Salute from the Shore

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.

The South Carolina National Guard suspended Apache pilots who performed a low pass during the Salute from the Shore event, which was captured in a viral video showing the helicopters flying along the coast as crowds cheered. Public reaction expressed confusion and support for the pilots, with some calling for their celebration rather than punishment.

Eight Apache helicopter pilots were temporarily suspended following a Fourth of July flyover during the Salute from the Shore event in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The South Carolina Army National Guard described the suspension as a routine administrative measure during an ongoing investigation, emphasizing it was not punitive. Pilots remain employed with other duties and in good standing.

Eight Apache helicopter pilots from the South Carolina Army National Guard were temporarily suspended as part of an investigation into their July Fourth flyover during the Salute from the Shore event. Officials stated the suspension is a routine administrative measure, not punitive, and the pilots continue working on non-flying duties while the review is ongoing.

Eight Apache pilots were suspended from flying following an investigation into last week's Salute from the Shore flyover, according to the South Carolina Air National Guard. The pilots remain employed and receive pay but are currently restricted from flying duties.

Eight Apache helicopter pilots from the South Carolina Army National Guard's Alpha Company were suspended following a July 4 flyover event at SC beaches. An internal investigation is examining potential safety violations during the Salute from the Shore event, though no specific reasons for the investigation have been disclosed.