Pentagon lifts suspension for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event
- Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots who were grounded after a low-flying sweep over crowded beaches during a July 4 celebration have been reinstated to active duty.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the decision on social media, stating, "Effective immediately, the suspension of all involved South Carolina pilots has been lifted.
- " The pilots had been suspended following concerns raised by online images of Apache helicopters flying at what appeared to be a low altitude over beachgoers during the annual "Salute from the Shore" event.
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- Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots who were grounded after a low-flying sweep over crowded beaches during a July 4 celebration have been reinstated to active duty.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the decision on social media, stating, "Effective immediately, the suspension of all involved South Carolina pilots has been lifted.
- " The pilots had been suspended following concerns raised by online images of Apache helicopters flying at what appeared to be a low altitude over beachgoers during the annual "Salute from the Shore" event.
Sources: The Independent