Trump AdministrationPentagon Bans Confederate Flag From Military BasesSavePrintIn 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 ArticlesRFK Jr. Names New Members to Autism CommitteeJan 28, 2026South Carolina Measles Outbreak Exceeds Total in Texas in 2025Jan 28, 2026US-Funded Vaccine Trial in Africa on Hold: Health MinisterJan 22, 2026House Votes to Overturn Minnesota Mining Ban, Sending Bill to SenateJan 22, 2026Related Topicsconfederate flagMark esper
