SEALs Remove Navy Jack On Uniforms

The "Don't Tread On Me" flag or First Navy Jack has flown on naval ships throughout our history including during the American Revolutionary War. The rattlesnake is especially significant and symbolic. The rattle has thirteen layers, signifying the original Thirteen Colonies. Official Navy instruction has authorized all naval ships to fly the flag throughout the duration of the War On Terror. Why is it then that senior personnel from within WARCOM and Naval Special Warfare are putting out instructions and memos stating that Navy SEALs are no longer authorized to wear the "Don't Tread on Me" patch on their combat uniforms along with other custom patches? Whether it be a symbol of our heritage or a sign to strike fear into our enemies, it is clear to me that someone sitting behind a desk needs to keep their politics or weaknesses away from the Teams and all other special operations personnel.