Pentagon Bans Confederate Flag From Military Bases

In 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 Photo

The 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.