South Carolina Army National Guard

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 helicopter pilots from the South Carolina Army National Guard were temporarily suspended following a Fourth of July flyover during the Salute from the Shore event. Officials stated the suspension is a routine administrative measure linked to an ongoing investigation into the flight, emphasizing it is not punitive. Pilots remain employed and in good standing while their duties are reviewed.

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.