Russell Fry

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have been returned to flying duties after a temporary suspension following a July 4 event where Apache helicopters flew low over crowded beaches. The Pentagon confirmed the suspension was a non-punitive safety measure, and Republican officials including Governor Henry McMaster and Rep. Russell Fry supported the pilots, criticizing the suspension as unwarranted.

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have been reinstated to flying duties after a suspension over a low-flying maneuver during a July 4 event. The 'Salute from the Shore' event, which included Apache helicopters flying over crowded beaches, prompted a safety review, but the suspension was later clarified as a routine, non-punitive measure. The Pentagon lifted the suspension, and political figures including Rep. Russell Fry and Gov. Henry McMaster criticized the initial action.

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots were reinstated to flying duties after a temporary suspension following a low-flying July 4 event honoring servicemembers. The 'Salute from the Shore' event, which included Apache helicopters and military aircraft, sparked safety concerns due to low-altitude flights over crowded beaches, prompting a review and political backlash from local Republicans.

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots had their flying duties suspended after a low-flying maneuver over crowded beaches during a July 4 event and were later reinstated. The Pentagon lifted the suspension, calling it a 'routine, non-punitive safety measure.' Political figures, including Governor Henry McMaster and Rep. Russell Fry, defended the pilots, criticizing the suspension as unnecessary.

South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry called on the state's National Guard to end suspensions of 8 Apache pilots involved in a Fourth of July flyover. He urged the National Guard to drop the review and restore the pilots immediately.

A new bipartisan bill aims to remove the U.S. Secret Service from the Department of Homeland Security and transfer it to the Executive Office, led by Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Russell Fry. The move follows several threats to President Trump's life and a record-breaking lapse in DHS funding. This legislation is co-led by representatives from both Democrat and Republican parties.

Lawmakers Jared Moskowitz and Russell Fry introduced legislation to transfer the Secret Service from DHS supervision to a direct report to the White House, aiming to cut red tape and improve agency functionality. The bill is part of a broader package of bipartisan reforms to reform the Department of Homeland Security. This move comes after heightened scrutiny following assassination attempts against President Donald Trump.

Lawmakers Jared Moskowitz and Russell Fry introduced legislation to transfer the Secret Service from DHS supervision to a direct report to the White House. The goal is to cut red tape at DHS and provide the agency with more resources. This change is part of a broader package of bipartisan reforms to reform the department.

Rep. Russell Fry compared Iran to a 'petulant child' amid the ongoing conflict with the U.S., stating that the country is trying to wait out President Trump. The comment was made on Monday. The statement reflects the current tensions between the two nations.