Erika Kirk takes another former job of her deceased husband.

Erika Kirk’s career has continued to trend upwards since the death of her husband last year. On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, while speaking to college students. He was struck by a single gunshot wound to the neck while sitting under a tent in the school’s courtyard. After a two-day search, authorities arrested the suspect, a 22-year-old male named Tyler Robinson.

In the weeks after his death, his wife had taken control of his organization. She was named chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA. She was appointed as his successor following his death.

Now, another job has been appointed to her by the highest office in he country.

President Donald Trump Appoints Erika Kirk To the Air Force Academy Board

Erika Kirk (Diannie Chavez/The Republic-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk to the Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors, replacing her late husband. The Board of Visitors is responsible for making recommendations to the Defense Secretary for changes at the Air Force Academy. It consists of 16 members.

The board provides an annual report on the military institute’s morale, financial state, and academics. It wasn’t a sudden decision. In a statement, Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) stated he had encouraged Erika Kirk’s appointment months ago.

“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,” said Rep. Pfluger. “I look forward to working alongside her to carry on Charlie’s legacy.”

Trump had tapped Charlie Kirk to serve on the board last year.

“President Trump made the perfect choice in appointing Erika Kirk to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors,” White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said in a statement obtained by Fox News.

“Charlie Kirk served proudly 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. Erika Kirk will continue his legacy, and will be a fearless advocate for the most elite airpower force in the history of the world whose warriors keep our Nation safe, strong, and free,” Wales added.

Since the president appointed her, Erika Kirk will serve on the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors for at least three years, or until a successor is chosen.

Now that Kirk has been appointed, just two of the 16 seats on the Air Force Academy’s board are vacant.