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 ArticlesSecret Service Agent Placed on Leave Over Post About Charlie KirkSep 12, 2025CDC Says Experts Going to Investigate Link Between Vaccines and AutismSep 12, 2025House Appropriators Include Money for mRNA Vaccine Research in Spending BillSep 12, 2025Colleges Fire Employees Over Remarks About Charlie Kirk’s AssassinationSep 12, 2025Related Topicsconfederate flagMark esper
