Ramstein Air Base deleted images from its Facebook page of airmen carrying the Thin Blue Line flag in support of security forces airmen. 'They were not making or endorsing any political statement ...

The "Thin Blue Line" flag, though simple in design, is anything but when it comes to meaning. The imagery has been upheld by cops and conservative activists to demonstrate support for law enforcement.

See App. 959 (FOP President conceding that the "Thin Blue Line" flag, which is different than the TBLAF, has "exactly the same meaning" as the TBLAF with respect to support for law enforcement).} ...

LAGUNA BEACH, CA - AUGUST 20: A flag with the thin blue line, which is used to honor the fallen and the courage of police officers, lies on the boardwalk near the feet of police keeping ...

This is why the thin blue line flag fit so comfortably alongside the other symbols borne by the coalition of the far right that gathered in Charlottesville, Va., for the deadly Unite the Right ...

Images: AP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly The village of Mount Prospect, Ill., prohibited its police officers earlier this month from wearing a “thin blue line” patch on their uniforms.