Pfluger, Crank named to US Air Force Academy Board of Visitors
Mar. 21—WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) were named by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04) to serve on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, which provides independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
"I am humbled and honored that Speaker Johnson has appointed me to serve again on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors," said Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11). "As a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, I have first-hand experience with the critical function the Academy plays in graduating mission-ready leaders. I look forward to continuing my work in this role alongside Rep. Crank and the presidential appointmentees, to ensure the Academy maintains its focus on lethality, merit, and developing cadets into the next generation of leaders and warfighters to win."
"The Air Force Academy develops future leaders in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force," said Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-05). "I am honored that Speaker Johnson has appointed me to serve on the Board of Visitors, and I look forward to working with the Board to advance the Academy's continued success."
In a letter to Rep. Pfluger, Speaker Johnson wrote, "I am writing to inform you that pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 9455(a), I have appointed you to serve on the Board of Visitors to the United States Air Force Academy. The term of this appointment is for the duration of the 119th Congress. I am honored to appoint you, and I look forward to seeing the results of your work. Congratulations on your appointment."
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