Trump Appoints Erika Kirk to U.S. Air Force Academy Board

President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. She appeared on the board’s website on Tuesday, USA Today reported.

The Board of Visitors is responsible for inquiries into the Air Force Academy’s morale, curriculum, equipment, finances and academic instruction, among other things. The 16-member board can also offer recommendations to the president and secretary of defense regarding the academy.

“President Trump made the perfect choice in appointing Erika Kirk to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors,” Olivia Wales, a White House spokesperson, wrote in a statement to USA Today. She noted that Kirk’s husband had previously served on the board, “inspiring not only the next generation of servicemembers, but millions around the world with his bold Christian faith, defense of the truth, and deep love of country.”

During his appointment, Charlie Kirk asked for details regarding the academy’s plans to comply with Trump’s executive orders on DEI and pushed for a speedier renovation of its chapel.

Erika Kirk is expected to serve on the board for three years.