McGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. -- A Joint Assessment Team -- first responders consisting of eight Airmen, an Army Surface Element, and a DoD Disaster Control Element team -- deployed to Puerto Rico Aug. 16 in preparation for Hurricane Dean. The JAT will provide an overall assessment of the hurricane’s impact and will determine the personnel and assets needed for any recovery operation. 1st Lt. Jay Michaels, 818th Global Mobility Readiness Squadron airfield operations officer, and Lt. Col. Michael Smith, 818th Global Mobility Squadron director of operations, complete their mobility readiness verification with assistance from Airman Sharelle Watson, a 305th Mission Support Squadron personnelist prior to departing. (U.S. Air Force photo)