Surgical removal of part or all of the colon. colectomy. surgical excision of part or all of the colon, performed to treat cancer of the colon, diverticulitis, or severe chronic ulcerative colitis. For several days before surgery a low-residue diet is prescribed.
Airborne Rangers are a direct-action force of raiders. The U.S. Army website describes a regiment of Airborne Rangers as a lethal, agile and flexible force.. They must maintain a state of combat readiness and, when deployed, are asked to complete complex, often dangerous missions.
The 101st is not airborne, it's just an honorific title from WWII and Vietnam. 82nd Division, Fort Bragg, NC. XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC (a corps headquarters; artillery, intelligence, engineer, medical and signal brigades; 1st Corps Support Command; and various other support units).