Us Defense Department Bans Confederate Flags In Military Displays Share. the u.s. military has now banned the confederate flag from military installations without specifically mentioning the flag in its new policy change. a july 16 memo signed by defense. Sean rayford getty images. defense secretary mark esper on friday issued a directive that effectively bans displays of the confederate flag at u.s. military bases by not specifically mentioning it.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper Bans Display Of Confederate Flags At Dod President donald trump has expressed support for all americans' right to fly the flag, which is why the policy doesn't mention the confederate flag by name, the ap reported. one official told the. July 17, 2020, 9:55 am pdt. by courtney kube. secretary of defense mark esper issued specific guidance on what flags may be displayed in military installations on friday, omitting the confederate. The commandant of the u.s. marine corps, general david berger, banned the display of the confederate flag in early june, saying while some consider it a symbol of heritage, it “carries the power. Updated at 6:18 p.m. et. defense secretary mark esper on friday unveiled a policy change that effectively blocks the public display of the confederate battle flag at all u.s. military.
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