For purposes of simplicity, the term colon is often used to refer to any of the components of the large intestine, save the rectum. A colectomy that involves removing the entire colon is called a total colectomy. If most of the colon is removed, the procedure is called a subtotal colectomy. When a segment of the colon is removed, it may be called a segmental colectomy, and it may be labeled a hemicolectomy to differentiate the right and left halves of the large intestine.
Translating military training into college credits. Many states want college students who served in Iraq and Afghanistan to get academic credit for their military training and experience. The challenge is figuring out how many credits that training and experience is worth. Post to Facebook.
The main idea behind becoming an Officer is to get your four year degree from an accredited college or university. There are different ways to go about this. If you are already an enlisted member of the military you can use your education benefits to earn your degree. After receiving your degree you can then enter the military through one of the Officer Candidate Schools.