Among Trump's choices were former national security adviser Gen. Michael Flynn and Charlie Kirk, who lacks a college degree and any military experience.

President Donald Trump on Monday named a raft of close allies, including conservative firebrands and controversial figures from his first administration, to boards overseeing some of the nation’s top military academies.

Among other appointees were Charlie Kirk, Sean Spicer and the daughter of Steve Bannon. President Trump purged several of the military oversight boards last month.