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'Very telling': Trump agency under fire after posting Russian flag on Flag Day (www.rawstory.com)

submitted 1 day ago by Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/31446248

Donald Trump's administration on Saturday was accused of promoting the Russian flag, on Flag Day.

The Department of Defense over the weekend wished social media a "Happy Flag Day!"

"Let us honor the emblem of our nation and the stars and stripes that unite us all. As we display our nations flag and reflect on the values it represents, let’s celebrate the freedom, courage and resilience that makes our country great," the department stated Saturday.

The image attached to the post included two small images that appear to represent the Russian flag.

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[–] Krauerking@lemy.lol 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The bars on the sides of the star in the middle.

[–] Velypso@sh.itjust.works 3 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Unless the military has been controlled by the Russians for well over a hundred years, this is a standard military badge.

There is no gaff here, just a bunch of people who dont know what symbols the military uses.

[–] Doxin@pawb.social 4 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

You'll find that the usual color layout is red/white/blue, not white/blue/red.

[–] Velypso@sh.itjust.works 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Not always, several blue/white/red badges were issued for special forces during ww2

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 2 points 22 hours ago

It's incredibly uncommon, but yes it has been done before. I think it's unlikely they were referencing these incredibly uncommon medals.