The HERD base team have faced numerous challenges. The base itself was constructed for this contract. The AW- 139 was a new addition to the fleet, this required the team to undergo new training and was a great opportunity for them to develop skills on the new generation aircraft. Given the remote location, the HEVILIFT crew needed to adapt to the challenging terrain, this required them to quickly devise a program to provide a proficient rescue capability. Any challenges that were faced, have been overcome quickly and professionally by the team.