Yehonatan Asayag

My name is Yehonatan Asayag. I was born and raised in New York City and am a former Sergeant First Class in the Israel Defense Forces, where I served for four years in the Givati Brigade’s Special Reconnaissance Unit. I am currently pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology at St. John’s University, where I maintain a 4.0 GPA.

My professional foundation was built in operational environments that demanded discipline, situational awareness, sound judgment, and decisive action under extreme pressure. Throughout my military service, I participated in counterterrorism operations, reconnaissance missions, and high risk security activities while working alongside intelligence personnel in support of national security objectives. Following the October 7, 2023 attacks, I was recalled to active service and operated for months in Gaza, serving in complex and rapidly evolving environments.

This required professionalism and the ability to make responsible decisions under pressure.

These experiences strengthened my ability to assess threats, remain composed in uncertain situations, and carry out responsibilities with precision. Following my honorable discharge, I continued my commitment to public service through higher education In Queens New York, concentrating on criminal justice, behavioral threat assessment, and federal law.

I am eager to bring the same standards that defined my military career to the Federal Air Marshal Service. Serving and protecting the people of the United States would be both an honor and a responsibility that I would carry with the utmost professionalism and dedication for the rest of my life.

Junior Analyst at Encompass Capital Management (2024-06 – 2024-08)

• Analyzed comparable sales margins for NESTE & VLO and searched for correlations that stood out as economic indicators like inventory change
• Monitored conflict within the middle east and informed the portfolio manager on news impacting potential investment risks
• Researched the railcar & metal industry, tracking production rates, rate of change, cash flow yield, capex and cashflow statements for RAIL since 2018
• Attended meetings with CEO's, CFOs, for companies such as DYLLF, PXT, SEPL, NVGS and AOI, in the Global Energy sector
• Learned oil, gas, & renewable energy indicators such as yield curves & index indicators to identify & present key growth opportunities in the industry
• Attended NYSE with NVGS and sat with their board of directors to discuss LPG maritime transport before ringing the closing bell

Sergeant First Class at Israel Defense Force (2019-12 – 2025-02)

• Selected as one of 92 candidates from 600 following a five-day physical & mental selection for the Givati Brigade's Special Reconnaissance Unit
• Given the role of machine gunner within an organic team of 18 individuals, mastering tactical maneuvers across diverse terrains
• Completed rigorous 16-month special forces training focusing on conditioning and specialized skills for Special Operations
• Completed the "Advanced Counter Terrorism Course" & "Advanced Recon & Surveillance Course" acquiring valuable skills for high-stakes situations
• Collaborated closely with Israel's premier intelligence agency, "SHABAK," conducting frequent operational raids on wanted terrorist homes
• Averaged 2–4 operations per week targeting wanted terrorists in locations including Jalame, Bir al-Basha, Tulkarem, Nablus, & Jenin in the West Bank
• Participated in the 2021 Guardian of The Wall operation to instill counter terrorism tactics & neutralize high-risk threats in the West Bank
• Participated in multi-unit helicopter operation in Bir al-Basha to capture suspect who helped plan the 2012 bus station murder of Eden Atias in Afula
• Recalled to reserve duty on October 7, 2023 at the onset of the Gaza War, operating in complex urban, high-threat environments for months
• Sustained a leg injury during an operation in Gaza, completed rehabilitation, and returned to full duty for extended deployment in 2024
• Completed service and honorably discharged following the conclusion of the war

Assistant to Security Director at Mekif Aleph- High School in Beer Sheva, Israel (2022-11 – 2022-04)

• Worked directly under the schools Security Director, implementing extensive safety measures for everyone on campus
• Constructed high level security plans in case of a terrorist attack and implemented precautionary procedures in need of a sudden evacuation
• Recognized for my dedication and hard work and was awarded a grant from the school as a token of appreciation

B.S in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology – St. John's University (2029)