Staff Sgt. Lisa M. Simpson
First published in
SFOR Informer#132, February 14, 2002

Becoming a leader in minimum time is an understatement when referring to Sgt. Bozo Henigman of the Slovenian Army. Becoming the acting first sergeant with just two-and-a-half years in the army is astronomical. The rank of first sergeant is the equivalent of an OR6 in the NATO rank structure. As the third highest-ranking person in Camp Butmir's Medical Centre, the young medical technician supervises the other medical technicians as what he calls an additional duty.
Soft-spoken with friendly eyes, he humbly describes his primary mission here as taking care of people. "I like to help people and I like meeting people from different places," Henigman said. In fact, commitment to people from other places is what led Henigman to Camp Butmir for a second tour. Originally from Bohinj, Slovenia, the 28 year-old volunteered to come back. Here for the first time from November 2000 to May 2001, Henigman began his second tour in January and will remain until June 2002.
"There are many nations here and we make a lot of contact with everyone. In Slovenia, I do the same job there as I do here but in Butmir, I must speak different languages." So far, he speaks Slovenian, English and Serbo-Croatian.
But in addition to the multinational culture of Butmir, Henigman likes working with his countrymen as well. "Our unit is small here and we are all friends. We haven't had any problems and everyone follows the military rules."
As a medical technician, Henigman provides first aid, emergency care and assists the doctors with medical procedures. "Henigman is reliable," said Maj. Robert Carotta, one of the doctors at the clinic. "He is well trained and very good at his business. When I tell him to do something, it is done and done well."
Henigman said that he likes the military, enjoys travel and is trying to do all he can now while he is able. "When I get a wife I will give this up."

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Nations of SFOR: Slovenia