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LGBTQ Pride flags banned at VA facilities under new policy

Only the American flag and other state and military-related banners will be allowed to be displayed under the new department policy.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Hegseth signs order to restore Fort Bragg name — but with new angle

In a video he posted on X announcing he was renaming the base, Hegseth said, “That’s right. Bragg is back!”

By Tara Copp, AP

2 months ago

West Point is removing Confederate symbols from campus

The U.S. Military Academy in West Point will begin taking down memorials commemorating figures of the Confederacy during the holiday break.

2 years ago

Fearing Russian false flag in Ukraine, US launches plan to track arms

The U.S. State Department released plans Thursday to better track weapons supplied to Ukraine.

2 years ago

Austin approves plan to drop Confederate references from DoD property

A new working group will oversee the removal and replacing of tributes to the Confederacy and Confederate military starting in December.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Navy flies Buddhist flag aboard ship for first time

Navy regulations stipulate that religious flags be flown above the ensign during services.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 years ago

Navy secretary to rename USS Chancellorsville, USNS Maury

A commission compiling a list of Defense Department items named after Confederates is due to make its final recommendations to Congress by Oct. 1.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Commission recommends stripping Confederate service academy honors

Several buildings, roads and monuments are recommended for changes.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Renaming 9 Confederate-honoring Army posts will cost $21M

The name changes should be completed by early 2024.

By Meghann Myers and Irene Loewenson

3 years ago

The 29th Infantry Division gets to keep its Confederacy-themed patch

The "Blue and Gray Division" patch gets to stay, with a small update.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Panel unveils nine Army base name recommendations

The commission is charged with renaming bases whose names currently honor Confederate leaders.

By Davis Winkie and Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Military sites honoring Confederates can’t be renamed without further action from Congress

Defense officials said they can't change the names without new authorization from lawmakers.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago