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Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have been returned to flying duties following a suspension over a low-flying sweep over beachgoers as part of a July 4 event honoring servicemembers.

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  1. WBTW Myrtle Beach

    8 Apache pilots suspended after Salute from the Shore flyover (opens WBTW Myrtle Beach)

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    MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Eight Apache pilots have been suspended from flying as a result of an investigation into last week's Salute from the Shore flyover, according to the South Carolina National Guard.

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    National Guard spokesperson addresses concerns after 8 Apache pilots suspended after July 4 Salute from the Shore flyover (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- The South Carolina National Guard responded late Thursday to public concerns after eight of its Apache helicopter pilots were suspended from flying as a result of an investigation into the July 4 Salute from the Shore flyover along the state coastline.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Apache helicopter pilots suspended after South Carolina beach air show (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Eight pilots have been suspended from their flying duties after they flew Apache helicopters in front of beachgoers as part of Myrtle Beach’s Salute from the Shore event on July 4. The South Carolina National Guard put out a statement confirming the suspension and that the pilots are still being pai…

  4. News Nation Now

    Apache helicopter pilots suspended after South Carolina July 4 flyover (opens News Nation Now)

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    Officials are "reviewing the flight profile of the Apache helicopters that participated in the event," Maj. Lisa Allen confirmed in a statement.

  5. New York Post

    South Carolina National Guard suspends Apache pilots who dazzled beachgoers, prompting outrage: ‘Should be celebrated, not sanctioned’ (opens New York Post)

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    Video footage of the military pilots’ low pass during the Salute from the Shore event went viral on social media and showed the attack helicopters thundering along the South Carolina coast as dozens of people waved and cheered them on from the water and sand below.

  6. WCBD News 2

    McMaster reacts after SC National Guard suspends Apache pilots amid July 4 flyover investigation (opens WCBD News 2)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - Gov. Henry McMaster is reacting to a decision by the South Carolina National Guard to temporarily suspend eight Apache helicopter pilots from flying while officials investigate the July 4 Salute From the Shore flyover along the state's coastline.

  7. BizPac Review

    Sec War to the rescue, AGAIN, after Natl Guardsmen suspended for July 4th beach flyover (opens BizPac Review)

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    Talk about failing to read the room. The South Carolina Army National Guard temporarily suspended eight Apache helicopter pilots from flight duties for a July 4 Salute […]

  8. Townhall

  9. WBTW Myrtle Beach

    Military lifts suspension of South Carolina National Guard Apache helicopter pilots who took part in July 4 flyover (opens WBTW Myrtle Beach)

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    MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Military officials on Friday lifted the suspensions of eight Apache helicopter pilots who took part in the July 4 Salute From the Shore flyover along the South Carolina coast, according to a post on the U.S. Department of War Facebook page.

  10. WFMZ Allentown

    Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have been returned to flying duties following a suspension over a low-flying sweep over beachgoers as part of a July 4 event honoring servicemembers.

  11. The Hill

    Suspension lifted for Apache helicopter pilots who buzzed beaches on July 4 (opens The Hill)

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    The flight suspensions for eight Apache helicopter pilots involved in a Fourth of July flyover in South Carolina have been lifted amid pressure from Republicans and the public, Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said on Friday morning.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Pentagon reinstates Apache pilots who were suspended by South Carolina National Guard after beach show (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Pentagon said Friday that it has lifted the suspension of the South Carolina National Guard Apache helicopter pilots who were suspended after flying at low altitude during a Fourth of July airshow. “Effective immediately, the suspension of all involved South Carolina pilots has been lifted,” Pen…

  13. Washington Times

    Hegseth cancels suspension of Apache pilots grounded after July 4 beach flyover (opens Washington Times)

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    The Pentagon has lifted the suspension of eight South Carolina Army National Guard pilots who were grounded after flying Apache helicopters along state coastal beaches during a July 4 "Salute from the Shore" celebration.

  14. RedState

  15. News Nation Now

    Suspension lifted for Apache helicopter pilots after July 4 beach flyover (opens News Nation Now)

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    Several Republican lawmakers expressed outrage with the suspensions on social media.

  16. The Guardian

    National guard pilots return to duty after 4 July low-level beach flyover in South Carolina (opens The Guardian)

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    Helicopter pilots were suspended from duty after a low-level stunt over beachgoers during holiday aviation show Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Eight South Carolina national guard helicopter pilots have been returned to flying duties following a suspension over a low-flying sweep o…

  17. CBS News

    Apache pilots' suspensions lifted after flyby over South Carolina beach (opens CBS News)

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    The decision to suspend the pilots quickly led to backlash online and drew the attention of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

  18. Winchester Star

    Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event (opens Winchester Star)

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    Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have returned to flying duties after a suspension that followed a low flight over the state's beaches during a July 4 event. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the decision Friday. The suspension followed…

  19. Military Times

    Pentagon seemly lifts suspension of low-flying South Carolina Apache pilots (opens Military Times)

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    The Pentagon said the suspension of Apache pilots involved in a beach flyover last week has been lifted.

  20. Military Times

    Pentagon seemingly lifts suspension of low-flying South Carolina Apache pilots (opens Military Times)

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    The Pentagon said the suspension of Apache pilots involved in a beach flyover last week has been lifted.

  21. Fox News

    Hegseth steps in to ‘fix’ situation after Apache pilots suspended for ‘Salute from the Shores’ flyover (opens Fox News)

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    Video shows eight Apache helicopters flying low over a South Carolina beach before pilots were suspended, prompting Pete Hegseth to intervene.

  22. WLTX Columbia

    National Guard lifts suspensions for 8 SC Apache pilots a day after Hegseth, others object (opens WLTX Columbia)

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    Eight pilots were grounded after a July 4 flyover. The Guard called it routine and not a punishment.

  23. UPI

    Pentagon lifts suspension of pilots involved in South Carolina flyover (opens UPI)

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    The Pentagon announced Friday that it is lifting the suspensions of eight Apache helicopter pilots who were involved in a Fourth of July flyover.

  24. WCBD News 2

    Military lifts suspension of South Carolina National Guard Apache helicopter pilots in July 4 flyover (opens WCBD News 2)

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    MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- U.S. military officials on Friday lifted the suspensions of eight Apache helicopter pilots who took part in the July 4 Salute From the Shore flyover along the South Carolina coast, according to a post on the U.S. Department of War Facebook page.

  25. New York Post

    Suspended Apache pilots reinstated after wowing beachgoers in July 4 flyover: ‘Carry on Patriots’ (opens New York Post)

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    The eight Apache pilots who were controversially suspended after dazzling beachgoers with a Fourth of July airshow have been reinstated, officials announced.

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