Each February, the U.S. Army celebrates and pays tribute to black Soldiers and recognizes the important contributions they have made in past wars and are continuing to make today in overseas contingency operations. This timeline spans the history of black Soldiers from the American Revolution to present day operations.
Trachelectomy is the surgical removal of a womanâs uterine cervix and part of her vagina. The procedure aims to preserve fertility in women with cervical cancer by removing the cervical tumor while keeping the uterus intact.
A tracheostomy (tray-kee-OS-tuh-me) is an opening cut into the windpipe, or trachea. It is used as an airway for breathing. After the opening is made, a small tube is inserted to let air in, and to attach a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator) if needed. Mucus can more easily be coughed up and out or removed with a suction catheter.