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 ArticlesTrump Admin Releases New Dietary GuidelinesJan 07, 2026HHS, CDC Defend Removing Universal Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for ChildrenJan 07, 2026FDA Says Many Fitness Wearables, AI Tools Exempt From RegulationJan 07, 2026CDC Stops Broadly Recommending 6 Vaccines for Children: What to KnowJan 07, 2026Related Topicsconfederate flagMark esper
