Hegseth lifts suspension of Apache pilots after South Carolina flyover
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth intervened after eight Apache helicopter pilots were suspended following a low-altitude flyover during South Carolina’s “Salute from the Shore” event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Video of the flyover went viral, but Fox Carolina reported the pilots were suspended pending an investigation after landing. Hegseth posted on X, “We’ll fix this. Carry on, Patriots.” The next morning, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the suspension was lifted effective immediately. The South Carolina National Guard confirmed the state adjutant general lifted the administrative suspension, calling the pilots “experienced aviators.” The Guard stated the suspension was a routine administrative measure and not punitive, and the pilots continued working and getting paid during the review.
What’s reported
Eight Apache helicopter pilots were suspended after a low-altitude flyover during South Carolina’s “Salute from the Shore” event for America’s 250th anniversary.
Fox Carolina reported the suspension occurred after the pilots landed, pending an investigation.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted on X, “We’ll fix this. Carry on, Patriots.”
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the suspension was lifted “effective immediately.”
South Carolina National Guard spokesperson Maj. Lisa Alle said the suspension was temporary and a routine administrative measure, not punitive.
The pilots continued working and getting paid while suspended.
The South Carolina National Guard confirmed the state adjutant general lifted the suspension, calling the pilots “experienced aviators.”
Key figures
Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War
Sean Parnell, Pentagon spokesman and senior advisor to Hegseth
Maj. Lisa Alle, South Carolina National Guard spokesperson
Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C.
Matt Van Swol, conservative influencer
Jammles9, influencer
Mike Davis, former Capitol Hill staffer
Sources: foxnews.com
