODA member is cross-trained in other specialties.
Welcome to the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. The Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs (OCLA) is the focal point for Department management and coordination of all matters involving Congress. Assistance to Members of Congress and their staff is available through offices located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office and on Capitol Hill. As we enter into a new Congress, we want to share information with our Congressional partners on areas of interest within the Department of Veterans Affairs.