Esper issues new diversity memo but leaves out topic of Confederate flag, other divisive symbols

Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday unveiled recommendations aimed at stamping out racial discrimination within the military in a memo that left out any mention of divisive symbols.The July 14 memo – which was comprised of recommendations from across the Defense Department – instructs the military to review whether grooming standards are racially biased, undertake a review of the military’s equal opportunity office and train leadership…