India, March 11 -- Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been appointed to the United States Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.

In a statement, August Pfluger, the chair of the board said he had supported the idea of appointing Erika months earlier and praised Donald Trump for the decision.

"Erika is the right person to fill Charlie's place on the Board and continue his work of inspiring the next generation of service members and advancing the Academy," Pfluger said. "I look forward to working alongside her to carry on Charlie's legacy."

Erika's appointment comes nearly a year after President Trump first appointed her late husband to the board in March 2025. Charlie Kirk attended his first meeting at t...