Pentagon bans rainbow & Confederate flags from military bases

[rangerrebew]

Pentagon bans rainbow & Confederate flags from military bases
The military is severely limiting the flags that can fly on bases to work around Donald Trump's support for the Confederate symbols.
By Bil Browning Monday, July 20, 2020     2 Comments
 

In a highly publicized move, the Pentagon has issued guidance that sidesteps Donald Trump’s opposition to removing symbols of the Confederacy from military bases. The measure would prohibit flags other than the U.S. flag, state flags, and military-related flags.

Pride flags would also be banned under the new guidance.

“The flags we fly must accord with the military imperatives of good order and discipline, treating all our people with dignity and respect, and rejecting divisive symbols,” Defense Secretary Mark Esper writes in a memo announcing the change.

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/07/pentagon-bans-rainbow-confederate-flags-military-bases/

[FeelNoPain]

Pentagon bans rainbow & Confederate flags from military bases
The military is severely limiting the flags that can fly on bases to work around Donald Trump's support for the Confederate symbols.
By Bil Browning Monday, July 20, 2020     2 Comments
 

In a highly publicized move, the Pentagon has issued guidance that sidesteps Donald Trump’s opposition to removing symbols of the Confederacy from military bases. The measure would prohibit flags other than the U.S. flag, state flags, and military-related flags.

Pride flags would also be banned under the new guidance.

“The flags we fly must accord with the military imperatives of good order and discipline, treating all our people with dignity and respect, and rejecting divisive symbols,” Defense Secretary Mark Esper writes in a memo announcing the change.

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/07/pentagon-bans-rainbow-confederate-flags-military-bases/

An article from "lgbtqnation.com" lumping the Confederate flag with the Gay Rainbow flag. The indignity of it all.

[SZonian]

"The measure would prohibit flags other than the U.S. flag, state flags, and military-related flags."

I'm good with this...long overdue IMO.

[berdie]

"The measure would prohibit flags other than the U.S. flag, state flags, and military-related flags."

I'm good with this...long overdue IMO.

I agree...frankly, I didn't know that other flags were flown at military bases. Makes no sense.

[SZonian]

I agree...frankly, I didn't know that other flags were flown at military bases. Makes no sense.

@berdie  Yes, lbgtwxyz etc. flag has been "allowed" at military bases for years based on commanders "discretion".

[sneakypete]

They can get away with banning the Confederate Flag,but the "Rainbow Nation Flag"? Not a freaking chance! If fact,the mere mention someone is thinking about getting it banned practically guarantees it will soon be protected by feral laws.

If I didn't know better,I might think someone came up with a clever plan to get homosexuality accepted by the military.

[roamer_1]

"The measure would prohibit flags other than the U.S. flag, state flags, and military-related flags."

I'm good with this...long overdue IMO.

The Rebel flag IS a military flag.

[SZonian]

The Rebel flag IS a military flag.

And so is the Gadsden...