President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that he has selected several notable names to serve on the U.S Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors. Among the prestigious group, is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who already has experience in matters of military oversight.

Trump posted the appointments on his social media platform, Truth Social.

“Our Great United States Air Force Academy will soon have an incredible Board of Visitors, composed of Doug Nikolai, Dan Clark, Senator Tommy Tuberville, Charlie Kirk, and Dina Powell,” Trump wrote. “Congratulations to all!”

Tuberville (R-Auburn) issued a statement following Trump’s announcement:

“Our Military Service Academies should be building LEADERS for the greatest fighting force on earth…not ‘social justice warriors.’ I’m honored to be part of helping to restore that mission. Thank you, Mr. President!”

Earlier this year, Tuberville was also named as the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel.

The U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors (BoV) is an oversight board established to inquire into the morale, discipline, social climate, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and other matters relating to the Academy.

The Board of Visitors is constituted annually and consists of: (1) six persons designated by the President; (2) the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives or his or her designee; (3) Four members designated by the Speaker of the House; (4) the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, or his or her designee; and (5) three other members of the Senate designated by the Vice President or the President pro tempore of the Senate.

The U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors meets at least four times per year, with at least two of the meetings occurring at the Academy.

Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten