Trump AdministrationPentagon Bans Confederate Flag From Military Bases00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintIn this July 10, 2020, file photo Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks during a briefing on counternarcotics operations at U.S. Southern Command in Doral, Fla. Evan Vucci/AP PhotoZachary StieberSenior Reporter7/17/2020|Updated: 7/17/2020The Department of Defense has banned the display of Confederate flags from military bases and other installations.Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said in a memo issued to members of the military on Friday that only certain flags are allowed to be flown.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesFBI Seeking to Interview Lawmakers in ‘Illegal Orders’ VideoNov 25, 2025Pentagon Investigating Senator After Video Urging Troops to Defy ‘Illegal Orders’Nov 24, 2025Pfizer’s mRNA Influenza Vaccine Does Better Than Standard Flu Shot in TrialNov 24, 2025‘Light’ Smokers Still Face Increased Risk of Heart Disease: StudyNov 24, 2025Related Topicsconfederate flagMark esper