CAPT JESSICA "BUSY" FORRAHT
Fort Meade
Summary
Air Force Intelligence Officer with experience in international affairs, security cooperation, and operational strategy supporting U.S. national security objectives. Proven leader across joint, interagency, and multinational environments, including advisory roles in the Middle East. Expertise in ISR and SIGINT operations, foreign military sales, and defense partnerships. Skilled at translating complex intelligence into actionable guidance for senior leaders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Officer, 70th ISR Wing
USAF
Fort Meade
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinates staff actions, policy, and strategic communications across global intelligence missions under the direction of the commander of the Air Force’s Cryptologic Wing (~6,200 personnel)
Deputy Branch Chief, RF-Remote Operations Center
National Security Agency
Fort Meade
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Led 170-person joint 24/7 operations center for global RF signal collection; commanded flight of 80 signals analysts to align support with national intelligence priorities
Foreign Military Sales & Space Advisor
U.S. Military Training Mission
Riyadh
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Advised Royal Saudi Air Force on DoD’s largest FMS portfolio, coordinating acquisition, training, and sustainment programs to enhance operational readiness
- Advised RSAF and Ministry of Defense on emerging capabilities, fostering bilateral cooperation
Chief of Targeting / Chief, Combat Intelligence Cell
USAF
Moody AFB
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Directed intelligence support for A-10 combat operations, leading Agile Combat Employment initiatives and overseeing deployable SCIF acquisition/testing
- Deployed as Wing Intelligence Director (A2) to Guam and Puerto Rico in support of ACC’s first deployable combat wing
Combat Support Flight Commander
USAF
Moody AFB
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Led support to Combat Search and Rescue operations for Guardian Angel unit, overseeing intelligence, communications, SERE, and Aircrew Flight Equipment support
- Provided real-time threat analysis and mission planning for personnel recovery in support of NATO mission
- Oversaw drawdown operations in preparation to withdraw from Afghanistan
Education
Master of Science - Global Studies & International Relations (Diplomacy and Middle East)
Northeastern University
Boston, MA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - World Politics; Arabic; Defense Studies & Leadership
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2018
Skills
- ISR & Targeting
- Joint & Interagency Coordination
- Agile Combat Employment
- Security Cooperation & FMS
- Modern Standard Arabic
- Cross‑Cultural Engagement
Awards
- Distinguished Graduate, AFROTC, 2018
- Distinguished Graduate, Intelligence Officer Course, 2019
- USMTM AF Division Company Grade Officer of the Year, 2023
- Coined by RSAF/CC & SDO/DATT, 2024
- NSA Directorate of Operations Military Performer of the Quarter, 1Q, 2025
Language Special Programs
Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) Scholar, Modern Standard Arabic, DLPT 1/1, DLAB 140
Timeline
Executive Officer, 70th ISR Wing
USAF
06.2025 - Current
Deputy Branch Chief, RF-Remote Operations Center
National Security Agency
07.2024 - 06.2025
Foreign Military Sales & Space Advisor
U.S. Military Training Mission
07.2023 - 07.2024
Chief of Targeting / Chief, Combat Intelligence Cell
USAF
06.2021 - 07.2023
Combat Support Flight Commander
USAF
01.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Global Studies & International Relations (Diplomacy and Middle East)
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - World Politics; Arabic; Defense Studies & Leadership
Michigan State University