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 ArticlesGOP Senator Asks RFK Jr. to Release Records on Child Deaths Linked to COVID VaccinationDec 17, 2025Why CDC Stopped Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccination for Most NewbornsDec 17, 2025CDC Stops Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccine for All NewbornsDec 16, 2025Nick Reiner Charged With Murdering His ParentsDec 16, 2025Related Topicsconfederate flagMark esper
